PASSPORT
Make sure your passport is valid. Passports should have at least six months of validity when traveling internationally
COMFORTABLE SHOES
The streets are cobblestone so please bring comfortable shoes that won’t hold you back (especially for the callejoneada)
WARM/LAYERING CLOTHES
San Miguel is located in the mountains (not the beach) and it gets cooler at night. Late august the temperature fluctuates from the mid 80s in the day to the mid 50s at night.
Altitude
San Miguel is almost 7,000 ft in elevation, so you might tire quickly during your first day if you aren't accustomed to high altitudes. Be sure to stay well hydrated.
CONTACT YOUR CELL PHONE PROVIDER
While restaurants/hotels provide WIFI, we suggest setting up an affordable international plan to avoid roaming fees.
SAFETY
San Miguel de Allende was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 and is a true tourist destination. Locals, including the 20% of ex-pat Americans who live there permanently, are very friendly and welcoming to tourists. San Miguel is a very safe place; however, we would ask that you use common sense as when you are traveling anywhere, whether in the US or internationally.
ZIKA
There is no Zika virus in San Miguel de Allende or Mexico City. The virus is carried by a strain of mosquito (Aedes species) that is not found in high altitude areas – including the majority of Central Mexico.
TAXIS & TRANSPORT
Uber is easily accessible anywhere in San Miguel. The charge for a taxi that you pick-up on the street is 40 pesos during the day and 50 pesos late evening. Suburbans and cars with English speaking drivers who can provide airport service or arrange day trips and tours of nearby sites and towns call Juan Vazquez Santana 044 415 153 3150.
CAR RENTAL
We do not recommend renting a car. San Miguel is a relatively small dense town with narrow, cobblestone streets. The city is extremely walkable but please pack comfortable shoes!! Also, cabs are everywhere and very cheap!
Water
Avoid tap water unless it has been filtered, chemically disinfected, or boiled. You can check with your hotel or house to ensure that your tap water is filtered. Ice and water served at most restaurants are typically purified but when it doubt, order bottled water! Bottled water is widely available and short term visitors are advised to use it to brush their teeth, too.
VOLTAGE
Voltage is 100v, just like the US. If your appliance has three prong make sure you bring a 2-prong adapter as not all outlets will be three prong.
