Neighborhood guide
Living in Salida Celaya
The south side of San Miguel, from Colonia San Antonio out along the highway toward Celaya.
Where it is
Salida Celaya is one of the five general zones that AMPI, the local real estate association, uses to organize San Miguel. It starts with Colonia San Antonio and Allende just south of Centro and follows the highway toward Celaya, past Villa de los Frailes, La Lejona, the Malanquín golf club and the Unidad Deportiva.
The homes
This is where most of San Miguel’s gated communities are. You will find newer homes with gardens and parking, condos with shared pools, lots inside private developments, and older homes in San Antonio within walking distance of Centro.
Who lives here
Families, because of the schools, parks and sports facilities; retirees who want a garden and an easy drive to Centro; and buyers who want a gated community with amenities.
Daily life
- Groceries and shopping: the big supermarkets and everyday services are on this side of town.
- Sports: the Unidad Deportiva, gyms and the Malanquín golf club.
- Schools: several of the schools families choose are close by; each neighborhood site lists the ones nearby.
- Centro: 5 to 15 minutes by car, or a walk from San Antonio.
Good to know before you buy
- HOA fees: gated communities charge monthly maintenance fees; ask what they cover (security, water, common areas).
- Traffic: the highway and the Libramiento can be busy at school and rush hours.
- Water: ask whether the home has city water or a community well, and about storage tanks.
- Land title: make sure there is a proper escritura; we check this with the notary for every purchase.