By Fernanda Noriega
Surely you have heard the popular phrase among San Miguel residents and visitors: “The advantages of walking on foot.” And of course there are! We have all thought at some time, not without a certain discomfort, that San Miguel was not designed for cars. Given the dimensions of the streets, it can be more complicated and slower to travel by car, especially if you want to spend the day in the center. I bet you have seen small metal circles on some sidewalks or door knockers on houses. There is a reason for these; in the old days people went from one place to another on a donkey or horse. When they went into houses, shops, or canteens they tied their animals to these knockers.
Imagine taking a ride through the streets on horseback. Of course, it is not very common for us to know how to ride, so this should interest you. Get Your Guide is an agency dedicated to making this plan a reality. With the first session you learn the basics necessary to ride a horse. Then they accompany you for a walk through the center, and a visit to three traditional canteens in the city! This is the way to enjoy local life like a local. You will first visit the neighborhood of San Antonio, and pass by colorful houses and its beautiful church on your ride. Once you get to Centro, you will go through Benito Juárez Park, before going down one of the most emblematic streets of the city: Calle Aldama. The tour ends in front of the illuminated Parroquia. During the trip you will make three stops for drinks in the three most
