San Miguel de Allende offers much more than historical center views and tours. Its countryside is rich in dramatic landscapes and spaces that allow exciting activities such as zip-lining, horseback riding, ATV tours, archeological site visits, hiking, hot air balloon rides, bird watching, hot springs, and more.
As the sunsets, sunrises at San Miguel de Allende are an experience you cannot miss. The early morning sky, its pink, orange, and blue tones will make you fall in love all over again with this colonial town. And the ultimate way to truly admire this beauty is from the sky, so get ready to hop on a hot air balloon in the early hours and fly across San Miguel de Allende, admiring the magnificent landscapes.
Price (paid to the supplier in pesos):
MXN2,600 per person
MXN2,900 per person with breakfast at 1826 Restaurant
Register at Concierge Desk with a 48-hour notice.
Journey through one of the most beautiful terrains in San Miguel de Allende on horseback, descending an amazing canyon and ending on a natural river. Tours are hosted by local ranches and consist of a half-day (five to six hours) ride into the beautiful countryside. In addition to a professional and personalized tour, this package includes ground transfer and an authentic Mexican lunch.
Price: USD120 per person
Register at the Concierge Desk with a 72-hour notice.
Embark on a three-hour journey through ruins and historic monuments, in which ATVs and an expert guide become the vehicles by which guests can relive San Miguel de Allende's most historic events.
Vehicle options include ATV 250 for single riders, ATV 350 for a two-person ATV.
Price: MXN1,950.00 per person (minimum two people)
Register at the Concierge Desk with a 72-hour notice.
Private or group bicycle tours include 27-speed aluminum mountain bikes (small, medium, large and extra-large bikes) with front suspension, helmet, gloves, guide, and mechanic assistance. The intrepid guides lead bikers up and down the hills and arroyos, across rivers, through herds of bulls, cows, donkeys and goats, and country villages.
San Miguel offers several all-day hiking trails, such as the Palo Huérfano mountain on the south side of town. Hikers traverse the road prior to hiking the trails to the summit, among oaks and pines.
El Charco del Ingenio is a botanical garden with the largest cactus collection in Latin America spanning an area of 64 hectares. Its deep canyon and artificial lake provide spectacular views and hikes, an ideal location for watching the sunset.
Los Picachos, the protected forestry reserve of 90 hectares in the highlands, is ideal for bird-watchers.
For inquiries or reservations, please contact the concierge at +52 415 152 9700 or email sanmiguel@rosewoodhotels.com.
