Delphine Teisserenc

San Miguel de Allende Vacations

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende is a tranquil town with exceptional colonial architecture.

Visit San Miguel de Allende

Romantic
Park and garden
Nature, Adventure & Sport

San Miguel de Allende: How to get there?

1 hour from Guanajuato by bus

San Miguel de Allende: See when to go ?

All year round

San Miguel de Allende: For how long?

One day

Learn more about your destination

San Miguel de Allende: What to see nearby?

Mexico City

Canyon Sumidero

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Yaxchilan

What our travelers think of their stay

To the east of Guanajuato State, this is a colourful, colonial city.

My suggestion

San Miguel is also a great place to shop for unusual gifts. The numerous gallerys and jewelry shops have lovely, Mexican creations with a modern twist!

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende is a tranquil town with exceptional colonial architecture.

My suggestion

Take some time to wander through the streets of San Miguel de Allende and go round its handcraft market before having a good lunch on the terrace of a restaurant.

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