2.43/5
139 reviews
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San Miguel de Allende

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San Miguel de Allende is a picturesque and walkable town with beautiful architecture, cobblestone streets, and plenty of charm. It has a European feel, with great cafes, hidden spots, and an expat-friendly vibe. The weather is pleasant during the day with low humidity, but nights can get quite cold, so a heater or warm clothing is recommended. It is generally considered very safe, and there are good private healthcare options available in nearby Querétaro.

There is plenty to do, including horseback riding, hiking, hot springs, and art shows, but within the city center, the main activities are shopping and dining. The town has a strong expat presence, particularly older retirees, which has led to an abundance of organic and vegan food options. However, it can get crowded with tourists, especially on weekends, and the cost of living is higher than in Mexico City.

One downside is the noise—church bells ring every 15 minutes throughout the day and night, and there are occasional fireworks in the middle of the night, which may be disruptive for light sleepers. Overall, it's a great destination for a short stay, but those seeking a quieter or more affordable place might want to look elsewhere.

AI-generated summary of reviews

San Miguel de Allende is a very cute town. The colors and architecture of the buildings really give a European vibe, not to mention the cobblestone roads. It’s a fantastic place to stay for one week max! Also, there are A LOT of old, wealthy gringo retirees here that were once hippies, so a lot of organic and vegan options are here. It’s in the low 80’s each day and sunny. Once the sun sets, the temp drops and feels amazing outside. Long sleeves or light jacket is plenty.

Pros:
-beautiful surroundings just walking around
-walkable as long as you don’t have limitations
-a lot of cute hidden gems within the buildings
-outside the city center there are options for horseback riding and hiking
- Feels safe
Cons (city center):
- not a lot to do other than shop and eat
- Overrun by tourists on the weekends
- Church bells ring every 15 minutes (not exaggerating) all day and night
- Random firecrackers and fireworks in the middle of the night
- More expensive than CDMX

2 years ago

This is a very charming old town with really beautiful infrastracture and bakeries. I stayed in one of the traditional villas with a balcony overlooking the entire town. I love hanging around in the coffee shop, and even starbucks looks artesanal. The weather can get really cold at night so best make sure that you have a heater in the accomodation you are in. It is actually quite cold that you really cant stay at the balcony to enjoy the view too long. Internet is okay, safety is okay.

3 years ago

I live in San Miguel de Allende, and have for about 10 months. I've found it very family-friendly, with a lot to do: horseback riding, fantastic restaurants, bars and dancing, hot springs, art shows, yoga meet-ups, etc. As well, the hospitals in nearby (1 hr away) Queretero are fantastic -- if you go private. There are a LOT of expats here, though most of the younger people are from Mexico City. The weather is the closest I've ever come to being perfect all year: low humidity, and highs of 25-30C. The only thing I miss is being near the ocean -- but I can catch a cheap short-haul flight and be in Cancun or Puerto Vallarta very quickly -- and then leave the humidity when I tire of it.

5 years ago

✅ Very safe

✅ Beautiful architecture

✅ Walkable

✅ Great weather

✅ Lots of activities

✅ Good private healthcare

✅ Fast internet

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here a lot

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Very easy to make friends

✅ Easy to do business

✅ Roads are pretty safe

✅ Democratic

✅ Safe for women

✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

✅ (Medical) marijuana MAY be legal, unenforced or decriminalized (always double check this)

❌ Very touristy on weekends

❌ Church bells and fireworks at night

❌ Can get cold at night

❌ More expensive than Mexico City

❌ Freedom of speech is weak

❌ Very expensive

❌ Not very safe

❌ Not much to do

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Hospitals are bad

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not family friendly

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⭐️ Total score	2.43/5 (Rank #454) 139 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍6 liked it 👎0 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	🧐 Pricey: $3,431 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 12Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🌞 Perfect: 21°C70°F (feels 21°C70°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 66%
💨 Air quality (annual)	🌱 Great: 30 US AQI
👌 Safety	Okay
🤮 Food safety*	Great
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Bad
🤝 Lack of racism*	Okay
🎓 Education level*	Mediocre
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Great
💰 Income level*	Very low: $704 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Okay
✈️ Airline scores*	Good
🧳 Lost luggage*	Bad
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Okay
📶 Free WiFi in city	Okay
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Okay
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Great
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Okay
👩 Female friendly	Okay
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Great
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Latin America
🚩 Country	Mexico
🗓️ Average trip length	10 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	12 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌧 21°C 70°F + 😊 Comfy (66%) = feels 21°C 70°F
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👍 31 US AQI
🔌 Power	115V 60Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	Uber
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 100 MXN in USD	USD 4.89
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	MXN 10,000 = USD 489
💸 Tipping	No
💳 Cashless	💵 No, cash only (esp. for foreigners)
💻 Best coworking space	SmartSpace
☕️ Best coffee place	Geek&Coffee
☕️ Best alt. coffee place	El Cafe de la Mancha
🏪 Best 24/7 coffee place	Hotel Aqui es Mexico
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	👍11% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	72,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$8,444 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 67% 👱‍♀️ 33%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Linio
🏠 Apartment listings	Comparto Depa
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	InterJet
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Aero Mexico
🏥 Best hospital	LA Health

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$3,431 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$1,664 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$3,025 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$864 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$3,883 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$2,606 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$630 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$182 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$85 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$174 / month
🍛 Dinner	$9
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$3
👩‍🏫 International school	$4,111 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$11 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$6 / trip