Other Tourist Scams in San Miguel de Allende

Fake Photography Permission Fees at the Parroquia

At the entrance to the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel on the Jardin Principal, individuals in unofficial uniforms approach tourists claiming that photography inside or near the church requires a paid permit from the municipality or church administration. No such permit exists. The scam targets visitors who want photos of the iconic neo-Gothic facade and are concerned about violating local rules.