San Miguel de Allende

Founded by Fray Juan de San Miguel over 450 years ago, San Miguel de Allende, besides enjoying one of the best climates in the world, is a fascinating city, colorful, seductive, and full of artistic and cultural riches. It only takes one walk through San Miguel to realize that it is a great example of conservation. San Miguel's historic center, is a lively area, filled with precious colonial buildings.

In the center of the city is the Parroquia of San Miguel Arcángel (right), an important landmark in this beautiful and mystical city. San Miguel de Allende is considered to be not only one of the most beautiful cities in the whole country of Mexico, but in all the world. It is also known as the ''Ciudad de las Fiestas'' for its calendar full of cultural and religious festivities, as well as various international festivals.

San Miguel's marvels don't stop there, San Miguel also offers its visitors an endless array of restaurants, cafes, night clubs, art galleries, gift shops, art schools, museums, etc. Every kind of Mexican handicraft is available here in San Miguel, including ceramics, blown glass, wrought iron, tin, silver, leather articles, and more.