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SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE MEXICO

Welcome to San Miguel de Allende! Known for its stunning colonial Spanish architecture, cobblestone streets, thriving arts community, growing culinary scene and ideal climate, San Miguel de Allende is a magical city in the heart of Mexico. Located in Guanajuato State in the Colonial heartland of the country, San Miguel de Allende is a historical town of incredible beauty, a destination for artists and adventurers from around the world. San Miguel de Allende was named a&nbsp;<a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/decisions/1505" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNESCO world heritage site</a>&nbsp;in 2008 and a "<a href="http://www.pueblosmexico.com.mx/pueblo_mexico_ficha.php?id_rubrique=285" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pueblo Magico</a>” by the Mexican government. Founded more than 450 years ago, San Miguel de Allende is named for both the monk Juan de San Miguel and General Ignacio Allende, a hero in Mexico’s War of Independence. San Miguel's unique and charming historic central plaza, and the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, a 17th-century church whose pink spires are an anchoring point no matter where you are in the city.

¡Bienvenidos!

LIVE AQUA SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

All wedding events will take place at theLive Aqua Hotel and Resort. Learn more about Live Aqua <a href="https://www.lacoleccionresorts.com/our-hotels/live-aqua-urban-resort-san-miguel-de-allende" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!

The Venue

We recommend booking your transportation to/from the airport ahead of time through a private car company, as Uber/Lyft are not readily available the way they are in the States. Please note a car rental is not necessary, as the town of San Miguel is very walkable! Some companies that we recommend:<a href="https://sanmigueltransfers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">San Miguel Eco Tours</a><a href="https://www.bajiogo.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bajigo Shuttles</a> If you have any questions at all regarding transfers or travel between the airport and the city, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jess &amp; Jayme!

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM AIRPORT

The Queretaro airport is about an hour and fifteen minutes away from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. There are a few flights a day on various airlines and international Customs (Aduana) services. QRO has much more of a straight path/road to SMA than BJX so if you get motion sickness, book here.

QUERÉTARO (QRO)

The Leon airport is about an hour and thirty minutes from SMA. It is by far the most used for people traveling to SMA because of the flight options, but the road to San Miguel is windy/curvy so if you get car sick, go with QRO (both are nice and safe). There are a few flights a day on various airlines and international Customs (Aduana) services.

LEON (BJX)

Travel

While all wedding events will take place at the Live Aqua Resort, there are dozens of hotels and house rental options with a broad range of price points! If you are considering other accommodations options, our travel advisors Jess &amp; Jayme are more than happy to assist you. Please reach out to them and they will work with you to find something fantastic that falls within your budget!

HOTELS

While we would love for you to stay at Live Aqua with us, our main priority is having you present with us at the wedding! There are a variety of hotel options available in San Miguel with various price ranges.

HOUSES

There are many rental options that are beautiful and reasonably priced. The following are great options for rentals:&nbsp;Premier San Miguel Rentals, Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO

Guest Accommodations

El Jardín is San Miguel's main plaza, located in the heart of the city. At the Zocalo, as El Jardín is often called, you can spend time people-watching, perusing the nearby shops and restaurants and reorienting yourself should the town's winding roads lead you astray. Early evenings and weekend afternoons are particularly busy times in the plaza; this is when you'll find expats and locals catching up with friends or simply relaxing on the wrought-iron benches. Admission is free.

El Jardín

Intricate, pink pinnacles poking through the skyline will help you locate the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a towering parish church overlooking&nbsp;<a href="https://travel.usnews.com/San_Miguel_de_Allende_Mexico/Things_To_Do/El_Jardin_Zocalo_62920/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Jardin</a>&nbsp;from the southern side of the plaza. The prominent church's neo-Gothic design is the vision of the self-taught stonemason and architect Zeferino Gutiérrez, who is rumored to have used European lithographs of Belgian and German churches for artistic inspiration. You may even get the chance to peek into the church's crypt, where several Mexican war heroes have been laid to rest. Entry into the church is free.&nbsp;

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel

What was once a textile mill from 1902 to 1991 has now become the embodiment of everything San Miguel has to offer for art lovers. Fabrica La Aurora, just a short walk from the Parish, has left traces of its past to set the scene - think oil-stained floors - but is very much all about the present day art scene in San Miguel de Allende. Peruse the jewelry, furniture, and contemporary art stores, but be sure to leave time to have a bite to eat at the on-site Food Factory or Cafe de la Aurora. But La Aurora is so much more than just an art gallery. It's a place for the community to come together. Here, visitors can actually watch artists at work, converse with local artisans during one of the many events, or even take a class themselves. Admission is free.

