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The 15 Best Day Trips from San Miguel de Allende

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, led by Santiago de Querétaro, León de los Aldama, Morelia. The closest is Santiago de Querétaro, about 1 hr by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from San Miguel de Allende at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santiago de Querétaro52 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
León de los Aldama100 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Morelia143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Irapuato69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Soledad de Graciano Sánchez143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
San Juan del Río97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Lagos de Moreno133 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
La Piedad de Cabadas148 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Silao de la Victoria71 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
San Francisco del Rincón116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Valle de Santiago75 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Cortazar53 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Acámbaro98 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Rioverde137 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Uriangato97 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from San Miguel de Allende

  1. 1

    Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of San Miguel de Allende2 hr round trip

    Known for Acueducto.

  2. 2

    León de los Aldama, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of San Miguel de Allende3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Parque Zoológico de León - Zooleón.

  3. 3

    Morelia, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of San Miguel de Allende4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez.

  4. 4

    Irapuato, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of San Miguel de Allende2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of San Miguel de Allende4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    San Juan del Río, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of San Miguel de Allende3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Lagos de Moreno, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km west of San Miguel de Allende4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    La Piedad de Cabadas, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of San Miguel de Allende4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Silao de la Victoria, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of San Miguel de Allende2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    San Francisco del Rincón, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of San Miguel de Allende3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Valle de Santiago, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-west of San Miguel de Allende2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Cortazar, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south-west of San Miguel de Allende2 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Acámbaro, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of San Miguel de Allende3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Rioverde, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of San Miguel de Allende4 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Uriangato, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of San Miguel de Allende3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: San Miguel de Allende to Santiago de Querétaro

A realistic pace for Santiago de Querétaro, 52 km from San Miguel de Allende. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave San Miguel de Allende
  2. 09:30Arrive in Santiago de Querétaro (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Acueducto
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santiago de Querétaro
  6. 15:30Head back to San Miguel de Allende
  7. 16:30Home in San Miguel de Allende

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from San Miguel de Allende?
The best day trips from San Miguel de Allende are Santiago de Querétaro, León de los Aldama, Morelia, Irapuato, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez. The closest is Santiago de Querétaro, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from San Miguel de Allende?
Santiago de Querétaro is the closest, 52 km south-east of San Miguel de Allende, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of San Miguel de Allende?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of San Miguel de Allende: Santiago de Querétaro (1 hr), Cortazar (1 hr).
How far is too far for a day trip from San Miguel de Allende?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is La Piedad de Cabadas at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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