Casa/ casitas in Colonia Santa Cecilia
Colonia Santa Cecilia is located 1.6 kilometers from the heart of El Centro in San Miguel de Allende. With a population of 700, the small colonia atmosphere abounds with festivities, ninos feliz and warmth. In a country setting yet minutes to the heart of San Miguel, your life is serene but exciting.
INFORMACION LOCATION: Your address is: #17 Genaro Sandy, Colonia Santa Cecilia 37727 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico TRANSPORTATON: Local Bus – You can catch the local bus opposite the corner of Genaro Sandy and Benito Juarez (cobble stone street) by the lamp post. The fare is 5 pesos. The bus runs about every 10 minutes daily except Sunday at about every 20 minutes. Taxi – You can hail a taxi on Benito Juarez ( 35 pesos to El Centro) or use a radio taxi . Dona Mary (24/7 365 days) Tel: 152-4579 for 50 pesos to El Centro. INTERNET: WIFI internet is available in your casita: Name: Casitas_EXT Key word: ―provided on arrival‖ ENTER/EXIT: The main entrance to the casa/casitas is an electronic door. To exit the compound no key is required. Simply press the ―silver button‖ and the door will unlock. To enter the compound you must have your key. LAUNDRY: Laundry facilities are provided for your convenience , please provide your own laundry detergent, etc. MARKETS: For large grocery purchases Mega is preferable (40 pesos fare by taxi). Manuela’s Tienda is about a 5 minute walk (2 ½ blocks) located on Benito Juarez.— Soda, beer, bread, milk and other general food items. Please enjoy your stay and if you require any assistance: Patrick in the upstairs casita can answer most of your concerns or you can contact me at: Colonia Guadalupe Privada Miguel Prado 5-B San Miguel de Allende, 37710, Guanajuato, Mexico Home line: 152-6515 Cell: 044-415-119-6356
Santa Ceceiia – items of interest
Manuela’s Tienda
Bus stop
Park and Basketball court
Neighboring San Luis Rey San Luis Rey is a small indigenous colonia of about 2300 people best known for “Good Friday” enactments and children’s Easter Festival. It’s a busy little place with many tiendas, metal and wood shops, etc. However, every Saturday from 7am to 12pm there is a street market with fantastic and inexpensive fresh vegetables and fruits; plus pork sandwiches, homemade tamales and well, whatever other vendors show up! It is really worth a “check-out”.
Saturday Market
7am to 12pm 10 min walk from casitas
Pollo Feliz
Fabrica Auora
Bus stop Insurgentes By Plaza Civica
The bus schedule is about every 10 minutes daily except Sunday it’s about every 20 minutes ----- the ride to El Centro is about 6 to 10 minutes.
Bus Routes and Stores
Santa Ceceli a
Bodega Aurrera
Mega Supermarket
General map San Miguel
BONANZA: the main local tienda in El Centro. It's on Calle Mesones on the way to the Plaza Civica. They carry just about everything you will need on your visit, from cheeses and canned goods to deli items, sweet yogurt and liquor. MEGA: (with the pelican logo) the huge grocery store you see at the roundabout (glorieta) with the statue in the center as you enter San Miguel coming from the airport. It's at the end of Ancha de San Antonio (which turns into Salida a Celaya on the map). It's owned by the same company that owns the Mexican Costco franchise, so it's a big Safewaytype grocery store with everything from appliances to clothing to liquor and fresh meat and produce. SORIANA: farther out on the edge of town on the road to Queretaro. It's in the big new shopping complex called La Ciernaga that also has a multi-screen movie theatre (shows new movies, by the way, at a fraction of the price of U.S. movie theatres). Soriana is a big Mexican chain of stores, also on the lines of Safeway. BODEGA AURRERA. This big-box cheap store owned by WalMart. It opened in November, 2008, with the purpose of trying to lure the local Mexican population. TUESDAY MARKET (Tianguis Martes): On Tuesdays just outside town on the road to Queretaro. Every taxi driver in town knows where it is, but be sure to ask what he will charge to drive you there. This market is not to be missed! Everything from chickens to clothing to cds and dvds to fresh produce, fresh seafood (yes!) to pizza and tacos can be found there. It is the true Mexican experience whether you decide to purchase anything or not. Allow yourself at least two hours and try to go around 11, when it really gets going.
Need a ?? Pharmacy: Chelo Agundis
Canal 26 (corner of Canal and Hernandez Macias ) tel. 152 1198 Open 7 days a week – 10am to midnight!
