Fabrica La Aurora
Fabrica La Aurora
4.5
Art GalleriesArchitectural BuildingsAntique Shops
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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  • TubaKoseogluOkcu
    Istanbul, Türkiye6,737 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly Recommend for Those Who Hold Dear Art and Antiques
    I was in San Miguel de Allende for a business meeting and during the only free time we had, I opted to visit this place on my own and I'm glad I did it. Though a bit outside downtown yet only of 10 to 15 minutes of walking distance, Fabrica La Aurora is definitely a must see if you are into art and antiques. This old factory is turned into a complex where you have art studios, galleries, antique shops, handcrafts shops and cafés and bistros. It's very different than the rest of the town, yet also very much in line with the overall spirit. You can get lost inside for hours and hours without being bored at all. It's like a labyrinth of rooms, you get in one, you get out from the other. It's really lovely. The things sold here are much higher quality than the rest of the town. I definitely recommend this place for a solid 2 hours of walk around (if you have more time, it's all the better).
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 October 2023
  • SHP1973
    Tehran, Iran63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delightful art venue
    What a great venue. If you want to buy or view art or decorative objects mostly by Mexican artists go there. Located in an old converted factory building. Great way to spend half a day! It also has 2 very good cafe's within the place for a quick bite or drink.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 November 2023
  • mayacosmos
    Englewood, New Jersey309 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Art gallery galore
    Have visited several times in the past few years and am always amazed and entertained and captivated by the vast array of art and furniture under one roof. Something for everyone. Tonight was the 20th annual art walk and the space was popping with wall to wall people checking out the gallery, drinking wine, sangria and margaritas as well as some tasty appetizers including empanadas. Wonderful music and awesome laid back vibe with everyone having a wonderful time. Another perfect night in SMA
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 February 2024
  • Mark R
    San Miguel de Allende, Mexico50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Art in a Great Old Complex
    This is a 'must see' for any locals or visitors. It is a large old factory, which is great to see by itself, but it has so many different and talented artists, in all price ranges. We have bought a few fantastic pieces of art and crafts, which we will always cherish.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 April 2024
  • EliSnow15
    North Bergen, New Jersey246 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Art and Life in Motion
    Wonderful classy cultural space filled with multi talented artists. You can spend an entire day or two viewing the multi faceted galleries and artists in motion. This is a true gem to experience.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 30 April 2024
  • Krystal P
    40 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place to spend a couple hours
    Nice place to visit and walk around and see many nice pieces of artwork. Especially loved the woodwork. There are many artists here to see and beautiful things. No air conditioning and was very hot inside. The restaurants are great for lunch.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 May 2024
  • littlemomma_1955 🏝️
    Riviera Nayarit, Mexico4,273 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful relaxing place
    Yesterday was my second visit since 2021, so many more shops and galleries have opened. I love the history and creative vibe here. So much art, antiques, jewelry and clothing options to choose from. It’s also nice to have a respite with an adult beverage. Things here are always changing so don’t miss an experience very unique.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 20 September 2024
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glencoewanderer
Glencoe, IL201 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
The history of Fabrica La Aurora is very interesting and they've done a good job of highlighting the building's treasures. But unless you're really into shopping, it can be a pretty overwhelming visit. We walked around for about 45 minutes and then we were done. But you could spend HOURS there. We just don't love shopping enough to wander for that long.
Written 3 February 2020
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StevensAve
Bronx, NY147 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Located less than 15 minutes north of the downtown, this complex has a multitude of artisans to peruse. Unfortunately, except for a couple stores with clothing accessories: jewelry and pocketbooks, most of the art work was dark and depressing. One exception: the use of gold by some artists to render spectacular paintings reflecting Aztec and Mayan theology. Other than that, one hour is sufficient to go thru the complex and get back into town
Written 6 January 2020
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Julie F
53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
From Centro San Miguel it is a quick cheap taxi ride. The old textile mill has been tastefully remodeled for numerous art galleries with a variety of talented artists represented. The best venue to see so much in one locale. The main cafe was very busy and if we'd been hungry would have eaten there.
Written 15 February 2020
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rmaria
San Francisco, CA1,122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Are we really going to compare art in Asheville and SMdA? The River District is mostly newbies and most not at the level of SMdA artists. Asheville downtown galleries are very expensive and almost at SF Bay Area prices. I have shopped both SMdA and Asheville have pieces from each in my homes. Yes, BOTH are expensive for most people, for sure. But jeez, SMdA kills it when it comes to discovering new and different art that we can afford. I will take a couple hour flight any day to buy art in SMdA rather than drive a few hours up to Asheville. We shop every gallery we can in the USA and just purchased a large piece of art from a gallery in Nashville, so we're trying but we mostly find art in SMdA. We just came back from art buying trip to CDMX/Guadalajara and found a sculpture at Sergio Bustamante but didnt see anything else we liked. One thing about SMdA is that you dont need to walk far from one district to another looking for art. Something to be said about that!
Written 17 February 2022
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konken1
Scottsdale, Arizona17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
Love this rehab of the old fabric factory. Many great showrooms to visit with friendly staff. The outside/covered restaurant was a great place for a cocktail and snack, we were there during a big storm and the staff let us stay past the official closing time while we enjoyed watching the hail and rain under the metal roof. Its hard to judge many of these places as they are all just slowly reopening from COVID lockdowns but I can see where this wold be a viable arts venue as they return to the new normal.
Written 6 June 2021
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Tirey C
Houston, TX148 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
I have to say that this place had some really awesome things. I guess I was not in the mood to spend so much money on the quality items that they had there. I would say this is not a tourist visit really, but more something for an art collector or someone looking for something expensive for their home. So on the upside… lots of amazing high-quality products. On the downside everything that I fell in love with was over $1000.
Written 21 December 2021
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frederika
Santa Barbara, CA119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This location is refreshing and a far cry from the traditional mexican wares you find around town.
Filled with some great modern design it is an eclectic, friendly , informal environment full of young artisans.
Great interior design products, like lamps, carpets and pottery. And some more famous global art, as well as sculpture.
Worth a visit if you have the time. .
Written 5 January 2020
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Ken CC
Washington DC, DC186 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
The art showrooms in this converted factory exhibited a pretty wide range of art. Some was really good, though we would probably disagree about which art we liked. It was definitely an interesting place to spend a few hours.
Written 16 March 2020
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bucketlisttravellers
Sydney, Australia3,642 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
This complex was an old textiles factory that was a major employer in the area until 1991. It has since been converted into a major art space with dozens of art galleries showcasing local and international talent. It is set amongst beautiful buildings and grounds. There are also art classes available from some galleries. We spent a couple of hours here and there are restaurants as well in the precinct. This is a must visit if you love art in all its forms.
Written 30 January 2020
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Paul
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico133 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This is one of the few places we have found in the world where we could see truly creative design applied to arts and crafts, fine painting and sculpture, first-rate crafts, modern and antique furniture, lovely fabrics and clothing, ceramics, and many other art forms. What a treasure house of fine goods! Then we had lunch on the outdoor patio. Lovely!
Written 16 March 2020
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