Balcones Travel Guide
San Miguel de Allende
Popular places to visit
La Gruta Spa
You can learn about the history of Atotonilco with a visit to La Gruta Spa. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.
Allende Garden
Feel the pulse of the city at its main plaza, a lively haunt bordered by historical buildings and with a beautiful park at its center.
Sanctuary of Atotonilco
This important pilgrimage site, also known as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico, contains murals and frescoes with graphic depictions of the suffering of Christ.
Fábrica La Aurora
Shop for art, antiques and unique furniture pieces in the art galleries and design studios of this major cultural center.
Juarez Park
Beautiful green gardens, water features and sporting facilities make this urban green space a wonderful place to relax or work out.
Things to do
Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
San Miguel de Allende quick tour
Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende
Historic Tour of San Miguel de Allende
Tour and tour of the Independence Route
Top hotels in Balcones
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende
Everything is very good Spa is amazing, very good their terapies Restaurant, hostess very inefficient, bad attitude
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel MX más San Miguel de Allende
Nos encanta por su instalaciones, limpieza y atención
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Hacienda Monteverde San Miguel de Allende
It was a beautiful property!! Loved the courtyard!! My only negative is they need to get air conditioning!! It was so hot but they did provide a fan!!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Imperio de Angeles
The hotel sits directly in front of a major highway, and the noise is relentless. Semis roar past at all hours, and the building does almost nothing to block the sound. The bathroom windows are built in a way that they can't be closed. The bathroom door itself is a thin hollow-core door, so noise ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Rosewood San Miguel De Allende
Other neighbourhoods around Balcones
Rinconada de Los Balcones
While Rinconada de Los Balcones may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and Fábrica La Aurora.
Arcos de San Miguel
Arcos de San Miguel might not have many top sights, but Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Colonia Azteca
While Colonia Azteca may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fábrica La Aurora and San Miguel de Allende Public Library.
La Palmita
While there might not be top attractions in La Palmita, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and Juarez Park.
El Paraíso
While El Paraíso isn't home to many top sights, Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and Juarez Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Zona Centro
If you're spending some time in Zona Centro, Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing.
