San Miguel de Allende is a colonial city in the heartland of Mexico. The many activities bring tourists and visitors from all over Mexico and the world to experiences some of old Mexico.

We are a 12 minute walk from centro and have a spectacular view of San Miguel de Allende. Our private backyard and garden give you the privacy to enjoy the quiet setting and tranquil atmosphere.

Our solar heated pool is just delightful most of the year. During the cooler days of the winter months, you may prefer one of the several fabulous hot springs just 20 minutes from San Miguel.

We feature:

• Fax
• Swimming pool
• Wireless Internet
• Private back yard
• Mexican cooking classes
• Massages by Raquel on site
• We accept major credit cards and PayPal
• Two kitchens, two living rooms with televisions
• Free calls to/from the United States and Canada
• Five bedrooms decorated in Mexican flower themes
• Leon(BJX) airport shuttle service available to San Miguel

If our guests fit a common profile it's this:

Adventure-loving, spirited, creative, with active senses of humor. We host dreamers, poets, writers, craftspersons, corporate managers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, lawyers, doctors, computer technicians... the list goes on and on.

But, what our guests all have in common is that they either love Mexico or will shortly learn to love Mexico - the colors, the foods, the friendly people, the music, the quiet, the noise, the sun, the flowers, the cactus, the unique colonial era construction that marks San Miguel as a special place to travelers the world over.

Rooms:

Five colorfully decorated, Mexican flower themed bedrooms, in San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato. An intimately gracious bed and breakfast for the adventurous, young-at-heart traveler. We offer warmth, hominess, clean, comfortable, colorful surroundings. And, at reasonable prices.

We offer discounts for longer stays.

• 1 room has a full bed
• 2 rooms have twin beds
• 2 rooms have king size beds
• By your request, twin beds can be converted to a king size bed.
• If you need four rooms with one king size bed in each bedroom we can accommodate your request if stated ahead of time

Girasol Bedroom:

The Girasol (Sunflower) Bedroom is a petite gem with private access off the ground level Party patio. You'll find a double bed, a large walk-in closet with shelves, and a private bath with tub and shower.

Plumbago Bedroom:

The Plumbago ("PLOOM-buh-go") Bedroom features two twin beds that can be configured as a king size on request. It has a built-in desk, a two person closet with shelves, and colorful decorations This bedroom shares the bath and shower next door with the Llamarada Bedroom.

Llamarada Bedroom:

The Llamarada ("Yah-muh-ROD-uh") Bedroom features a king size bed, 2 equipal chairs, 1 equipal table for writing or dining, a closet with built-in drawers, and a fireplace with gas heater. This bedroom shares the shower and bath with the Plumbago bedroom next door.

Gloria de la Manana Bedroom:

The Gloria de la Manana (Morning Glory) Bedroom features morning glory flowers and butterflies on the wall. It has a king size bed, a hand carved armoire for clothes and belongings, 2 chairs, and a private bath with tub and shower.

Jazmin Bedroom:

The Jazmin (Jasmine) Bedroom has two twin beds that can be configured as a king size. It has an exterior access to the Party patio, besides a doorway that opens into the hallway of the house interior. Also features a hand carved wooden armoire for clothes and belongings, an equipal sofa, a chest-of-drawers, a fireplace with a gas heater, and a private bath with shower.

Common Areas:

Dining Room:

The Dining Room has been the scene of great meals, laughter, and intriguing conversation. We would love to see you here one morning soon!

Party Patio:

We call it the Party patio, but, you can just hang out and read or sun yourself when there's no party happening! A party of one? Fine.

Living Room:

The Living room is obviously done in very Mexican style colors. Somehow, down here in San Miguel de Allende they aren't garish and get many compliments. Another place for wonderful conversations or simply reading or listening to music or watching television.

Upstairs' Living Room:

Our guests enjoy this favorite room for its privacy and panoramic view of the city. The room also offers a television and games for your enjoyment.

Breakfast:

Breakfasts are healthy and light.

