What to do in San Miguel de Allende when it rains
Grey skies over San Miguel de Allende are a chance to go deep on its museums and galleries, poke around an indoor market, and find the cosiest café in town.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Museo Histórico Casa de Allende Cuna de Allende 1, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Museo La Esquina del Juguete popular Mexicano Núñez 40, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Casa de Cultura Banamex - Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal Conde de La Canal 4, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Old Train Station Pzla. de La Estación, Estación F.F.C.C., 37759 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Sala de Murales Siqueiros Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Zenteno Bellas Artes Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias 75-int 2, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Fabrica la Aurora Calz de La Aurora S/N, Aurora, 37710 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Casa De La Noche Boutique Hotel Los Órganos 19, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Arde Gallery Diez de Sollano y Dávalos 18, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Galeria Casa Diana Recreo 48, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- EXIM Galería Hidalgo 6A, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Hääsi Casa Cultural & Café Orizaba 16, San Antonio, 37750 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel Principal S/N, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- San Miguel de Allende Ciudad Paraíso Patrimonio de la Humanidad Centro, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Calle Aldama Aldama 19, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Lavaderos del Chorro Recreo 91, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Casa del Inquisidor Aldama #1, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Estatua General Ignacio Allende Jardin, Principal, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Mercado de Artesanías Lucas Balderas S/N, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Ignacio Ramírez Market Colegio s/n, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Mercado de San Juan de Dios San Rafael 7, Zona Centro, 37730 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- San Miguel Allende Tianguis Cienfuegos, Arcos de San Miguel, 37748 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Tianguis de los martes Arcos de San Miguel, 37748 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- TOSMA Ancha de San Antonio 123, Zona Centro, 37750 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Fabrica la Aurora Calz de La Aurora S/N, Aurora, 37710 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Chocolates y Churros San Agustín San Francisco 21, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Lavanda Café de Especialidad Cjon. de Loreto 48-A, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Inside Cafe Insurgentes 66-Planta Alta, Zona Centro, Centro Histórico, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Starbucks Canal 3, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Amapola Café Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias 117, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Plaza La Luciernaga Lib. José Manuel Zavala 165, La Luciérnaga, 37745 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- L'Ôtel Doce-18 Relox 18, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Dôce 18 Concept House Relox 18, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Plaza La Alhóndiga 37765, Celaya-Dolores Hidalgo 445, La Lejona, 37797 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Plaza 4 Quince Celaya-Dolores Hidalgo 3, Zona Centro, Plaza 4 Quince, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
- Casa R Concept Store Mesones 58, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
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