Activities
Mask Museum and Casa de La Cuesta Folk Art Gallery
A great opportunity to see over 500 Mexican Ceremonial masks on display located in a wonderful B&B, Casa de la Cuesta. The Folk Art Gallery represents six of Mexico’s most sought after folk artists. Heidi & Bill LeVasseur. By appointment only. 415-154-4324. Definitely worth a couple of hours of your vacation time! (Heidi
& Bill are friends, so mention you’re staying at Casa Carolina del Sur)
Hot Springs
A few miles outside of town on the road to Dolores there are some thermal hot springs that are well worth the visit. There are several different establishments. We prefer La Gruta as it has a really tropical setting and a great restaurant. Accessible by bus or taxi..
Tuesday Market (or Tiangus)
located on the outskirts of town and well worth the visit if you haven’t been. It is a local Mexican market where there is everything from fruits & vegetables to television remote controls and car batteries. Very colorful! All day Tuesday. Accessible by taxi.
Canada de la Virgen
pyramids about a 30 minute drive from San Miguel. Albert Coffee does tours of the pyramids and it a fantastic adventure. Choose the tour with the lunch option. Contact Albert at acoffee@live.com.mx or 415-102-5583.
Rancho de la Capilla
horseback riding in the country; very nice with Steve & Kathy Zazula at their beautiful ranch outside of town. 415-153-3124 or zazulamex@yahoo.com
Botanic Gardens (El Charco del Ingenio)
on the outskirts of town. See “The Insider’s Guide” or brochure in this book for more information and exact directions.
Taste of San Miguel
Food Tours – see brochures in book …they have recently added a night tour that includes some of the high end restaurants. Check out their website for more information.
Globo San Miguel
Ballooning over San Miguel – 415-114-2174
Rose Ann Hall Designs
on the road to Dolores (map and info in this book). Charlie Hall has a workshop where workers with physical handicaps are making hand made candles and etching glass. Charlie is one of our friends and we love sending people out to his place. Best to email to make sure he is there and get hours. Shopping available on site. charlie@roseannhalldesigns.com
Golf
There is great golf in San Miguel, although it is not inexpensive. 2 courses to play …Ventanas & Malanquin. Both 18 hole course and well maintained ..but challenging. Email Robert at rwmccullyjr@aol.com for details.