Travel advice
San Miguel de Allende is located in the mountainous region of central Mexico, built in the colonial Spanish style. The majority of the most important business are concentrated in the historic center, within fifteen minutes casual walk from one another.
The roads are mostly paved with rough-hewn and uneven flagstones and cobblestones. As such, visitors should be prepared for their stay in San Miguel with a pair of good, comfortable walking shoes.
The taxis in San Miguel should charge a flat rate fee of 15 pesos(though most charge as much as they can get away with). If you call to request a taxi pick-up, you will have to pay double the rate, (a "to and from" fare). It is usually a good idea to make sure that taxi driver knows that you know the correct charge should be. In general, don't expect the drivers to have change. A savvy cab rider will soon learn to always have 15 pesos before getting into the taxi. If you hand the driver a large bill it is more likely that you will be charged 20 pesos or more. Also, after dark, expect the taxi fares to be increased to 20 pesos.
Local buses run from points in the town center to a wide variety of neighborhoods and common destinations such as the Plaza Real del Conde shopping mall (where a Gigante is located) at the eastern entrance to San Miguel. The fare for the buses is currently $4 pesos, and are usually available at regular intervals from 6 AM to 10 PM. Look for your neighborhood or destination posted on the windshield.
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