Estado de Guanajuato Travel Forum

We are flying into Benito Juarez airport and want to know if you can get a bus to SMA from the terminal at that airport or do you have to take a cab to a different location? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Stormin1

Planning a trip to Guanajuato in the beginning of January. We have gotten ourselves as far as Leon. From there on, we are stuck... any advice on getting from Leon to Guanajuato and then from Guanajuato to Jerecuaro? Comfortable is not a requirement, just a wee bit of safety. :) Thanks

Hello VTers.
I'm headed to San Miguel for 3 nights in a few weeks with my boyfriend and his parents. We already have a place to stay, but are looking for things to do. I've never been, but I hear there's lots of shopping and good restaurants. I was hoping someone might know of an english cooking class? And cost?
Anything else we HAVE to see or do?
Thanks, as always!

Can anyone tell me what the distance and travel time is between Yuriria and the city of Guanajuato? We are trying to plan a trip down there, and want to figure out if visiting both places is possible. Thanks in advance

My wife and I will be in Guanajuato from Feb 23 to March 1 and were interested in seeing a performance of some kind at the Teatro Juarez. A play, a concert, anything really. I have googled it but I can't find any information or schedule. How can I get information on performances and maybe book tickets?

Also, we would like to go out dancing...salsa or whatever...we are fair dancers. While I firmly believe that 40 is the new 30, we wondered if there was place with live music and dancing that had a more adult clientele. Just some place that was not a college crowd.

Thanks,

Arne

My wife and I are planning a week long stay in Guanajuato in February. We mostly plan to relax and enjoy Guanajuato but she is very curious to see the monarch butterflies. How far is it from Guanajuato to the butterfly sanctuaries? Are there organized day trips? Is there a recommendation how to do this if we wanted to take a couple of days and make this trip?

Thanks,

Arne

Is there regular daily bus travel to San Miguel de Allende from Guanajuato?

We'll be spending a week in Guanajuato in mid-February, but are considering going to San Miguel on two of those days since that's where we originally wanted to go there for the week.

Anyone know how long this trip might be?

Thanks much.

My sister and I would like to travel to SM June 2008 with our kids ages 11,10,9 and 5. Is there enough for kids to do in SM? Any ideas for good art and Spanish classes/camps for kids? Also, would like to rent a nice house, centrally located with pool and help?

Thanks- Jennifer

I will be driving down to San Miguel de Allende in a couple months. I have been dismayed by the very limited list of articles a person entering with an FMT may bring with them into Mexico! I will be down there for 3-6 months and would like to bring a few pieces of electronic equipment, more than 5 CDs(!), etc. How can I get advanced approval for these items so I don't run into customs trouble at the border? Thanks!

I've been asked by friends how far/long to get to the beach/ocean, from San Miguel de Allende. Any ideas? Thanks!

--Gabriel

Hi,

I have booked a flight for a one week visit to Mexico in November. I've been to Oaxaxa several times before, and to the Yucatan. This time I thought I'd try Guanajuato, from things I read and photos I've seen, it looks like a nice place to relax, do a little exploring, and soak up some local culture.

I'm trying to decide if I should just base myself in Guanajuato for the week , and do day trips to a few other places, or to spend 1/2 the time in Gunajuato and 1/2 in San Miguel. I hear good things about San Miguel, but I'm afraid it might be too crowded with Americans, and I might not get as much of the local culture there. Any suggestions?

What are the best Spanish school(s) in Guanajuato for a senior citizen to attend?

Hello

I am looking for a romantic studio/apt/hotel room in Guanajuato for two nights (Fri, Sat October 26 and 27).

Something near the center of town. A great view is a HUGE plus. If anyone has any suggestions or anything available, please let me know. Also, any suggestions for restuarants. Thanks!

Steven

Greetings,

We'll be visiting SMA around Thanksgiving. I know the best seems to be to fly into Leon or Queretaro and the drives are 1 1/2 and 1 hours respectively. I do want to avoid Mexico City but see some good fare to Guadalajara. Does anyone know how far that is and how long it would take from there to SMA?

Cheers,

Douglas

I am looking for a rental or house sitting situation for the month of July, close to the Art Institute. I am coming to San Miguel to take some art classes. Would love a 1 br- let me know if you have any info!

I would appreciate any information or suggestions on transportation options or services from the airport in Mexico City to SMdeA and between SMdeA and Guadalajara. Thanks.