Fabrica la Aurora

When the buzz of the city's nearly countless cafes and shops leaves you in need of some quiet time, travel 7 miles northwest from San Miguel's center to Escondido Place. This retreat boasts 10 indoor and outdoor thermal pools fed by natural hot springs, and lush vegetation and colorful flowers surround the grounds. Decompress in grottos containing water that reaches up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Recent travelers suggest adjusting to the water temperatures by working your way from the least warm pools to the warmest and then back again when you're ready to leave. When you work up an appetite, you'll find a restaurant on site and picnic areas with grills for use by guests. Bathrooms and changing rooms are also available. Escondido Place is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is 100 MXN (about $8 USD) per person.

Escondido Place

Much of San Miguel's splendor can be discovered in its abundance of manmade beauty, but at El Charco del Ingenio, nature is the aesthetic draw. At this more than 170-acre botanical garden set in an ecological preserve, you'll have the chance to spot wildlife, walk along greenery-lined trails and learn about various species of local cacti. Meanwhile, the San Miguel community often gathers in the garden to watch performances, partake in ceremonies and attend environmental education programs. Recent travelers recommend enjoying a hike through the park, picnicking alongside the waterfalls or spending an evening at a concert in the outdoor amphitheater.Located just a mile northeast of central San Miguel, El Charco del Ingenio can be reached on foot (it's about a 30-minute walk from the municipal market) or by taxi. The reserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Led by English-speaking guides, two-hour tours of the conservation area operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.; tours cost 80 MXN (about $6 USD). If you'd like to forego a tour, entry is 40 MXN (about $3 USD); children younger than 10 can enter for free.

El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden

Home to a 40-acre archaeological site, Cañada de La Virgen is a sprawling nature preserve located just 15 miles west of San Miguel de Allende. Explore the site and you'll find seven pyramid structures across four complexes: House of the Thirteen Heavens, House of the Longest Night, House of the Wind, and a fourth complex that has yet to be excavated. These complexes at the basin of the Laja River were occupied by the Otomí and Toltec Indians from 540 to 1050 A.D. Cañada's archaeological zone is preserved by the&nbsp;Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia&nbsp;(Mexico's National Institute of History and Anthropology). Although visitors can tour the sites without a guide, travelers recommend booking a tour of the archaeological site with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coyotecanyonadventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coyote Canyon Adventures</a>, which offers several pyramid tour options Tuesday through Sunday. Pyramid tour prices start at $50 USD per person and can last from four to eight hours. The cost of your tour includes transportation to and from Cañada from San Miguel provided by Coyote Canyon (you will meet your guide at the intersection of Hidalgo and Canal streets in San Miguel's city center).&nbsp;

Cañada de la Virgen

Things to Do

Sharing our special day with the people who mean the most to us is the best gift we could ask for! We know a lot of time and financial consideration goes into attending a destination wedding. We are also lucky enough to already have the things we need for this new chapter of life together! With those things in mind, we have opted not to register for gifts. However, for those friends and family members who have expressed an interest, feel free to browse our Honeyfund wishlist by clicking <a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/mulvaney-mcelvain-04-26-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Honeyfund allows you to gift us adventures and experiences - helping us to create memories that last a lifetime! Honeyfund is safe, secure, and easy to use at no cost. If you have any other questions about how Honeyfund works, please feel free to reach out to us!

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WELCOME PARTY

6:00 WELCOME PARTYJoin us at Live Aqua's Garden Bar for tacos and drinks as we kick off our wedding weekend!

WEDDING DAY

4:00 CEREMONY5:00 COCKTAIL HOUR6:00 DINNER7:00 DANCING

Keyna + Quinten

Keyna + Quinten

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WELCOME PARTY

WEDDING DAY