Explore

We recommend arriving by Thursday to settle in before Friday afternoon's pool party. Many of you will want to extend the trip on either side. The town rewards slowing down.

• Hot air balloon at sunrise

  One of the most beautiful things we have done. You float over the high desert as light comes up over the colonial rooftops.

• Horseback riding with Coyote Canyon Adventures

  We rode with them last time and loved it. They run trips through the canyons outside town.

• Casa Dragones tequila tasting

  An intimate tasting in their tasting room downtown. Reservations required and worth booking well in advance.

• Fábrica La Aurora

  A former textile factory turned gallery and design complex. Easy to spend half a day wandering through artist studios, antiques, and design shops.

• Hot springs (La Gruta or Escondido Place)

  A short drive outside town. La Gruta has a beautiful tunnel-fed thermal pool that feels otherworldly.

• Mercado de Artesanías and Mercado Ignacio Ramírez

  Wander for textiles, ceramics, and silver.

San Miguel punches well above its weight. A few we love:

• Quince Rooftop

  Iconic view of the Parroquia. Great for sunset.

• Luna Rooftop

  Atop the Rosewood. Polished and romantic.

• Bekeb Cocktail Bar

  Intimate mezcal-forward cocktails by Fabiola Padilla.

• La Única

  Local favorite. Lively atmosphere.

• Áperi at Hotel Dôce 18

  Modern Mexican tasting menu, beautifully executed.

• Trazo 1810

  Refined Mexican in a stunning colonial courtyard.

• Lavanda

  Lovely garden spot for breakfast and lunch.

• The Restaurant by Donnie Masterton

  Long-standing favorite with garden seating.

More to come in the WhatsApp group closer to the date.