Our breakfasts are a mix of Mexican favorites like tamales and atole or scrambled eggs Mexican style, and American or Canadian traditionals - cereal and milk, hotcakes, eggs, bacon, etc. Also, we always offer you plenty of fresh fruit that beyond bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, and apples, may include incredibly delicious chirimoyas (custard apples) directly from our own trees. Or, ripe papaya, luscious varieties of mango, or guayaba (guava). And we make breakfast juices of different types. Or simply delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. There is always plenty of hot coffee or the revered Mexican herbal teas that have cured "what ails" you since the pre-Columbian time of the Aztecs and the Mayas.

About San Miguel de Allende, Mexico:

In the middle of the 16th century the Viceroy of New Spain listened to the persuasion of Don Angel de Villafañe that a safe, inland settlement was needed to provide safe haven along the path of those who carried gold and silver from the mines in Zacatecas. The likeliest candidate for an overnighter was San Miguel de los Chichimecas. It had been founded in 1542 by Father Juan de San Miguel, a Franciscan missionary. Because of these three men's actions San Miguel thrives today.

History has placed the following appendixes to the name San Miguel --"de los Chimichecas", later "el Grande," and finally, "de Allende". This town is steeped in colonial history, bubbling with an indefinable romance on every cobblestone street. A distinctly Mexican town with centuries of history, yet, oddly worldly and cosmopolitan in its present culture.

San Miguel was eventually renamed "de Allende" in honor of Ignacio Allende, a martyred home town hero and soldier who fought and died for the cause of New Spanish independence. Relatively recently in its history, during September, 1810, General Allende, who had both hosted and attended clandestine meetings in homes close around the Main Plaza organized there the first Insurgent army to attempt to win Independence from Spain. Firearms, machetes and knives were handed out in the spot where today balloon vendors ply their trade and strolling mariachis serenade an endless stream of young lovers.

Sights:

La Parroquia in the Sun, the most famous landmark icon, yet, one of the youngest constructions in one of the New World's oldest towns. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico was once one of the largest cities in all of New Spain and the emerging American colonies to the North.

The town itself is a protected national monument, with narrow cobblestone streets, public buildings and private residences over 400 years old with their huge interiors hidden behind massive wooden doors. Perhaps bougainvillea flowers spill over the tops of their stone walls to hint of the tropical splendor within. flowers cascading over the high walls.

There must be at least 50 restaurants within a 15 minute walk of the Jardin in the Central Plaza that are worth checking out! And that doesn't count some fine little Torta (sandwich) shops, roasted chicken specialty diners, caserolas (serving hot casserole dishes), and even some nifty little street vendors for such things as hamburgers.

Fiestas:

While San Miguel de Allende appears to be "off the beaten path", it appears to be a journey that the rest of the world, at some time, beats a path to.

San Miguel is the town in Mexico famous for having more fiestas than any other in the country.

Visit us during these upcoming months. Fiesta and save!

• June - Corpus Christi Day: Procession of Blessed Sacrament
• June - Feast of San Antonio: Parade of Locos
• June - Anniversary of the Death of General Ignacio Allende
• July - Feast at Atotonilco
• July - Feast of the Virgin del Carmen
• July - Anniversary of the Death of Father Hidalgo
• July - August - Chamber Music Festival
• August - Feast of Santo Domingo
• September - President's State of the Union Address
• September - Commemoration of the Death of the Child Heroes
• September - Independence Grito, Fireworks and Celebration
• September - Independence Day Parade
• September - Sanmiguelada (Running of the bulls)
• September - Feast of San Miguel Archángel (Patron Saint of San Miguel)
• October - Arrival of Indians with Xuchiles, Conchero Dances, Bullfights & Castillos
• October - Feast of San Francisco
• October - Columbus Day
• October - End of Daylight Saving Time
• November - All Saints Day
• November - All Souls Day - Day of the Dead
• November - Anniversary of the Revolution of 1910
• November - Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
• November - International Jazz Festival
• December - Feast of Mexico's Patroness: Virgin of Guadalupe
• December - Posadas
• December - Christmas Eve
• December - Christmas Day
• December - Traditional midnight suppers & religious services

Who Comes Here?

The World arrives and stays - French, Belgian, German, Austrian, Dutch, South African, Russian, Australian, New Zealanders, Canadian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chilean, Peruvian, North American, British, Japanese visitors stroll the cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende. We have been visited, and settled, by every nationality in the world. And, of course, by Mexicans from every state and city of Mexico. Each person contributes a flair, a talent, a skill, a dream, or maybe a new restaurant!