We - a couple who live in Todos Santos, BCS - plan to travel for the month of September on the mainland. We would like to spend a week in San Miguel and are looking for a small self-contained casita to rent. We do not need a huge kitchen - just enough space and necessities to prepare breakfast and lunch. We have a guest casita in Todos Santos and would consider a trade - the trade to be used at a time convenient to both parties. Our casita can be seen at www.casasofiabaja.com We are also willing to pay rent - maybe $650 a week? We will be traveling by bus and would like central accommodations. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.

This is probably a stupid question, but would there happen to be a public swimming pool in San Miguel de Allende ? I realize it´s a small place, but just in case....

Hello,
I will be in SMDA for 2.5 days and I wanted to visit Dolores Hidalgo for one of those days....just to check out the pottery. I'm not too keen on spending $25 on a taxi one way. What are some other options for getting to DH? Do 1st class busses run that route? Collectivos? Thank you in advance for any information.

Has anyone made the trip from PV to SMA? If so, please tell me what the best route would be. Gracias!

Hi! What is the gay life like there? Are there any cafes, etc. ?

Thanks

I AM ENTERING MEXICO AT LOREDO AND NEED DIRECTIONS FROM NUEVO LOREDO TO DOLORES HIDALGO, GTO, MX. WHAT ROADS TO TAKE, PREFERABLY TOLL ROADS.

THANKS

Hi,

I'm a senior at Allegheny College, a small school near Pittsburgh, PA,and am writing a thesis about the role of American retirees in Mexico. I would like to speak to a few individuals about what attracted them to Mexico, how they perceive Americans' integration in San Miguel, and how visible the foreign presence is in the community. I am familiar with the area, having spent a semester in Queretaro and am fluent in Spanish. If you or someone you know would be willing to give me feedback I would greatly appreciate it!

Saludos! My fiance and I are interested in renting an apartment/studio/casita for one week in July 2007 during which time we'll be enjoying our luna de miel. Yo hablo un pequito espanol pero mi comprometido lo habla muy bien, si es necessario.

Thanks so much for your time!

Saludos! My fiance and I are interested in renting an apartment/studio/casita for one week in July 2007 during which time we'll be enjoying our luna de miel. Yo hablo un pequito espanol pero mi comprometido lo habla muy bien, si es necessario.

Thanks so much for your time!

I've been travelling to Mexico once a year since several years and living in South India for the rest of the time. Would like to spend more time in San Miguel de Allende . I'm looking for someone owning a house in San Miguel who wish to spend some time in India so that we can exchange the house. I can offer nice house with servant and gardner, surrounded by big garden, few hundreds meters from the Sea. Looking for equivalent house. No exchange of money required.

Period of the year : November / January - May / August

I'm european and interested in art, holistics, organic farming

Avidharma

Hello,

I am a 25 year old certified TEFL english teacher, just returning from Guadalajara. I am planning on making a 6 month move down to San Miguel at the beginning of the new year. I have no idea where I am going to stay and dont think that showing up at the start of the busy season without any accomodation set up is a good idea. Any suggestions on cheap but nice rooms, B&B's, hotels, hostels etc.?

Also, I have heard that finding work as an english teacher in San Miguel can be difficult. Will it be easy for a beginner spanish speaker to find work? I have extensive administrative experience and I am also a licensed esthetician. I need to know that I will be able to live and thrive in San Miguel if teaching doesnt work out. Any advice, suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

I must be tired from trying to drive around Guanajuato. I want to know what to do with my car. Help!
Terri

Hi All
My husband and I drove our car to GTO and will be staying in the Centro Historico for the next month. We can now see that this is definitely not a driving town. Streets are beyond narrow and very congested. There is an amazing and to the novice, a very scary warren of subterranean tunnels. Parking seems virtually non-existent. Does anyone have any idea where we can pay to leave our car. We figure we will use it for sidetrips out of town only. It needs to be secure and not too expensive. Someplace we could take a cab to once or twice a week.
I know this is an obscure question but any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

I am going to san miguel de allende and want to find the best tin shops and alpaca silver shops to purchase large milagros / hearts. Can you tell me where to go as I will only be in town for a few days. I am also going to Guadalajara and if you have any info for these types of shops in that location, I would appreciate it as I will be staying only for a few days.
Sincerely,
Margarita