Top San Miguel de Allende Outdoor Activities

Cross La Virgen river and explore Coyote Canyon during this half-day guided horseback riding tour from San Miguel de Allende. Admire the stunning cliffs, stop for a hike and relax along the river. Clop along at a steady pace, or enjoy opportunities to gallop amid this beautiful scenery. Upgrade to soak any sore muscles at a nearby hot springs, or pump up your adrenaline with a 120-foot rappel off a cliff. After your adventure, return to the ranch and settle in for a hearty, organic lunch of Mexican cuisine.

Walking through the historic district of San Miguel de Allende is a great way to discover this town’s beautiful hidden enclaves and must-see attractions alike. This private San Miguel walking tour introduces you to the city’s charms with unparalleled personal attention. Chat with your guide about everyday life in the city and ask unlimited questions as you head to top sights such as the central square, important churches, and historical monuments.

Discover the wonders of San Miguel de Allende cuisine on this 3-hour food walking tour, top-rated by TripAdvisor reviewers. Soak up rich culinary history and traditions as you explore family-owned restaurants and other eateries, and sample delicious churros, chocolate, mole, ceviche and more. Admire the city’s Spanish baroque architecture and learn about the local history along the way. Numbers are limited to eight foodies on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Get an inside look at what it takes to uncover ancient ruins by visiting Cañada de La Virgen on an archaeologist-led tour. Your guide took part in the site’s 2004 excavation, giving him a unique insight into the relatively-recently uncovered Mesoamerican complex. As you tour the site he can share details you can’t discover on your own and would likely miss on a different guided tour.

This private, full-day tour of Guanajuato from San Miguel de Allende is a great way to get to know the city. Skip the crowded tour buses and slow public transit in favor of a private vehicle that takes you straight from your hotel to top Guanajuato sights such as the Juarez Theater, Diego Rivera Museum, and Plaza de la Paz. In addition to commentary from a guide, this tour includes all entrance fees and lunch.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Cañada de la Virgen on a full-day tour of the archeological site from San Miguel de Allende. Alongside an expert guide, embark on a guided tour of the archaic complex and gain fascinating insight into the culture of the Otomi people and the Bajio region. Explore the site of Cañada de la Virgen at a leisurely pace and marvel at a colossal temple and archaic ruins that date back to 1050 AD. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from San Miguel de Allende on this tour as well as an included lunch.

Take your culinary skills to the next level during a cooking class in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy step-by-step guidance as you prepare mole sauce, enmoladas, and traditional Mexican rice. Dishes and recipes can be altered to accommodate any dietary restrictions you may have. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy the meal with a glass of regional wine and a cacao chocolate drink.

Tour in the beautiful city of Guanajuato considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will visit its mines and its main attractions with an explanation of the city what it was and what it has transformed throughout its history, being a private tour, it can be customized without problem spending more time enjoying a great day in this beautiful city

Con la ayuda de una chef norteña, aprenderás a cocinar un platillo representativo y de los más ricos que ofrece esta parte de México. Se explicará un poco de historia de esta cocina y al final podrás degustar el platillo en nuestro acogedor comedor

Savor the culinary delights of San Miguel de Allende on this 3-hour nighttime food walking tour. An in-the-know guide takes you to seven memorable stops, where you'll taste succulent fare such as mesquite beet salad, chile en nogada, a jicama shrimp taco and finish with desert. Between bites, learn about the city's beautiful architecture and Mexican traditions. This small-group tour is limited to just ten people, ensuring a more memorable experience. Guests may also enhance their tastings with an upgrade to include two wine pairings.

Highlights: - Walk down the well-known city center and hear the history of the city - Visit the local market and try delicious food - View a variety of art spread throughout the city - Enjoy a fully guided tour from beginning to end What to expect: The two-hour tour takes you from the center of San Miguel de Allende to the neighborhood's booming urban places. Showing you the local side of the town, you'll see the best hot spots; learn the history of the city, hear about the urban movements, local and international artists. During the tour, we will stop at the most interesting places to see the beautiful art pieces and hear the story of behind them. As the benefit of walking around the city center, we will talk about the best local design and fashion studios, urban restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots so you can enjoy your stay in San Miguel de Allende. This tour will gain an appreciation and perspective of San Miguel as the raising city.

Ideal for those who wish to combine culture and cuisine, this taco and tequila tour of San Miguel de Allende promises an enriching cultural experience. Alongside a gastronomic guide, you’ll taste Mexican culinary classics at seven rustic locations and sample three innovative cocktails. Sip a jalapeño margarita made by an award-winning mixologist, feast on a gourmet beef taco, and enrich your knowledge of Mexican food culture along the way. Small-group tour limited to 10 people.

Experience the romance of a sunset horseback ride through San Miguel de Allende on an amorous 2-hour tour of the colonial town. Admire the quaint tableau of 450-year-old architecture as you explore San Miguel de Allende at a relaxed canter. Ride through the botanical beauty of Benito Juárez Park; toast your magical evening in an atmospheric Mexican ‘cantina’; and listen to a moving serenade performed by ‘mariachis’ before settling down to candlelit dinner inspired by Mexican culinary classics.

