El Chorro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende
Tour and tour of the Independence Route
Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
San Miguel de Allende quick tour
Historic Tour of San Miguel de Allende
Our pick of the best El Chorro Hotel Deals
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
Man what a nice hotel. Very clean. Staff is bilingual. AC worked very well in the room. A+ in my book!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende
Great accommodations
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel MX más San Miguel de Allende
Las instalaciones se ven descuidadas y deterioradas (humedad en paredes, alfombras de pasillo sucias) la limpieza de las habitaciones es deficiente y el personal no es atento. Las toallas parecían trapeadores
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Rosewood San Miguel De Allende
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
Casa 63 Hotel Boutique & Spa
We loved the hotel. Its location is perfect, the rooms are very confortable. Would stay again
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Chorro
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.
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.
Atascadero
While Atascadero 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 Allende Garden.
Colonia Caracol
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colonia Caracol and surrounding area, you can visit Juarez Park and Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende.
Aldea
When in Aldea, you can plan a visit to Juarez Park and San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
