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 How to Get There

 Most visitors either fly into Leon, Guanajuato; Gueretaro, Gueretaro; Mexico City or Guadalajara and take ground transportation to SAan Miguel de Allende. The closest International commercial airport with the most scheduyled flights is Leon, Guabajuato. 

To fly (international airports), you will need a valid passport. It must be presented at the airline check-in. Once on the plane you will be given a form to fill out - for customs. There are restrictions as to what you can bring to Mexico......Some of these restrictions are limits for "duty free" and some are absolute, such as firearms without a permit (not to mention drugs).

Most commonly encountered restrictions are:

• Most food items - especially plants, fruits and seeds.
• Cigars and cigarettes - over 20 packs per person may be subject to duty.
• Liquor and wine - over 2 bottles per person may be subject to duty.
• Controlled substances and drugs - a no no!
• Firearms - only for hunting and a permit must be obtained from the Mexican Consulate in advance.

The Immigration counter is your first stop after you disembark the plane. Here you will have to present your passport and tourist card (FMT given to you on the plane) (if you have an alternative to the FMT, then you use that).  Your passport will be stamped and your FMT signed and stamped to make your arrival official. Next you'll proceed to the baggage claim area for your luggage.

Customs is the last step, here you will need to have your Customs Declaration Form filled in (the customs form you were given on the plane). Mexico has a "Red Light - Green Light" system for customs. If you have put "Nothing to declare" on this form, you will be asked to push a button....... If the light is green you can exit without inspection; if the light is red you will be subject to inspection. This is a random system, and therefore there is no way to know whether you will get a green or red light. Consequently you need to be honest on your Customs Declaration and declare anything over and above what is allowed, paying all applicable duties. If you do not, and are caught by a red light, the fines may be very steep.

By Land
Buses are also available from just about anywhere in Mexico to San Miguel de Allende. From Mexico City airport you can take the Aeroplus (at the airport - very convenient sinc eit is at the airport) to Queretaro (3 hours non stop), then take another bus to San Miguel (1 hour). The last bus leaves the airport at 8:30 pm.. The number at the bus terminal in San Miguel de Allende is (415) 152-2206.