I realize some of the posts on this forum are over a year old now, but I will be driving to San Miguel de Allende from Virginia, USA in September 2018 (crossing border at Larado). It will be myself, my wife and two dogs. I am just interesting in hearing from anyone who has done this trip recently, and who is prepared to offer me any tips or advice that might be useful. Please feel free to share what you did, how you did it, and any interesting stories that would be worthwhile hearing. PS I have a Residente Permanente visa and my wife (whose car we are driving into the country temporarily) is on a Residente Temporale visa.