Capture the adventurous spirit of a Mexican ranch on a full-day horseback riding tour from San Miguel de Allende. Travel through the distinctive countryside in a comfortable, air-conditioned car to a traditional Mexican ranch and greet your courteous hosts. Grasp the opportunity of milking cows; help to make fresh cheese quesadillas; and chase chickens and pigs in order to pen the animals. Feast upon a meal cooked on a campfire and then climb onto a powerful horse to explore the dramatic landscapes of Coyote Canyon. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from San Miguel de Allende.

Rancho Xotolar is a working ranch that has been in the Morin Ruiz family for over four generations. We are located in the high plateau 18 km from the center of SMA in a rural and pristine environment untouched by modernization. Our land is situated adjoining the newly opened archaeological site of Cañada de la Virgen, a pre-Columbian construction of pyramids and other architectural structures of the central basin of the Laja river that is attributed to tolteca-chichimecas groups of central Mexico. Here our guests can experience the true cultural life that is Mexico. You will enjoy the wide open spaces, not like a tourist, but as a member of the Morín Family. You will ride through spectacular countryside with breathtaking views and stunning landscapes guided by Thomás and Felix Morín who will share their vast knowledge and skills while keeping your safety in mind. After your ride, enjoy an authentic ranch “comida” of delicious, freshly prepared specialties along with a cold “cerveza”.

Será una experiencia inolvidable, llegaremos al lugar de campamento donde nos cambiaremos a nuestra ropa para poder realizar la caminata sobre el río (Nos mojamos) Recorreremos por unas 3 horas por el río donde podremos observar biznagas con cientos de años de antigüedad, paisajes increíbles de las montañas y podremos ver la enormidad del cañon del paraiso. Por la noche podremos acampar en unas cuevas hechas en las paredes de la montaña, una experiencia unica que nunca olvidaras

This is a unique experience to live the true camping experience in the biosphere reserve of Querétaro. Spectacular views, unique and not-so-tourist places (Accompanied by our guides to help you make this experience unforgettable) We take care of everything related to the camp, meals, guides, equipment, tents, hammocks;) photography and first help, you just have to worry about relaxing and enjoying.

This tour provides round-trip transportation from downtown Queretaro and visits the state of Guanajuato for a canyoning adventure in Paso de Vaqueros. You'll spend the day in a scenic canyon riding natural water slides, leaping into 26-foot (8-meter) pits, and rappelling 65 feet (20 meters) into the waterfalls. Snacks, safety gear, and insurance are all included in the price of your tour.

We will create a true camping experience for you! Every trip we make is different, we will hear you and plan a trip according to your expectations, We are experts in planning camping trips (Backcountry and drive to camp experiences) also we will complete your adventure with a hiking or climbing activities,

Knowing where to go for authentic insight into the iconic Day of the Dead festival can be tricky. Explore San Miguel with a guide to gain a deeper understanding of the holiday, and wander through the town’s decorated streets, altars, and cemeteries for an intimate glimpse into traditional Mexican culture.

Enhance your experience of San Miguel de Allende’s dramatic canyon on a 2-day horseback riding adventure. Travel through the Mexican countryside to a traditional ranch and greet your courteous hosts. Try your hand at milking, cheese making, and cattle herding and explore the spectacular landscape of the surrounding canyon on horseback. Feast on authentic Mexican meals cooked by campfire, toasting marshmallows and sipping ice cold beer before retiring to bed in a comfortable tent. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from San Miguel de Allende on this enriching excursion.

Venture away from the city and explore the remote archaeological ruins of Cañada de la Virgen on a private tour. Join your guide, a professor who is an expert on the area, for a tour of the 6th-century ruins. Hike around the complex to gain insight into how it was used as a ceremonial and pilgrimage center as well as an astronomical observatory area.

For those adventurous people who enjoy mountain biking, a swim or cool off in pure water rivers and explore the local gastronomy of Queretaro, this is the trip you've been looking for. We will enjoy the natural beauties that hide the landscapes of the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro. We will ride along trails between mountains and canyons of the semiarid region which will amaze you with their magnificent sceneries. We will be able to refresh ourselves or swim in its crystal clear rivers and walk next to rock formations of more than 165 feet high. We will finish our circuit enjoying a well-deserved local meal with typical regional dishes and refreshing drinks that will delight your mouth. Our trip will take 2 hours between Queretaro and our destination point. We have three route options. Basic: 6 miles with 196 feet of elevation gain. Intermediate: 7.5 miles with an elevation gain of 328 feet. Advanced: 12 miles with an elevation gain of 2950 feet.

A unique opportunity to get to know the highest mountain in the state of Queretaro on horseback, to be able to observe deer and flying squirrels in their natural environment, in addition to camping in a unique place in the world.