FAST FACT

Location: State of Guanajuato
20° 54’ North; 100° 44’ West
Population: 80,000 (approximately)
Elevation: 6,435 feet
Time: Central Time Zone
GMT minus 6 hours
1 hour behind New York / Toronto
2 hours ahead of L.A. / Vancouver
Climate: temperate
Power: 110V.; 60Hz.- same as the US & Canada using straight-pin 2 prong plug (Europeans require an adaptor and convertor)
International Telephone Calls: SMA: 01+52+(415)+local No.
US/Canada: 00+1+local area code+No.
Driving Distances:
Guadalajara – 223 Miles
León – 95 Miles
México City – 171 Miles
Morelia – 112 Miles
Querétaro – 39 Miles
San Luís Potosí – 100 Miles
Laredo, Texas – 578 Miles

WEATHER
San Miguel’s location and elevation gives it what many authors call “a year-round spring-like climate”, which translates into cool mornings gently easing into warm sun-filed afternoons which then gradually taper into cooler, sometimes chilly, evenings. During the warmest months of April through August temperatures are 88° (day) / 56° (night) while in December and January they average 70°/42°.

DRESS
Due to the climate, it is advisable to bring at least one sweater and pair of long pants, even in summer. During winter months it would be smart be smart to dress as the locals do, with layers of warm clothing, and heavy socks or slippers are a must on cold Mexican tiles. On the subject of footwear, sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended for exploring the cobblestoned streets of San Miguel.

Due to the number of upscale restaurants and cultural offerings available in San Miguel, evening dress could be referred to as sophisticated casual; jacket and tie are not required but, unlike in many beach resorts, they will not look out of place.

POST OFFICE
The central post office is found at Correo Street # 16, on the corner of Corregidora, one block east from the Jardín. 

SAN MIGUEL TOURISM OFFICE
The main Municipal Tourist Office is located directly across the jardín from the Parroquia in Plaza principal, adjacent to the main entrance of the historic Presidencia. They can also be found on line at: www.turismosanmiguel.com.mx

AMERICAN CONSULAR AGENCY
The Consular offices are inside Hernández Macías # 72, located across Bellas Artes. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday.

TRANSPORTATION
Local buses run from 6.00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Taxis are available 24 hours and are inexpensive. At present the set fare is $20 pesos for a trip within the town proper during daylight hours. Rates rise after dark and for telephone cabs.

MONEY EXCHANGE
Banks are open to change money Monday to Saturday, but hours vary among banks; in general, the mornings most reliable. Please note that to exchange travelers checks a photo ID is required. Money exchanges bureaus (Casas de Cambio) have extended hours and, though the rate they offer may be slightly lowerthan the banks, you will usually have to wait in line. If you have a bank card, you can obtain Pesos at an ATM affiliated with the same system as your home bank (Cirrus or Plus), usually at a very favorable rate of exchange.

SECURITY
San Miguel is, in general, a very safe place to vacation and walk around, day or night. However, some care and common sense are always advisable.

Inf your hotel provides safety deposit boxes only sufficient cash for that day. Never leave purses, bags, cameras etc. unattended and keep track of the room keys and other small belongings. In the hotel, check to ensure all doors and windows are secured and do use all the locks provided on the door. If returning to your hotel after dark, please use the main entrance and be extra vigilant in parking lots.