Loved seeing your lineup! After two decades living part time in SMA there were places I had not heard of, like Casa de la Noche. That portrait of la Turca and her retinue was amazing! 😮 Our home of 21 years is right around the corner from Casa Schuck, by the way, and just a block from Manantial, our favorite local watering hole — also historic, not much to look at from the outside — and a must visit if you haven’t dropped by.
Thank you both for the wonderful feature on Casa Schuck and the beautiful highlights you captured throughout San Miguel. Your piece truly reflected the spirit of our boutique hotel, and we’re honored to have been included.
We’ve received such positive feedback and deeply appreciate the visibility your work has brought us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need more information or would like to collaborate again in the future.
Love seeing this as we've also found some other gems too. Look up Casa de los Soles in centro area. It's near the artisan market. My daughter took salsa lessons with a wonderful teacher next door and I used to get a juice and read my book in the soles courtyard surrounded by smiling "faces." So many spots like this in SMA. Can't wait to move back in fall.
Gorgeous! We're ending a two-week vacation in Cuenca -- and a number of the doorways in the historic center also reveal "courtyard wonders" inside. But San Miguel de Allende clearly is magnificent (love your analogies to Narnia, by the way).
It's not THAT pricey if you look around. The villa we stayed at (Casa Frida) was $35 a night, and it was beautiful. The places featured here are all fairly expensive for this town.
I know on the the San Miguel de Allende Facebook page folks are always advertising places. That might be a good spot to find something. But be sure to vet anyone and get recommendations.
Wow, some of those hidden courtyards are unbelievable. Just stunning. I strongly suspect this post might also have been a collaboration with Michael Take's Too Many Pictures.. 🤔
this blew my mind the first time I spent a good amount of time in Mexico as well! would be going to a restaurant or cafe and see the outside and think "uhhhh" and walk in and be amazed
The beauties of Mexico. So many in SMA! I love how home exteriors mask the wonders inside. Yucatán is like that w/ houses, too. Maybe that is somewhat true of most interior MX cities.
Wow, San Miguel looks like the most colorful city in the world! Thanks so much for sharing the array of beautiful B&B’s. We’ve been talking about visiting forever. Now perhaps we’ll finally make a plan.
Beautiful photos! Thank you! I also love Guanajuato, where I spent a couple of months studying Spanish a few years ago. Near SMA, less expensive, fewer expats and tourists, also a lovely vibe.
I’ve only been to San Miguel once & I loved it! I was fortunate to be visiting a friend’s mom, so I got to meet her friends and see behind many of those modest doors.
All your SMA posts are seriously making me miss it there. Clearly I have unfinished business…I guess a month wasn’t long enough. We are usually ones to return to places repeatedly, but this may be an exception.
These kinds of places make me think about my house and my neighborhood. -From the outside, the neighborhood and homes don't look like much, but I can imagine or hope they are different inside.
For example, my rental home looks desolate from the outside, and gives the appearance that whomever lives here may not have much. But it's the inside that matters. It too was a blank slate, which gives an opportunity to create your own oasis easily. It is nothing fancy like your amazing pictures, but it could be.
Loved seeing your lineup! After two decades living part time in SMA there were places I had not heard of, like Casa de la Noche. That portrait of la Turca and her retinue was amazing! 😮 Our home of 21 years is right around the corner from Casa Schuck, by the way, and just a block from Manantial, our favorite local watering hole — also historic, not much to look at from the outside — and a must visit if you haven’t dropped by.
Just went to Manantial last weekend. It was great!
A door that leads to a secret place within a secret place?! You’re speaking my language.
Fantastic photos.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Dear Brent and Michael,
Thank you both for the wonderful feature on Casa Schuck and the beautiful highlights you captured throughout San Miguel. Your piece truly reflected the spirit of our boutique hotel, and we’re honored to have been included.
We’ve received such positive feedback and deeply appreciate the visibility your work has brought us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need more information or would like to collaborate again in the future.
Our pleasure, Susan. You have a beautiful place. And you're quick! I haven't had a chance to share the article with the places featured yet!
Love seeing this as we've also found some other gems too. Look up Casa de los Soles in centro area. It's near the artisan market. My daughter took salsa lessons with a wonderful teacher next door and I used to get a juice and read my book in the soles courtyard surrounded by smiling "faces." So many spots like this in SMA. Can't wait to move back in fall.
Thanks! I'll check it out!
Gorgeous! We're ending a two-week vacation in Cuenca -- and a number of the doorways in the historic center also reveal "courtyard wonders" inside. But San Miguel de Allende clearly is magnificent (love your analogies to Narnia, by the way).
I hear you! I definitely feel like a month wouldn't be enough for me. Even with three months there are things we won't see.
Any suggestions for finding reasonably priced accommodations (I know SM is pricey) for a one-month or longer stay?
It's not THAT pricey if you look around. The villa we stayed at (Casa Frida) was $35 a night, and it was beautiful. The places featured here are all fairly expensive for this town.
Wow!! Far better than I expected ... thanks, Brent! :)
Always check on both Airbnb and booking, and ask for any special rates. 🙂
I know on the the San Miguel de Allende Facebook page folks are always advertising places. That might be a good spot to find something. But be sure to vet anyone and get recommendations.
Also a great suggestion, Michael -- thank you!
Sorry about that comment. It was meant for a different person. 🤣🤣🤣
Actually, though, it's still a good tip. ;)
Wow, some of those hidden courtyards are unbelievable. Just stunning. I strongly suspect this post might also have been a collaboration with Michael Take's Too Many Pictures.. 🤔
It could’ve been!
These places ... my god ... leaves me speechless and breatheless. You've activated my travelin' itch! Lol
this blew my mind the first time I spent a good amount of time in Mexico as well! would be going to a restaurant or cafe and see the outside and think "uhhhh" and walk in and be amazed
I’m still frequenty amazed!
The beauties of Mexico. So many in SMA! I love how home exteriors mask the wonders inside. Yucatán is like that w/ houses, too. Maybe that is somewhat true of most interior MX cities.
I think it's true of a lot of hot climates!
Oh, so true. And that works, like in Spain which they’ve no doubt borrowed from. Plus the lush interior gardens.
Wow, San Miguel looks like the most colorful city in the world! Thanks so much for sharing the array of beautiful B&B’s. We’ve been talking about visiting forever. Now perhaps we’ll finally make a plan.
It is, but nearby Guanajuato is even more colorful!
Beautiful photos! Thank you! I also love Guanajuato, where I spent a couple of months studying Spanish a few years ago. Near SMA, less expensive, fewer expats and tourists, also a lovely vibe.
We spent three days in GTO and loved it!
I’ve only been to San Miguel once & I loved it! I was fortunate to be visiting a friend’s mom, so I got to meet her friends and see behind many of those modest doors.
So glad you got to visit!
All your SMA posts are seriously making me miss it there. Clearly I have unfinished business…I guess a month wasn’t long enough. We are usually ones to return to places repeatedly, but this may be an exception.
I hear you. Even three months doesn't feel long enough!
Very nice but pretty expensive for Mexico.
These kinds of places make me think about my house and my neighborhood. -From the outside, the neighborhood and homes don't look like much, but I can imagine or hope they are different inside.
For example, my rental home looks desolate from the outside, and gives the appearance that whomever lives here may not have much. But it's the inside that matters. It too was a blank slate, which gives an opportunity to create your own oasis easily. It is nothing fancy like your amazing pictures, but it could be.