AHA Excursions
Each Session we offer our students a selection of fun field trips to historical cities and landmarks. Some of them include: Querétaro, a city famous for its opal quarries and Baroque architecture; Guanajuato, a major silver mining center in the 18th century which is known for its underground streets and mummy museum; the Atotonilco shrine, now a world landmark for its unusual frescoes, is still visited by over 6,000 Catholic pilgrims every weekend; and very near there - our favorite natural hot springs where we go for a swim. Also, on Friday afternoons we offer a traditional Mexican cooking class conducted by an expert Mexican mama.

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Public Library
San Miguel has a very nice Public Library with an extensive collection of books in English. You can become a member by leaving a $200.00 pesos deposit (about $18.00 US), $100.00 will be reimbursed to you before you leave. In the afternoons you can participate in a conversation exchange in Spanish with people who are learning English. The library also offers an ongoing weekly series of films. It is located 3 blocks from the Academia.

Internet Cafes
There are many Internet Cafes in town that are very reasonably priced. One of them is two doors down from us.

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Bookstores
"El Recreo" offers books only in Spanish and some videos. 
"Lagundi" offers magazines and maps.

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Outdoor Sports
San Miguel has several hot springs or "balnearios" from which to choose. So bring your bathing suit, sandals, cover-up and plenty of sun screen. From the athletic lap swimmer, to the carefree sun bather, to the therapeutic soaker...there's something for everyone here.

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Botanical Garden
There is a lovely cacti botanical garden that preserves and sells plants. A good place to have a picnic and a safe stroll in the countryside.

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The Academia Offers Free of Charge:

• A mailbox in which we will place any mail, email, faxes and packages you receive. In emails be sure the sender inserts your name in the subject area.

• Money exchange for dollars and traveler's checks.

• Incoming calls. We will voice you to the phone booth at any time.

• A safe deposit box for your valuables.

• The school's doctor in case of emergency.

• Additional information you may require, Carmen and Jorge are in the office from 8:30 am - 6:30 pm, Mon-Fri.

• Upon arrival, the Academia will issue you the school's I.D. so that you do not carry an official I.D. or passport during your stay and get into musuems for free. 

• Wireless Internet