Casa de Sierra Nevada
Elegant boutique hotel offering exclusive room blocks and conference rates for attendees, plus hosting our welcome reception in their historic courtyard.
Community Partnership
Local Businesses
The San Miguel Literary Institute is rooted in the vibrant community of San Miguel de Allende. Our conference brings hundreds of international visitors to this magnificent city, and we partner with outstanding local businesses to enrich the experience for everyone — attendees and residents alike.
500+
International attendees visiting San Miguel each conference year
10 days
Average attendee stay in San Miguel de Allende
35+
Countries represented in our literary community
Hotels & Accommodations
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Luxury resort partner providing special rates, shuttle coordination, and the venue for our annual Faculty Dinner.
Hotel Matilda
Contemporary boutique hotel providing discounted rates and a featured gathering space for author signing events.
Hacienda El Santuario
Intimate hillside retreat offering attendee accommodation packages and hosting our exclusive small-group workshop intensives.
Casa Luna Bed & Breakfast
Charming colonial B&B providing discounted accommodations for scholarship recipients and emerging writers.
Restaurants & Cafes
El Pegaso
A beloved local institution that hosts our informal author breakfasts and provides catering for morning sessions.
Nomada
Inventive farm-to-table cuisine. Nomada hosts our annual Literary Lunch and offers special prix-fixe menus for conference attendees.
Café Monet
Charming café in the historic center offering complimentary espresso to badge-wearing attendees during morning hours.
La Mezcalería
Artisanal mezcal bar and restaurant hosting our closing night celebration with live music and regional cuisine.
Hecho en México
Traditional Mexican cooking school and restaurant offering special tasting dinners paired with conversations about food writing.
The Restaurant at Dos Casas
Award-winning contemporary Mexican cuisine. Partner for our literary gastronomy programming and chef-author dialogue series.
Cultural Venues
Bellas Artes Cultural Center
A stunning neoclassical venue that hosts our evening keynote readings and gallery exhibitions featuring book cover art.
Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel
The beloved public library serves as a free-event hub, hosting community author talks open to local residents.
Teatro Ángela Peralta
The grand 19th-century theater hosts our gala keynote night, providing a dramatic and unforgettable setting for literature.
Galería Atotonilco
Contemporary art gallery hosting our literary art exhibition, where visual artists respond to works by conference faculty.
Tours & Transportation
Conexiones Aeropuerto SMA
Preferred ground transportation partner offering reserved shuttle service between Guanajuato International Airport and conference hotels.
EcoTours San Miguel
Sustainable tour company leading our optional Saturday morning walking literary tour through the historic center.
MotoTaxis del Centro
Local mototaxi cooperative providing complimentary rides between conference venues for mobility-impaired attendees.
San Miguel Bikes
Bicycle rental partner offering discounted day rates to conference attendees for exploring the city at their own pace.
Get Involved
Are you a San Miguel business interested in joining our local partner network? We welcome hotels, restaurants, cultural venues, tour operators, transportation services, shops, and other community-minded businesses. Partnership benefits are tailored to each partner and can include attendee referrals, program listings, signage, and more. Contact us at [email protected] with the subject line “Local Business Partnership” to start the conversation.
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