I was surprised that a city as picturesque as San Miguel de Allende doesn't have that many green…read moreparks. Sure, there are plenty of plazas with gardens and benches like Jardin Allende in the center of town, but hardly any expansive parks with shady clusters of trees, kids' playgrounds, and dense greenery. That was why this unique oasis stood out to Jamie W and me, especially since our hotel was just down the street. Attempting to recover from the cobblestone roads, we frequently walked to the park during our stay. We liked watching the schoolkids practicing their shooting skills on the basketball court. In the evenings, amateur guitarists strummed on random benches throughout the park, and on the weekend, artists displayed their works on the main walkway as did vendors hawking souvenirs. Of course, there were also stands selling local snacks. Finally, the eastern edge of the park proved to be an effective starting point for our stepwise climb up to El Mirador. This was one highly functional park and bucolic to boot. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/goBt38P7tu

Decent spot to take the kids - we had fun for about an hour at the playground and walking around…read more They charge for the bathroom, so that was inconvenient. The walk was near many shops and food stops. Several families here during the week, recommend if in San Miguel.

I could spout a tired cliche like exclaiming this is the beating heart of San Miguel de Allende…read more Suffice it to say, this is the city's main plaza and the place where everyone congregates. With an abundance of laurel trees and constantly tended gardens, it's directly adjacent to the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel (review: https://yelp.to/_OoAnNXEyX). A variety of local food kiosks surround the square, and bands of immaculately dressed mariachi musicians serenade visitors for tips. The benches tend to get crowded, especially near sunset, so grab an open seat when you can. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ZDY8M2samr

The Jardin Allende is what I like about smaller town in Mexico! It's the life of the place, the…read morespot where everyone gathers, rests, meets, relaxes, it marks the center of the town with a nice decor and energy. Usually you have a nice quiosk for bands to play in the weekend, a cute water fountain that gives charm to the area, benches where people meet, rest, take a break. It is a charming place with more activity in the weekends. Jardin Allende has a nice trimmed garden and nice views of the Parroquia, you can't beat that! Ideal place to rest and get the vibe of the town!

Living history. During the rainy season water still flows in these tubs. I loved seeing and being…read moreable to touch historic relics. It looks just like it does in the tour books. This is a must stop for everyone. Busses and tour groups come by here today. Make sure you walk up the hill and see all of the birds nesting in April.

Unforgettable! If you go, the best hotel in the area is Paseo Real Hotel Boutique at Independencia…read more101. I left a review. Easy walking distance to this beautiful park. Equally stunning is the landscape architecture that brings all these natural wonders to life. Someone really had heavenly inspirations. As you walk--and there's a LOT of walking, you come across stunning waterfalls gushing water one right after another after another. Mrs. Yelper said it reminded her of Hawaii. Uruapan has something special here, not to be missed if you are in the area.

This park is so beautiful! There is a few water falls, its so green and perfect to admire nature,…read moretake pictures. You do have to pay to go in, but not expensive. They close at 6pm. Pretty big to walk around. There is also a lot of local vendors selling traditional stuff as well as food. It is all delicious and very prettt stuff.