As it turns out we ended up booking our accommodation in Guadaloupe, when Lauren talked me into staying at a hostel. Our hostel was a bit far from the city center and took about 20 minutes to walk into town. While I usually wouldn’t mind having to take a 20-minute walk to reach the town it is a downright transgression if you are visiting the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende, which was voted the #1 city of 2017 by Travel and Leisure.
Since I lost my mind and ended up staying in a hostel, life was quick to remind me why I don’t do that.
What about the cost you ask? Isn’t it cheaper to stay in a hostel? No, not really. We each paid $40 for a bed in a shared room and you can easily book an Air BnB for the same price with the added benefit of privacy and security. Don’t believe me? Check out these beautiful Air BnBs all for under $40 close to the heart of the city here, here, and here.
The Muros en Blanco (“Blank Walls”) project opened the Colonia Guadaloupe Art District in late March. The urban street art project showcases the work of young artists from around Mexico and from other countries (Chile, Argentina, Canada, Germany and the United States) who were participating in conjunction with local artists to promote the new art district and support tourism in San Miguel de Allende.
A key aim of the project is to channel youthful energy and talent, from graffiti to vibrant art that both artists and the community can take pride in. They hold a festival twice a year called Muros en Blanco which focuses on promoting the development of Public Art and the recovery of spaces, especially in Colonia Guadaloupe. This means that the art is continuously changing as different artists participate in the festival twice a year.
Piia / Ticket to Adventures
September 23, 2025Wow such beautiful pieces! I love street art as it brings so much colour and joy to our grey neighborhoods. It is fantastic that they are engaging young people in this project.
Steph & Zach
September 23, 2025You truly captured some beautiful artwork. By the way, we LOVE your blog title image! Beautiful!
Carmelatte
September 23, 2025I love this street art <3
Carmelatte
jin
September 23, 2025LOve this post! Searching to street graffiti and murals are actually one of my favorite things to do in a city, so this was a fun post to read through! Thank you for sharing - looks like you’ve found some great city art!
Alex
September 24, 2025Oh wow the street art there is beautiful! Love all the bright colours and funky designs- thanks for sharing!
Elaine J Masters
September 25, 2025So many more reasons to visit! I love street art and had no idea there was so much to see there.
Colleen Sorenson
January 16, 2026Hi Eemma! I am just now seeing this! You have photos of my house, hehe. I am the founder of Muros en Blanco Street Art project, begun in 2012. Thanks for your interest in our project!!!
I now offer walking tours through my neighborhood of Colonia Guadalupe explaining about the murals, artists, neighbors, municipal administration and how we changed the law from illegal to legal permission. (every Thursday & Friday morning) It’s been quite the experience! With over 100 murals painted by local, national & international artists, I have a lot of explanations & stories!
Sure hope you come visit again! We absolutely DO have some really really cool & inexpensive airbnbs here in Colonia Guadalupe & it is less than a 10-minute walk to the Jardin! We are directly across the street from Historic Centro. (so sorry you had a “less-than-desirable” experience with the hostel, maybe you will let me know which one?)
Soon to come - a FB page of StreetArtSMA with information on our project. Otherwise, contact me for any info: colleensfsa AT yahoo DOT com
Come visit !!!!!
Eemma Iseman
February 19, 2026Hi Colleen! So funny about your house! Thanks for stopping by and reading. I would love to include your walking tour info on my page. Is it okay if I insert your email in my post? Also, let me know when the Facebook page launches and I’ll be sure to add it in as well!