Meet Me In San Miguel de Allende in July for a fun packed week

 

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Join me  in July for a wonderful week in San Miguel de Allende where we will stay at a charming B & B right in the historic center of town.  

Experience the exceptional treasures of San Miguel;

it's beautiful colonial architecture, delicious cuisine, native culture, comfortable climate, endless shopping and interesting museums.  A place I have lived and spent time in for over the past 50 years.  Because of my intimate relationship with San Miguel, I receive extraordinary service, have exceptional contacts and numerous resources in town.

A walking tour on Day Two 

with lunch at one of my favorite restaurants where Chef Anna Lilia will prepare a special meal just for us.  

After lunch we will tour, La Esquina, the children's folk art museum situated in an old colonial three-story home that has been meticulously restored.  The concept of Maestra Angélica Tijerina when creating La Esquina was to group the works into four main themes, to promote and disseminate popular toys and games highlighting their manufacturing characteristics, materials and social function, as well as their artistic qualities, expression of creativity and cultural diversity of the country.  Over the course of 57 years, Tijerina has collected an astounding collection of over 3,500 Mexican toys from 28 different states in Mexico.

More on La Esquina, go to the post on my Blog:   

Link: https://robintalkscookstravels.blogspot.com/2017/12/la-esquina-childrens-folk-museum.html 

One morning we will walk over to La Fabrica Aurora.  The La Aurora textile factory was one of San Miguel de Allende’s most important industrial operations from its opening in 1902 to its closure in 1991. It was the town’s biggest employer.  In 2004, it was re-inaugurated in its current form, a bustling collection of shops, galleries and cafes that many refer as a paradise for art lovers.

 

We will take a few side trips. 

One will be a day over in Guanajuato where we will experience the elegant architecture, 

 the beautiful Opera House, Diego Rivera Museum, 

the world renowned Gorky Gonzales’s ceramic studio and then enjoy a sublime, gourmet meal at the best restaurant in town.  

 Another day we will venture out into the countryside where we will visit the gallery and studio of one of the best artists in the area, Frank Gardner. 

After we will stop by the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas because of its ancient and simply wonderful frescoes.  

The murals are everywhere and they are truly spectacular.

That afternoon we will be tour the vineyards and contemporary complex of Cuna de Tierra followed by a wine tasting and a delicious charcuterie lunch.
 

One evening we will head over to the phenomenal setting and spectacular home, Casa AguaMiel, 

and gallery of dear friends, Alfredo and Jim's, for an early dinner out on their beautiful courtyard starting with a Tequila tasting, then a variety of mesquite grilled pizzas with traditional and Mexican toppings, salads and side dishes, dessert, wine, beer and fruit waters.  

 

Another day, a hands-on cooking class with Chef Paco at his lovely home.  After our kitchen work, we will sit down, relax and enjoy the lunch we have prepared along with  some regional wine in the gorgeous setting of Paco's outdoor  garden.

The last day you are on your own to shop, sight see, wander around town before we meet up for our farewell dinner when I have my favorite trio play for us over our cocktail hour.

And much, much more! 

 

 

You simply just have to show up.  

I will have taken care of everything.  

That's the beauty of my tours.

It's a trip of a lifetime!   

 

 

TRAVEL IS THE ONLY THING YOU BUY 

THAT MAKES YOU RICHER

 

Meet me in San Miguel de Allende

July 18 - 25, 2024