22 days in Guanajuato Itinerary

A relatively small town in central Mexico, relaxed San Miguel de Allede offers an ideal setting for visitors in search of a bit of history and a great deal of photogenic architecture.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Miguel de Allende: Queretaro City (Peña de Bernal & Cerro de las Campanas) and Vivero Quinta Fernando Schmoll (in Cadereyta de Montes). The adventure continues: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, explore and take pictures at Fabrica La Aurora, stroll around El Charco del Ingenio, and make a trip to Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our San Miguel de Allende trip planner.

Sacramento, USA to San Miguel de Allende is an approximately 24-hour combination of car and flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Sacramento to San Miguel de Allende. In January, San Miguel de Allende is a bit warmer than Sacramento - with highs of 74°F and lows of 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Leon.

León is the most populous city and municipality in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): stroll around Parque Metropolitano de Leon, get to know the resident critters at Parque Zoologico de Leon, visit Zona Piel, browse the different shops at Centro Comercial Altacia, then engage your brain at Centro de Ciencias Explora, and finally explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte e Historia de Guanajuato.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Leon tour itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from San Miguel de Allende to Leon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Celaya.

Celaya is a city and its surrounding municipality in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, located in the southeast quadrant of the state. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Celaya: Salamanca (Via Alta Centro Comercial, Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, &more), Morelia (Antiguo Palacio de Justicia, Casa de la Cultura de Morelia, &more) and Plaza Jacarandas (in Irapuato). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 22nd (Sat) at Parque Acuatico Villa Gasca. Pack the 24th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Reino de Atzimba. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Temple of Carmen, pause for some serene contemplation at Templo de San Francisco, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ex-Convento Santa Martia Magdalena, and explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo..

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Celaya trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Leon to Celaya in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daily temperatures in Celaya can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. On the 30th (Sun), you're off to home.