San Miguel de Allende
The beauty of the city of San Miguel de Allende in the central highlands of Mexico comes from its Spanish baroque architecture and influences. The city also has a vibrant arts scene with many fiestas of art, music, and food held throughout the year. Cobblestone streets lead to the main plaza, El Jardin, and the pink neo-Gothic church, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, the iconic city landmark. Many consider colonial-era San Miguel de Allende one of Mexico’s prettiest cities, and it’s no wonder. Here, visitors will find leafy courtyards, narrow cobblestone streets, and a historic town center from which the Gothic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel’s pink towers rise high above the main plaza.
With colorfully painted buildings lining the hilly landscape and some of the best food, art festivals, and artisanal shopping in the world, San Miguel de Allende is easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors will especially love it if they are a fan of baroque Spanish architecture, colorful blooms, and warm weather. The city's centerpiece, the Sanctuary of Jesus of Atotonilco, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other noteworthy attractions include the San Miguel Arcangel Parish and the Mercado de Artesanías. San Miguel de Allende features some spectacular Colonial and Spanish architecture and is considered one of Mexico’s, as well as the world's, most attractive cities. This charming Mexican city is packed with cobbled streets zig-zagging into leafy courtyards. And at the center of the city, the iconic pink Gothic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel stands towering above the El Jardin.