Coiffeur: Coiffeur
(Unisex) Canal 27 (after the bridge) Juan TrejoEstilista. Tel. 415 114 0339
Meat/Fish shop: LaLonja Carniceria
Veterinary Services:
Mesones 33 tel. 152 0171
http://portalsanmiguel.com/info-san-miguel/veterinarianinformation-for-san-miguel-de-allende/
Mexico Telephone System How to Dial:
From the US. Dial 011-52-415 then dial the complete number. To call the San Miguel US Consulate from the US, dial: 011-52-415-152-2347. From San Miguel. Omit the number in parentheses and dial the rest. To call the San Miguel US Consulate from San Miguel, dial 152-2347. From elsewhere in Mexico. Dial 01 then dial the complete number, including the number in parentheses. To call the San Miguel US Consulate from Mexico City, dial 01-415-152-2357. To call a San Miguel Cell Phone from San Miguel. Most Cell phones have a special area code, for example 044. Dial 044, then the complete cell number, including the initial number. To call a San Miguel Cell Phone from the US. Omit the special area code and dial 011-52-55, then the complete cell number. To call the US or Canada from San Miguel. Dial 001, then the number, including US area code.
Important Telephone Numbers Emergency 911 Emergency Services 152-066 Use this number to reach all agencies listed below. English frequently spoken. Or hail any radio-equipped police patrol(on foot, horse or vehicle), or city or utility company vehicle, or taxi. Police Protectiva (Protective) 152-0022 Transito (Traffic) 152-0538 or 154-8420 Judicial 152-2018 State (Highway Patrol) 152-0164 Fire Central de Bomberos 152-2888, 152-3238, or 152-3699
Medical Red Cross, Libramiento 152-4121, 152-4225, 152-1616 Hospital de la Fé 152-2545, 152-2233 Hospital Civíl 120 4799 Seguro Social Hospital, Salida a Dolores 152-0699 or 152-0278 Informatión Turística/Tourist Information (English Spoken) Guanajuato Secretaría de Turismo Jardín 152-0900
United States of America Embassy Regional Consular Agency 9am – 1pm, La Luciernaga Plaza, ibramiento Jose Manuel Zavala No 165 Colonia La Luciernaga 37745 Tel 152-2357, or consuladosma@unisono.net.mx After Hours Emergencies Only Consular Agent EDWARD CLANCY Mobile: 044 415 1139574 Home Number for Emergency only: 152-8671
US Embassy in Mexico City, Reforma 305 01 (55) 5080-2000
notes from Sharyn
Useful contacts
Gas Company: Nieta Gas is the best: 154-7777 In Santa Cecilia you have a Tanka Grande to fill, (don't let it go below 30 %) in Guadalupe you need to cambio tanka pequeno. Ecologica: 120-4339 This is who to call and complain to if dogs are barking all night, etc. Plumber/plumbero: Jose 044 415-107-9599 Electrician: Luis Vargas 044 415-103-0374 Bright young man, trained, I believe...enough English, very reasonable prices. Painter and very Handy Man: David 044 415-100-2356 So sweet and soft spoken. Needs work, but goes off dreaming if you leave him alone. $300 per day
Gardener and general helper guy: Luis $50 pesos an hour. Very strong.
044 415-103-9684 Great guy. Works like a slave for
Locksmith: Winsie is good, fast, reasonably priced: 044-415-149-0454 Santa Cecilia: Neighbor/friend with Parking possibility in his yard, Bi-lingual: Manuel 044415-101-5505 or 107-0743 Manuel and Blanca and kids live next to the back of the yellow house on Genaro Sandi. Very nice folks. Good people to make friends with.
Useful contacts (cont’d) Friend in San Luis Rey, Patty Hiller, knows where the local meat markets, veg markets, etc are in SLR: 044-415-119-7522 Mexican Friend in San Luis Rey, speaks some English. Good resource for small appliance repairs, or purchasing used appliances, etc. Silvestre: 415-109-8682 House Cleaner: Margarita 415-111-9997
House Cleaner: Paty (Silvestre's wife) 415-109-8682 (you'll get Silvestre, her husband, mentioned before) Colonia Guadalupe Friends: Call for any information regarding this neighborhood, or to meet - Linda Post lives at 39 Jaime Nuno a block away: 152-3920 Professional compute-r issuefixer- person - Lena Bartula, artista lives less than 3 blocks away: 121-0621 - Laurel Lockhart lives on our street where it is named Amado Nervo or something close to that. She knows everything, including what doctor or what vet will come to the house if you need one: 152-5030
Map El Centro
Pizza Delivery San Miguel de Allende No 1 Only minutes from Casita
Gombos Pizzas y Crepas, Tata Nacho #2 (corner with India). This place is situated in Colonia Guadalupe. They have a sit-down dining room, but also deliver all over town. As an alternative to pizza you may want to try some of their stuffed crepes. Place an order by calling (415) 152-8121.
