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Public Library (Biblioteca Publica)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 47 attractions in San Miguel de Allende
Traveler Description: Run by volunteers, this library is the second largest bilingual library in Mexico.
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Attraction type: Library

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5 of 5 stars
Durham, NC
Aug 15, 2008

The Biblioteca Pública should be one of your first stops. This beautiful colonial building contains the largest bilingual privately funded, publicly accessible library in Mexico. Like many facades in this 466 year old city, do not be fooled by appearances. After going though the front entrance, we entered a relaxing courtyard. It is so relaxing that many people end up... more

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4 of 5 stars
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Nov 16, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

While I was staying in San Miguel, the biblioteca was one of my most frequent haunts. They might not have the latest titles, and the books on the shelves can be a bit run-down, but I could always find something good to read there (very important when you don't have a phone, tv, or computer in your apartment). I've found... more

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1 of 5 stars
lubbock, texas
Jan 6, 2007
1/7 found this review helpful

If your are going to San Miguel de Allende--a jewel in the middle of Mexico--to be with a bunch of Americans who talk about their wonderful gated homes and expensive furnishings then the Public Library is the place for you to go. more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Jun 22, 2006
13/15 found this review helpful

The library locally known as the Biblioteca is the hub of activity throughout the year. I have often enjoyed the beauty of the courtyards, the flowers, trees, the sound of the water fountain, soothing breeze, birds, children laughing or listening to the Spanish and English conversations while sipping a drink in the Cafe. As a lover of libraries it doesn't... more

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