This guide is for you if:

  • You've just moved to San Miguel and need some "insider advice" about getting started and what you can expect from daily life.
  • You're a visitor here for a few weeks or even a few months, and you’d love some tips on making your stay as smooth as possible.
  • You're thinking of moving here and want to get the low down on la vida loca, the crazy wonderful life we expats enjoy here in SMA.

You'll find all the details you’ll need to:

  • deal with emergencies
  • drink the water (or not)
  • use the metric system
  • study Spanish
  • go shopping
  • get around
  • mail packages
  • and much more!

Auto Insurance

Communications

Cooking in San Miguel

Daylight Savings Time

Drinking Water

Emergencies

Eating Out

Information about San Miguel de Allende

Legal Matters

Mail Services

Meal Times

Medical Care

The Metric System

Money Matters

Out & About, San Miguel Style

Phone Calls

Real Estate

Repairs

Shopping

Spanish Language Schools

Transportation

Trash Pick-Up

Utilities