Tourist Attractions in San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato Mexico

This parish church was built in the late 17th century. A new, neo-Gothic facade was later added in 1880 by foreman mason Zeferino Gutierrez, who was inspired by postcards of European cathedrals.

Formerly a convent of the Conceptionists, this cultural center offers painting, sculpture, and music classes, as well as murals by David Alfaro Siqueiros, a museum, an auditorium, and two art galleries. Tel. (415) 152-0289. Calle Dr. Hernandez Macias # 75. Open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 19:00 hrs, and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs.

Located next to the Atascadero Hotel, this 67-hectare (166-acre) garden delights visitors with its natural splendor and surroundings--a dam, a creek, a ravine, and more than 1,000 species of cacti. General admission fee: $40. Tel. (415) 154-4715. Open daily, from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs. www.elcharco.org.mx

Of note is the gruel prepared cocoa shell Ms. Alicia (cocoa husk is burnt brown sugar and ground).