Delicious Expeditions in San Miguel Allende, Mexico

¡Bienvenidos!

Arrive by personal driver or shuttle service to San Miguel, enjoying the rugged countryside that is typical of Mexico's central highlands along the way. At sunset we'll gather for a cocktail reception to get acquainted and discuss our plans for the week. Dinner at one of San Miguel's oldest restaurants.

Discovering a Colonial Gem

After breakfast we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of San Miguel, known as "The Forge of Independence" for the important role it played in gaining Mexico's independence from Spain. We'll visit colonial churches, wander past 400-year-old homes and get a feel for how San Miguel manages to be both a vibrant contemporary Mexican town and a true colonial gem. After breaking for churros and hot chocolate we’ll head to the local market to peruse stalls piled high with tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, chiles, herbs, and flowers. Then we’ll head back to the house to delve into the secrets of the traditional Mexican kitchen with a cooking class and late lunch. Free evening.

Ceramics & Chile Rellenos

We'll spend the morning shopping at the ceramic factories of Dolores Hidalgo. See a demonstration of how Mexico's famed talavera pottery is made and hand-painted. Lunch at Vicente’s—famous for its carnitas before heading back to San Miguel to learn the art of making chiles rellenos. Prepare traditional cheese-stuffed Poblano peppers, as well as Chiles en Nogada and Ancho chiles stuffed with refried beans.

Ghost Towns

Day trip to Pozos with a hike through the deserted ruins of the once famous silver mining town. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon cooking class featuring naturally healthy Mexican cuisine.

Moles

Free morning to schedule a massage or explore the town. The afternoon features a class on moles. We’ll learn how to make the traditional black mole, as well as green mole, and then incorporate them into a fabulous dinner, starting with tortilla soup.

Guanajuato!

After breakfast we’re off to Guanajuato, an historic jewel one hour from San Miguel. This colonial town features underground streets, colorful shops, and houses climbing up the steep hillsides. We’ll lunch on specialties from the Bajio region. Free evening to explore the town's varied restaurants and nightclubs.

Local Artisans

We’ll start the morning with a guided tour of San Miguel's mask museum, then continue on to local artisan workshops. San Miguel is famous for its tin ware, paper maché, wrought iron, and silver. An afternoon cooking class and lunch featuring a fusion menu. Learn how to take the best of traditional Mexican cuisine and transform it into new, inspiring dishes. We'll spend our last evening together on a colonial patio with margaritas at a local restaurant.

Buen Viaje!

After breakfast return to your airport of choice or another destination in Mexico.