Domino’s Pizza,Ancha de San Antonio #14. Situated right next to Blockbuster, so you can order a pizza and then go rent a movie while you’re waiting. They also have a collection of scooters out front ready to deliver all over the city. Place an order by calling (415) 154-5300. Mama Mia, Umaran #8. This place near the Jardin has various areas inside including many bars, roof top patio, and food served throughout the establishment. The bar on the first floor (to the left when you walk in) is great for watching a game on the big screen and eating a pizza. They do delivery all over San Miguel as well. . Place an order by calling (415) 152-2063. Antigua Trattoria Romana, Zacateros y Codo #9. You may notice the address is a bit odd. That’s because this restaurant is shaped like a trapezoid and juts out into an intersection. The pizza here is very different from any other place in town, drawing from traditional Italian cooking. Place an order by calling (415) 152-3790.
Just some suggestions El Pegaso
Corregidora 6 tel. 152 1351
When you're looking for only a light meal, consider dropping into this place, which is inexpensive, cheerfully lit, and has quick, friendly service. It's popular mainly for the sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, and desserts. You can get anything here from a Reuben sandwich to a tuna melt, to eggs Benedict, to shish kabob. A fun, lively place full of locals and tourists alike. Ve Try the mussel ceviche and, of course, Mexico’s beautiful and tasty national dish—Chiles en Nogada.
Harry’s
Hidalgo #12 tel. 152 26 45 It is by far one of the most visited restaurants in San Miguel. It’s unmatched bar and excellent atmosphere invite residents and tourists to be transported to New Orleans while enjoying the traditional Creole-Cajun cuisine. Today it has become a San Miguel tradition, and known as the Home of Martinis.
El Tomato
Mesones #62 tel. 154-6390 El Tomato has a tidy, cozy, nice patio space in back with the chef / owner on-site giving daily recommendations and good cuts of meat.
Mama Mia
Umaran #8 , Centro tel. 152-2063 At Mama Mia, you have the choice of five bars for music and fun: Leonardo's Bar - Sports and video bar Mama's Bar Live music and karaoke nightly La Terraza - Enjoy the upstairs terrace with house music Patio Bar - Hang out and drink in the center of everything Restaurant - Live music and salsa
Dragon Chino
Salida a Celaya #71, tel. 185-8686-or 8687, Open seven days a week, Noon 'til 9 p.m. Dragon specializes in Chinese food. Dragon's menu is extensive and carries all your favorite Chinese dishes. There is free and ample off road parking, exclusively for Dragon customers just down from the restaurant. They also offer free Home delivery!
An important market is the Mercado de Artesanias, which sells a wide variety of items such as those made from wool, brass, paper mache and blown glass. There are also pi単atas, tin lanterns, silver jewelry and more. One figure that features prominently on merchandise is that of a frog, as the state's name of Guanajuato means "place of frogs". The market is located in a narrow alley filling three blocks behind the city's main fruit and vegetable market. The merchandise here is more authentic and cheaper that that found around the main square.
San Miguel de Allende's weekly bi-lingual newspaper is a great source of information about all aspects of sustainable living in San Miguel. Atenci贸n San Miguel is published by the Biblioteca P煤blica. Sales benefit programs which include school libraries.
Location: Newspaper vendors in the Jardin cost: 10 pesos
Resources Atencion online
http://www.atencionsanmiguel.org
Portal San Miguel
http://portalsanmiguel.com/http://www.de
De-paseo San Miguel
http://www.depaseo.com/depaseosanmiguel/DondeComer/Restaurants.htm
Estaciones de Autobuses
http://www.estacionesdeautobuses.es/guanajuato/default.asp?id=464
ETN
http://www.etn.com.mx/english/
Videos San Miguel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c0MIWRTHCE
Viva San Miguel
http://www.vivasanmiguel.com/doctorsmedicalservices.htm
Wikipedia SMA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Miguel_de_Allende
This Week in SMA
http://thisweekinsanmigueldeallende.com
SMA Culture
http://wn.com/san_miguel_de_allende_culture
SMA Walking Guide
http://www.seesanmiguel.com/index.php