Travel Tips for Visiting The Open Door Relapse Prevention Center in San Miguel de Allende
Dec 8th, 2007 by admin
The Open Door Women’s Relapse Prevention Center located in San Miguel de Allende in the spectacular mountainous region of central Mexico. The online vacation guide goNOMAD says:
San Miguel De Allende is one the hippest, busiest, most charming towns in Mexico. …Without question, the Jardin, the central town square, is the main attraction. Hang out for a few hours, listen to music from strolling musicians, read beneath a shady tree. Or, go church hopping and check out the Parroquia, the Oratorio, or any one of the numerous other churches in town.
While there is plenty to do in San Miguel, there are some basic travel tips to follow in order to make your stay in Mexico go smoothly.
Bring Comfy Shoes
Most of the streets and sidewalks are steep and paved with uneven cobblestones and flagstones. Visitors should be prepared for their stay in San Miguel with a pair (or two!) of good, comfortable walking shoes.
Altitude Adjustment
Also remember that San Miguel de Allende is at high altitude, around 6000 feet. It may take a few days for your body to adjust to the thinner air. Be sure to drink plenty of water and take it easy if you feel dizzy or unusually tired.
An additional effect of the higher altitude, the UV exposure is far higher than it would be at sea level to due to the thinner air and reduced cloud cover.
Sunblock and limiting your sun exposure is important.
Pack Accordingly
Even during the warmest months (March through May) when the afternoons can reach 90 degrees in San Miguel, the evenings can drop to 50 degrees! It is advisable to bring at least a light sweater or jacket for this time of year.
The rainy season in San Miguel begins the beginning of June and generally lasts through the middle of October. The rain can fall quite heavily, but don’t let this discourage you - not only are the days pleasantly cool, but by August, the desert, which previously only yielded cactus and thorn bushes, is now covered with wild flowers and grass. It is truly a wondrous sight to see the transformation!
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