The market La Aurora in San Miguel de Allende is a place where art of all kinds is exhibited and sold. Here you can find designer furniture, valuable antiques, paintings and sculptures. Definitely higher-priced, but also very impressive in various cases.
I discovered the market while researching San Miguel de Allende. It’s not a classic tourist attraction in San Miguel de Allende, but I still had some time and wanted to see things that were a bit more local or just really cool.
What I particularly liked about this market was that it reminded me more of a huge studio where various artists exhibit their work, which is then sold for a price that corresponds to the value of the work. This is not so common in Mexico.
Personally, what I liked best were the paintings by a man who was actually sitting in his studio and had very expressive paintings standing and hanging everywhere.
Go or not? I found the market La Aurora very interesting because it was simply something completely different to what you usually find as a tourist in Mexico. Nevertheless, I would definitely visit the market last – unless you are interested in art and/or want to get a painting or other work of art for your home – because the market is defined solely by its artistic value.

There are several parks in and near San Miguel de Allende. Two of them are located right next to each other just outside the centre and can be characterised by their tranquillity and very relaxed atmosphere.
In the park ‘Benito Juárez’ there is a small pavilion, a basketball court and a few benches where you can chill out.
In park ‘El Chorro’, you walk up a kind of stone-paved path to a building from where you have a nice view of the park through the trees and the path leading up to the building.
Neither park is spectacular, but both are very sweet, peaceful and a good place to calm down a bit.
Go or not? If you have a bit of time left and have already seen the rest of San Miguel de Allende, go. Otherwise I would prioritise other things 😊

Incredibly cute, super interesting and my personal highlight in San Miguel de Allende!
You know when you literally expect nothing and then get really blown away? I rarely have that and the chances of this happening to me with a museum are about 1 in a million. But this museum is so incredibly cute and really just cool that it has managed to make an extremely positive impression on me.
I admit that I perhaps reacted a little more strongly to the museum than other people would because I simply am a child inside. Like my soul has retained the child. And this museum is simply full of incredibly cool and unusual toys. I mean I saw super cute miniature things that just made me melt.
In case someone now thinks ‘Come on it’s just toys.’ – Well yes and no. Not one of the toys I saw exists in Europe. There were a few things that were similar in sense of type or appearance – railways, miniature furniture (for dolls’ houses, for example) and dolls. At the same time, however, I have never seen around 90 per cent of the toys of the entire museum before. Not in any way. It was simply a cultural diversity from an entire different world. It was really just too cute. And the museum itself is not big, but neither are the things themselves. Meaning you really have a lot to see in a comparatively small space.
And please just let the pictures inspire you. But know that it’s only a fraction of what I saw and what’s there.
Go or not? As it was my absolute highlight, yes, definitely. If you only have one day, I would rather enjoy San Miguel de Allende. If you have an extra day, I would definitely put it on my agenda. And if you’re not into that sort of thing: Fools 😀 😉

San Miguel de Allende has several viewpoints. This one is located slightly outside the centre, quite randomly on the road, but offers a really nice view of the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende and the city. As you can gain altitude quite quickly in San Miguel de Allende due to the kind of steep streets, you climb up a few steeper streets to get to the viewpoint and then it lies at the side of the road behind a – for me – chest-high wall in front of you. It’s not huge, but it’s very beautiful and really cute. It’s also on the way to a few other cool sights in San Miguel de Allende 😊
Go or not? Yes, I think you should go. Even if you’re only there for one day it’s a great opportunity to take a stroll through the streets outside the centre of San Miguel de Allende. And you can also take some nice pics 😊

San Miguel de Allende is a chilled and relaxed little town in the north of Mexico. The centre of San Miguel de Allende is still quite lively and crowded both during the day and at night. However, if you move away from the centre a little, you quickly get to know the real San Miguel de Allende. The difference isn’t that big, but the stroll is really nice 😊 It’s very quiet and peaceful and the atmosphere is generally very relaxed.
What I personally particularly liked about San Miguel de Allende was that, despite being a small town, there are also very beautiful spots outside the centre that are super easy to discover during a walk around. Apart from that, San Miguel de Allende has these narrow, winding streets that often lead up and down a bit, which gives the town an incredible charm. 😊
Go or not? San Miguel de Allende itself is definitely worth a visit. And while you’re there, I would also take a quick stroll through the streets and get to know San Miguel de Allende 😊

The centre of San Miguel de Allende is pretty, cute, peaceful and lively. Meaning it’s quite crowded and lively, but still perfectly okay and really cute. At the heart of the centre are the cathedral and the park. The special thing about the cathedral is that it is – at least in my memory – salmon pink and also reminds me a bit of a small version of the cathedral in Cologne. At least a little bit. What I’m trying to say is… it stands out from other Mexican churches 😊 PS: The cathedral is illuminated in the evening! A real eye-catcher! 😀
The park is just really relaxed. You’re offered treats, snacks and knick-knacks everywhere, people chill out on the benches, enjoy the sunshine and there’s a really cute pavilion in the middle of the park. It’s just really cute and beautiful. 😊
Go or not?  Yes. Period. Like if you’re in San Miguel de Allende, it will and should be the first thing you head for. The centre is really beautiful and totally cute. It reflects the vibe of the small town and invites everyone to feel at home.