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It's that time of year again. The annual Burning Judas event that takes place at noon on Easter Sunday is right around the corner. This year, 2023, it will take place on April 9, Easter Sunday. Check out our video of last years' activities.
The burning Judas takes place in San Miguel de Allende and throughout Mexico. Judas, according to the Bible, Judas was the disciple that betrayed Jesus right before he was crucified. This tradition involves burning, or more accurately, blowing up paper Mache dolls that depict Judas and other unsavory characters of contemporary times. We have seen Trump and several Mexican presidents public figures in the past.
These dolls are hung by rope on the main square, known here as "el Jardín", at noon on Easter Sunday. A wick is lit, and, one by one, they are blown up to the enjoyment of everyone present. This is definitely a highlight of Easter celebrations in San Miguel.
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Mexico City is only a three to four hour drive, and a 4.5 hour bus ride away. We love it there and go as often as we can. On this occasion, we met up with Paco de Santiago (https://www.instagram.com/conde.petatl), food tour leader with Culinary Backstreets, to explore sites less visited and to discover secret food gems of the Centro Historico, Mexico City's historical center.
We highly recommend reserving a tour with Culinary Backstreets. (not a sponsor). We have done tours with them in Lisbon and now in Mexico City. They offer tours throughout the world. Here's their website: https://culinarybackstreets.com The band playing Huastecan folk music at the beginning of the video is available for hire in Mexico City. They can be reached on WhatsApp at +55 3111 1953. Looking for a hotel in San Miguel de Allende? Or perhaps an AirBnB is what you need. Before committing to any of those choices, consider checking out Antigua Capilla Boutique Bed and Breakfast. We have been doing this for close to 15 years, and we know how to make your stay in San Miguel special. Check out our rooms here. See you soon!
Did you know that you can do a one-day excursion from San Miguel de Allende to the monarch butterfly sanctuaries? Check out this video of our experience visiting the Sierra Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
There are many sanctuaries located approximately 3-4 hours away from San Miguel. We chose Sierra Chincua, which is approximately 3.5 hours away. This was perfect for our one-day getaway. We left Antigua Capilla boutique Bed and Breakfast at 7:30am and arrived at the monarch butterfly sanctuary at 11AM. This was the perfect time to arrive, as the butterflies do not become active until the sun hits them. The hike from the entrance to the monarchs was about half an hour. We were allowed to spend approximately half an hour at the site, and what an incredible time that was! If you are planning a stay of 4-or-more-nights in San Miguel de Allende, this trip is something you should add to your list of activities. You can rent a car and do it on your own, or, if you prefer to leave the driving to others, we can help you arrange for a private driver. You can visit the monarch butterflies from mid-November until mid- March, the months that the butterflies overwinter in Mexico. If you want to make San Miguel de Allende your home base during your trip to central Mexico and are looking for accommodations, consider staying with us! Check out our rooms here. We have a boutique bed and breakfast in San Miguel de Allende that we know you will enjoy. See you soon!
If you're looking for a quick getaway from San Miguel de Allende, or if you're looking for things to do near San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato or Queretaro, this video is for you! You can also watch it on our Youtube channel here.
On a recent overnight trip from San Miguel de Allende, we visited the Sierra Gorda region of the nearby Mexican state of Queretaro. We stayed at Jalpan de Serra. We woke up very early in the morning to catch the sunrise from the Mirador Cuatro Palos. We hiked along the Escanela River to Puente de Dios. This trip has everything from colonial architecture to regional food to a bit of hiking and an incredible sunrise. If you choose to make San Miguel de Allende your home base and are looking for a place to stay, consider staying with us! Check out our rooms here. We have a boutique bed and breakfast that we know you'll enjoy. See you soon!
Join us as we take a day trip from our home town of San Miguel de Allende to CERRO DEL CUBILETE and the CRISTO REY. This gigantic statue of Christ is located on top of a 600-foot-tall hill, just a short 2-hour drive from San Miguel and just a few minutes from the Guanajuato Airport (GTO) and the cities of Guanajuato and Leon. After visiting the shrine, we eat some delicious Mexican street food.
