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La Calaca Festival
La Calaca is an annual festival of participatory art and culture in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, which integrates traditional Day of the Dead celebrations. This 2017 La Calaca offers six days of art, workshops, conferences, shows, parades and parties that honor, promote and explore the themes and traditions that exist between life and death. Death belongs as much to life as life belongs to death and for this we invite you to celebrate it.

La Gruta Hot Springs and Spa
La Gruta Restaurant & Spa, a 20-minute drive from San Miguel de Allende's Centro, is said to be the most popular of the region's natural hot springs. On a spacious, well-treed lot, spring fed pools - from tepid to warm and warmer - are the main focus. A covered. water-filled tunnel leading to an enclosed cave-like pool was the favorite feature. This domed grotto is also the pool with waters that are closest to "hot."   
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Xotolar Ranch
Xotolar Ranch can accommodate groups large or small and will tailor any ride to fit your needs and desires. The Moríns are experienced ranchers and horsemen who have been working this land for over 50 years. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance. See our RANCH ACTIVITIES listing for tours and rates or call or e-mail.

Activities
  • Horseback Riding
  • Ranch and Rodeo Demonstrations
  • Hiking
  • Rustic Camping
  • Cultural Tours to The Pyramid at Cañada de la Virgen or to “La Huerta” and “El Sabino”
  • Sunset and Evening Rides
  • Cattle Drives for experienced riders
  • Multi-day rides
You can contact us by phone: MX (415) 154 6275 / MX CELLPHONE: 415 105 2622




The World’s Best City To Live In, San Miguel de Allende

Condé Nast Traveler recently selected San Miguel de Allende as the “The World’s Best City To Live In,” and according to CNN Traveler San Miguel is one of the “Top Ten Most Beautiful Cities.” San Miguel de Allende is a city that manages to be both quaint and cosmopolitan at the same time. Once an important stop on the silver route between Zacatecas and Mexico City, its historic center is filled with well-preserved buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. With its narrow cobblestone streets, leafy courtyards, fine architectural details and sumptuous interiors, San Miguel de Allende is arguably the prettiest town in Mexico.
In 2008 UNESCO recognized San Miguel de Allende and the neighboring Sanctuary of Jesus de Atotonilco as World Heritage of Humanity sites, citing the town's religious and civil architecture as a demonstration of the evolution of different trends and styles, from Baroque to late 19th century Neo-Gothic.

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Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot Air Balloon Rides
We fly daily over the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende and the surrounding countryside.With over 20 years of experience flying over San Miguel and more than 35 years in the commercial balloon business, we have the experience needed to make your flight safe and enjoyable.
Our pilots are FAA Certified and are among the most experienced in the world. Our extensive knowledge of the area combined with our passion for ballooning, makes us perfectly suited to be your special hosts for your morning with us.


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Rosewood Hotel and rooftop bar

 Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar is one of the most spectacular restaurants in San Miguel de Allende and is a destination to savor at leisure. A menu of authentically prepared International tapas sustains guests as they enjoy expertly prepared margaritas and cocktails.
This relaxing venue invites guests to linger and absorb San Miguel’s ever-changing colors and skyline views. Rich shades of terracotta, ochre, earthy browns and dusty pinks contrast perfectly with a vivid blue sky, then are transformed by magnificent sunsets. Throughout the day and night, this al fresco setting presents breathtaking views of the iconic La Parroquia, spires, bell towers and rooftops across town.


Mercado de Artesanias

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Mercado de Artesanias (The Artisan Market) is open daily from 9 am until 7 pm. Each stall is overloaded with hand-crafted items. Jewelry stalls sell pendants and rings, some of which are made from local stones such as Mexican jade or shaped like skulls. Hand-painted, traditional Mexican ceramics are piled high alongside hanging lamps and Oaxacan rugs and clothing. Even the souvenirs at touristy stalls are hand-painted. A cascade of hats falls from one man’s stall and live birds in cages are the feature of another. Mercado de Artesanias stretches from a large undercover area, in which there is a mix of craft stalls and food stalls selling local honey, handmade sweets and medicinal herbs. Sellers hand out small pieces of grilled sweetcorn to passers-by to taste. These can be bought covered in lemon, salt and chili to taste. The market continues down some steps through a passageway with stalls on either side and out into the open, winding through the narrow streets until you come out at the main road on the other side. San Miguel is a city full of artists, painters and craftsmen, and this is reflected in this beautiful market.

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