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Joe S.

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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can I find a quiet, inexpensive room in an "expensive" town (SMA)?

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It's great here in GTO, but I want out, for the last, frenetic week/weekends of the Cervantino Festival. I'm a young senior who is a poor sleeper (GTO dog packs, traffic noise and I do NOT get on well, at night!!)- and on a limited budget. Frankly, cheap hotels tend to depress me. A room in a private home environment (Mexican? ex-pat?) would be much nicer. I'd like to find a place for about 10 days, beginning this coming Saturday (10/19) -could be longer -maybe up to 3 weeks. Rates can be with/without meals. Planning on a day trip over from GTO Thurs. (1017) to line something up. Referrals? Ideas?
Other than being a light sleeper, I'm robust and in good shape -love to hike, garden, travel (last 3 winters in New Zealand, have photos!) good cook, good collection of "world music" ... (and, yes, references, if you want them)
Thanks for input! Joe S.

Jack Dallas

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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can I find a quiet, inexpensive room in an "expensive" town (SMA)?

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I was in San Miguel about 14 months ago and rented a house for two weeks.
The house was located in a compound with a casita and a studio. The
owner lived in the casita. He mentioned that on occasion he rented the
studio. It is a nice room with bath and a lot of windows. It is located
upstairs. There are three patios on the grounds. All have an abundance
of flowers.<p>When I was there the owner (Jack Edburg) had a cook that prepared one
meal per day and served it around 2:00 p.m. The food was delicios and
plentiful. You may be able to work a deal with him to include the meals
in the rental. He also had a housekeeper that would do laundry for a
small fee.<p>Here is the link to the rental:<p>http://vrbo.com/vrbo/6804.htm<p>The compound is located between the Instituto Allende and the downtown
plaza and close to Parc Juarez. It at the back of the Bario de la Aldea which is a nice walled
neighboorhood with only one entrance.<p>When I was there I did not notice it being very noisy.<p>Go to the above link and send Jack a message asking him about the studio.
He is very cordial and a very nice host.<p>Hope this works for you. <p><p>

Carol Schmidt

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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can I find a quiet, inexpensive room in an &quot;expensive&quot; town (SMA)?

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SMA is not quiet, we have fireworks many early mornings and late evenings, and the bells chime at all hours,not necessarily anywhere near on the hour. Day of the Dead celebrations are coming the time you specify, too. Ear plugs will be cheaper!

gpk

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Try Patzcuaro

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It's much quieter and more Mexican. Always worth a visit. Quite a few Gringos live there.

Jean

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Try Patzcuaro - NOT!!

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I agree it's a nice place, but he leaves on the 19th for 10 days. Isn't that going to take him right into the Day of The Dead celebrations? Mind you they are fascinating, but I don't know if he could take the noise level :)<p>

Lucy

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Tradition? (SMA)?

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Traditionally, Mexico is not for the person seeking peace and quiet.. The evenings are full of barking dogs, roosters with the wrong time, car alarms, loud music, etc. That was the hardest adjustment for me. Also the hardest when I returned to the states. After 2 years in Mexico, I can't sleep because it is too quiet. I have to leave the radio or TV on. Go figure..<p>: It's great here in GTO, but I want out, for the last, frenetic week/weekends of the Cervantino Festival. I'm a young senior who is a poor sleeper (GTO dog packs, traffic noise and I do NOT get on well, at night!!)- and on a limited budget. Frankly, cheap hotels tend to depress me. A room in a private home environment (Mexican? ex-pat?) would be much nicer. I'd like to find a place for about 10 days, beginning this coming Saturday (10/19) -could be longer -maybe up to 3 weeks. Rates can be with/without meals. Planning on a day trip over from GTO Thurs. (1017) to line something up. Referrals? Ideas?
: Other than being a light sleeper, I'm robust and in good shape -love to hike, garden, travel (last 3 winters in New Zealand, have photos!) good cook, good collection of "world music" ... (and, yes, references, if you want them)
: Thanks for input! Joe S. <p>

Jean

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Your best bet...

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Is ear plugs. As Lucy says, Mexico is about noise. During the festival season I use ear plugs and have no problems with the noise. Most of the noise here does not bother me, but I understand your problem. If the ear plugs don't work....I think you might be out of luck.

joe

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Wow! I think my concern about noise has gotten taken out of context!

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Hey folks, my question was about getting a room in San Miguel. The concern about noise is real - but incidental to my basic appeal for help - that{s to find a room, ideally in a private home, in SMA. Here's 4 or 5 resposes with all kinds of advice, but nothing in response to my basic search - a room in SMA. I know about noise, ear plugs, fans and all that, and will deal with it. Help in the BASIC question would be gratefully recieved!<p>
Is ear plugs. As Lucy says, Mexico is about noise. During the festival season I use ear plugs and have no problems with the noise. Most of the noise here does not bother me, but I understand your problem. If the ear plugs don't work....I think you might be out of luck.<p>

Carol Schmidt

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Okay, here are cheaper SMA hotels with phone numbers

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I don't know about getting a room in a home, but these are the first three hotels listed as "economical" in "The Insider's Guide to San Miguel," 2002 edition:<p>Hotel Posada de las Monjas, Canal 37 several blocks west of Jardin, 152-0171, 64 rooms, variety of sizes and lighting. No reservations. Closest to train and bus station. Credit cards.<p>Hotel Parador de San Sebastian, Mesones #7, 152-7084, 12 rooms with private bathrooms. No credit cards<p>Hotel Sautto, Hernandez Macias #59, by Bellas Artes, 152-0051, 20 rooms, no credit cards. Beautiful courtyard, excellent Bella Italia restaurant on premises. Rooms worn but comfortable. (My recommendation, it's very central, and the courtyard is quiet away from the restaurant.)<p>Six more hotels and two hostels are listed as "economical." Hope this helps.

Loco

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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We love to go on tangents and just our minds wander in public

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it's cathartic I've been told

helen

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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SMA places to stay

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If you go to the university campus, or are taking Spanish there, they can arrange a homestay for you. I had my own room in a fairly nice house, cost $300/month, but there are others charging less. Most people doing this had good experiences and in a gringo town like SMA, this is a good way to practice your Spanish

Loco

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Never seen an SMA resident post here

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Basic consensus is you gotta go there ... especially to find a room.

arbon

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Never seen an SMA resident post here..if they did,it would be &quot;An Ode to the cathartic &quot;

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or so I'm told.;-]<p>: Basic consensus<p>
 
 
 
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