SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico — If ever there were a town that lived on its good looks, San Miguel de Allende is it. And if ever there were a time when American travelers were obsessed with pretty pictures, this … read more
Long a magnet for intrepid expats and creatives, this colorful colonial enclave attracts an ever-growing wave of visitors with its formidable art scene, singular architecture, and inimitable atmosphere. A pivotal player in the early days of the Mexican War for … read more
People come for the culture, the climate and the countless expressions of creativity in this 500-year-old storybook city that really hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years. It is safe and welcoming, and its festive, south-of-the border ambiance of laid-back … read more
Beautiful settings make for beautiful weddings and historic, romantic San Miguel de Allende dazzles every season with its Spanish Colonial splendor, cobblestoned streets, perfect weather, rich cultural life and blossoming culinary scene. Located about three hours north of Mexico City, … read more
It’s a picture-perfect colonial town with narrow cobblestone streets and tall spice-colored walls with carved wooden doors that open to reveal hidden courtyards and gardens inside. Historic churches and centuries-old buildings here have seen the passing of time for generations, … read more
San Miguel de Allende is a vibrant blend of Spanish and Mexican influences and is rich with romance, culture and historic charm. To understand the city’s origins, direct the time machine back to 1542 when the Spanish arrived in this … read more
Take a break from your meeting and step outside — you’re immediately invigorated by the breathtaking beauty of San Miguel de Allende’s Spanish colonial architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, and the colorful folk art in shop windows. Find a bench … read more
Picture an Italian hilltown — but with Mexican sizzle — so more colorful, more laid back, and with tequila and mezcal instead of wine and prosecco, and tamales and tostadas instead of pizza and pasta. That’s romantic, cobblestoned San Miguel … read more
For a city that’s hardly changed in hundreds of years, San Miguel de Allende certainly has a modern approach to art. This colonial jewel of a town that welcomes a strong and constantly evolving community of creative types has become … read more
If there ever was a festival-embracing, party-loving town that celebrates with especially enthusiastic fanfare, San Miguel is the place. Some festivals are deeply religious, others are wildly patriotic, while a few are fantastical and mildy insane – and most involve … read more