San Miguel de Allende, a one hour drive from the city of Guanajuato, is a veritable colonial jewel, with its elaborate architecture, cobblestone streets, centuries-old traditions and vibrant culture.

 

The city offers a great variety of hotels in all categories, nearly all featuring San Miguel's trademark colonial courtyards. And to compliment its top-notch accomodations, San Miguel is a restaurant-goer's paradise.

 

San Miguel de Allende is a favorite residence of talented craftsmen and artists both from Mexico and abroad. With its unique magnetism, it has become one of the select destinations for international tourists in Mexico. Colonial architecture combines with a certain atmosphere to make San Miguel a cosmopolitan city, where the visitor can find amazing art galleries as well as bazaars and craft shop after craft shop. And we mustn't forget that this city, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to several major film, music, theater and food festivals. At night, San Miguel de Allende reveals a whole other side of its attraction, with great entertainment and a carefree atmosphere to match.