About San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is known for its climate, striking Colonial architecture and artist community.

It offers a unique and singular experience in art and culture as well as history, outdoor exploration and varied culinary pleasures. This charming city of 140,000 was founded over 450 years ago, and is considered to be the "Heart of Mexico".  Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende offers its residents a number of authentic and exciting locations.  The interplay of Prehispanic cultures, Spanish and other foreign influence has created a unique lifestyle, resulting in a fusion of distinctive elements in architecture, art forms and cuisine. The enchanting and seductive colonial architecture is highly valued, and strict building codes are enforced within the historic center.  You will note the lack of streetlights, stoplights and neon signs, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the friendliness of the local people as they go about their daily activities at a San Miguel pace.

San Miguel serves as an inspiration for artistic expression in all its varied forms. It is a town that never ceases to inspire and delight the senses. Visit over 100 restaurants and as many galleries, an array of world famous festivals and events, and much more.

This visually stunning town sits at an elevation of 6266 feet cradled by the Picacho Mountains, it is nestled within a beautiful valley.  The San Miguel year round traditional activities are the expression of a rich history spanning over four centuries.  Also, more and more popular are restaurants, hotels, spas, organic farms and retreat centers found in the surrounding countryside, still virgin and delightful in a myriad of ways.   San Miguel de Allende is one of the cities of Mexico with high levels of "green culture", with services that are decades ahead of other locations within the nation.

The almost palpable magic of San Miguel will make you want to return over and over again, or simply stay forever.