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San Miguel de Allende Getting Around Town |
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The following telephone numbers are for tourists or residents. If you are dialing from outside of Mexico, please dial your international operator and the Mexico country code (52) and you need the San Miguel de Allende area code (415).
Calling San Miguel de Allende from the U.S. Example: 011-52-415-555-5555 |
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Buses - The cheapest way to get around San Miguel de allende is by bus. San Miguel has its own pleasant and reliable bus system that serves the entire town, including out-of-the-way areas like Gigante and the bus depot. There are also busses that run from Mexico City and to Queretaro. |
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Taxis - Taxis can be found all over San Miguel de Allende and at most hotels, Cabs are affordable and government-regulated, but it is wise to ask the taxi driver before getting into a cab what the charge will be, as rates are not listed on the outside of the cab. Taxi rates depend on distance. Most hotels will list fares at the hotel. If you are not happy with a price the driver is telling you and he will not negotiate just waive him by and get a new taxi.
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Driving in San Miguel de Allende - Driving in San Miguel is even more nightmarish. There was a time when the city was so impoverished that only taxis could be found on these roads. Now that the real estate market has boomed, an influx of money has made cars more affordable and now the average resident is more likely to own one - good news for the economy, but bad news for the roads. Many two-way streets in San Miguel are too narrow to support two lanes of traffic, and it's not uncommon for a street to become so choked with cars that drivers have to get out and negotiate which one is going to back up to a wider road to let the other pass. |
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Getting around San Miguel de Allende on Foot - When you get here, you'll find out why. 90% of San Miguel's attractions are within walking distance, but 90% of San Miguel is also difficult to traverse. The entire city is built into the side of a mountain, so some inclines are 15 or 20 degrees or more. Further, the streets are cobbled and narrow - some were nothing but goat tracks before they were paved - and many have fallen into disrepair. Curbs are often a high step away from the road. All in all, the town can be unforgiving to an inexperienced walker. |
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