There are so many fun things to do in and around San Miguel de Allende! For some ideas visit our sightseeing page. Looking for a place to stay in central Mexico? Stay with us at our B&B in San Miguel de Allende! Check out or rooms here.
When visiting San Miguel de Allende from the US or most any other country, the best way to exchange money and to get pesos is by simply withdrawing them directly from your bank account at an ATM. However, you must do it right! Lots of ATMs do tricky things to get you to choose an exchange rate that is not in your favor.
Learn how to withdraw money the right way from your personal bank account from the US or any other country in the world at an ATM in Mexico and get the best exchange rate possible. Watch the video above to see how it's done. In Mexico, you will find ATM's pretty much anywhere, including bus terminals, airports, malls and any other place you can imaging. In San Miguel, "el Jardin," the main square, is surrounded by banks with long queues. There is one hidden ATM in the "Transito" office directly in front of the "parroquia," the main parish, on the opposite side of the square. Click here to see where else to find ATMs in San Miguel de Allende. Are you looking for accommodations in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico? Check out our rooms here. We are the alternative to AirBnBs in San Miguel de Allende.
Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. In the 17th year of the awards, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top 8,000 properties in 94 countries and 8 regions worldwide.
Less than 1% of all properties listed on Tripadvisor receive Travelers’ Choice Awards. We are truly honored to have our Boutique Bed and Breakfast in San Miguel de Allende be a part of this very exclusive group! Click here to see what our guests have been saying about their experience at Antiuga Capilla Bed and Breakfast. When choosing your accommodations in San Miguel de Allende, you can now select your very own suite with a private living room at Antigua Capilla Bed and Breakfast. All-new for 2018, we have added a suite named "Mexico" featuring folk art from different regions in Mexico.  The Bedroom - Mexico Suite The Mexico Suite is located on the lower level facing the large interior courtyard. With over 600 square feet of private space, the Mexico Suite is more than twice the size of our largest room. It has an open plan with a roomy bedroom on one side, and a spacious living room on the other side.  The Mexico Suite at Antigua Capilla Bed And Breakfast The Mexico Suite features: Two gas fireplaces In-suite private bathroom with shower (no tub) Comfortable king size bed Two flat screen Cable TVs, one in each space Charging alarm clock bluetooth speaker with power outlets and USB ports Wireless and wired Internet Free phone calls to US, Canada and Mexico Hair dryer and iron/ironing board In-suite personal safe  The Living Room of the Mexico Suite - Antigua Capilla B&B To learn more about the Mexico Suite and the rest of the rooms, and to reserve your stay, click here.  Presenting the Rebozo room! This year, Antigua Capilla Bed and Breakfast has added two exciting new accommodation options, the Mexico Suite and the Rebozo Room.  The Rebozo Room at Antigua Capilla B&B The Rebozo Room, once the proprietors' master bedroom, is located on the lower level of the inn facing the garden of our large courtyard. It features a king-size bed flanked by two framed "rebozos", which are long flat garments worn mostly by women in Mexico, usually folded or wrapped around the head or upper body or to carry babies and large bundles.  The Rebozo Room at Antigua Capilla Bed and Breakfast The Rebozo Room, like all our other rooms, feature the following amenities: Gas fireplace In-suite private bathroom with shower (no tub) Comfortable king size bed Flat screen Cable TV Charging alarm clock bluetooth speaker with power outlets and USB ports Wireless and wired Internet Free phone calls to US, Canada and Mexico Hair dryer and iron/ironing board In-suite personal safe To learn more about this room and all of our other rooms, and to reserve your stay, click here. 
Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. In the 16th year of the awards, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top 8,095 properties in 94 countries and 8 regions worldwide.  The Mexico Suite at Antigua Capilla Bed and Breakfast Less than 1% of all properties listed on Tripadvisor receive Travelers’ Choice Awards. We are truly honored to have our Bed and Breakfast in San Miguel de Allende be a part of this very exclusive group!
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