Neighborhood guide
Living in Colonia San Antonio
One of San Miguel’s most loved neighborhoods: walkable, creative and lived-in, just south of the historic center.
Where it is
Colonia San Antonio sits just beyond the historic center of San Miguel de Allende, a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Jardín. Its main streets include the Ancha de San Antonio and Calle Stirling Dickinson, and it is close to Parque Juárez and the Instituto Allende.
The homes
San Antonio has everything from classic Mexican houses with courtyards to newly built contemporary homes and small condominium buildings. Many homes have rooftop terraces with views of the Parroquia.
Right now the AMPI MLS has around 70 listings in San Antonio. Most homes for sale are listed between about US$250,000 and US$750,000, with a typical home of around 190 m² built. The live listings always show what is available today.
Who lives here
Mexican families, artists, designers and long-term residents from the US and Canada who want to walk to Centro but live somewhere calmer and more residential.
Daily life
- Calle Stirling Dickinson for coffee, bakeries, restaurants and galleries. See the street guide.
- La Frontera and other favorites on and around the Ancha de San Antonio.
- Instituto Allende for art classes, events and its historic grounds.
- Parque Juárez for walks, its playground and the shade of its old trees.
Schools nearby
The schools closest to Colonia San Antonio, all within about 2 km; several are within walking distance.
Centro Educativo Cristóbal Colón
Preschool and daycare
Instituto Latinoamericano Bilingüe
Bilingual preschool and primary
Montessori San Miguel de Allende
Montessori school
Fuego Nuevo
School
Preparatoria El Pípila
High school (preparatoria)
Comunidad Waldorf Yemayá
Waldorf school
Instituto Bilingüe Milenio
Bilingual school
Preparatoria Ignacio Allende
High school (preparatoria)
Distances are straight-line. Confirm levels, language and fees directly with each school; ask us if you need help choosing.
Good to know before you buy
- You can live here without a car, but streets are cobbled and some are steep: you often walk uphill on the way home from Centro.
- Parking is limited on the busiest streets, so a home with its own garage is a plus.
- Some streets near restaurants and bars are livelier at night; quieter side streets are a few steps away.
- Property tax (predial) is low by US and Canadian standards; your notario confirms the exact amount at closing.