Querétaro (QRO)
≈ 1.5 hr drive to San Miguel
The closest airport. Direct flights from Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, and others.
Travel & Stay
Getting to San Miguel
San Miguel de Allende is a colonial city in the highlands north of Mexico City, known for its cobblestone streets, rooftop terraces, remarkable cuisine, and extraordinary light. Travel + Leisure magazine named it the best city in the world in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2024–2026. Reaching it requires a flight and a drive; once you arrive, everything is within walking distance.
Flights
Airports
San Miguel de Allende is approximately equidistant from the airports in Querétaro (QRO) and León / Guanajuato (BJX). Both airports have flights to major hubs in the United States as well as key cities throughout Mexico. Querétaro is marginally closer than León, but we suggest just using whichever airport has the most convenient flight schedule for you.
Mexico City (MEX) is about 3.5–4 hours drive from San Miguel de Allende and has many more direct flight options than Querétaro or León. This may make sense if you are flying from overseas, are extremely averse to connecting flights, or want to bookend our wedding weekend with a few days exploring Mexico City. The road from Mexico City is a safe, modern highway.
León / Guanajuato (BJX)
≈ 1.5 hr drive to San Miguel
Direct flights from Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago, Atlanta, and others.
Mexico City (MEX)
≈ 3.5–4 hr drive to San Miguel
The widest selection of flights, and an opportunity to visit Mexico City before or after the wedding.
Where to stay
Hotels
Our guests have exclusive use of the Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada for the entire weekend, and most events will take place in its venues. The hotel comprises a collection of six immaculately restored Spanish colonial mansions dating from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. It was named the #1 city hotel in Mexico in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. We strongly recommend staying there if possible, although it has just 35 rooms, so book early if you would like to do so.
But don't fret if you are unable to snag a room at the Casa de Sierra Nevada. San Miguel de Allende has a compact, walkable core filled with innumerable boutique hotels and private homes available for rent at all price points. You really can't go wrong, and you will never be more than a 20-minute walk from anywhere else.
Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada
Recommended Hotel
Our home for the weekend, reserved exclusively for our guests. Book using our group rate at the link below — with just 35 rooms, we recommend booking early.
All bookings include breakfast. If you would like to extend your stay beyond three nights, contact the hotel directly to do so using our rates.
Airbnb
Private homes
San Miguel offers a wide selection of private homes for rent at every price point. We recommend searching in Centro to stay within walking distance of the venues.
Getting around
Transportation
Airport transfers
BajioGo offers comfortable and reliable shuttle transfers (both private and shared) between San Miguel and QRO, BJX, and MEX airports. We advise booking at least two weeks in advance, as many guests will be arriving at the same time. Official airport taxis and rideshare services like Uber and DiDi are also available.
From Mexico City
We recommend hiring a private driver for the journey from Mexico City for door-to-door service. However, several operators offer shared luxury bus transfers that are comfortable and reliable. The journey takes 3.5–4 hours on a safe, modern highway.
Getting around town
San Miguel is best explored on foot. The hotels, venues, restaurants, and shops of Centro are all within about fifteen minutes of one another.
For trips beyond the immediate core, rideshare services Uber and DiDi are widely available and offer convenient, up-front pricing.
Extend your stay
While you're there
There is a reason the readers of Travel + Leisure have named San Miguel the best city in the world six times. If you are able to stay a few extra days, the city rewards the time. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spend it.
El Jardín & La Parroquia
The central plaza of San Miguel, set beneath the iconic pink Gothic spires of La Parroquia. It is especially lovely at sunset, with an esquite from one of the street carts.
Fábrica La Aurora
A century-old textile mill transformed into an art and design center, with galleries, artist studios, fine furnishings, and a café for a leisurely morning.
Rooftop hour
Golden hour in San Miguel is unforgettable. Quince, Bekeb, and Luna Rooftop at the Rosewood all offer mezcal cocktails with sweeping views of the city's church spires.
La Gruta Hot Springs
Natural thermal pools fifteen minutes outside town, including one reached through a candlelit tunnel. A restorative way to spend the day after the wedding.
Mercado de Artesanías
Three blocks of Talavera pottery, woven textiles, and punched-tin stars. We suggest leaving room in your suitcase.
Santuario de Atotonilco
Ten minutes beyond La Gruta, this UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary is covered in 18th-century frescoes and is often called the Sistine Chapel of Mexico.
Before you pack
Traveler's notes
- U.S., Canadian, U.K., and E.U. citizens need only a valid passport; no visa is required for stays of under 180 days.
- We suggest carrying some pesos for markets and taxis; credit cards are accepted nearly everywhere else.
- Please drink only bottled or filtered water, which hotels typically provide.
- October is one of the finest months of the year here: sunny and in the mid-70s by day, in the 50s at night. We recommend bringing a layer for the evenings.