San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

• Introduction
• Hotels

San Miguel de Allende is an outstanding colonial city. The thing that stands out the most in the city is the great variety of styles, colors, and forms of the building's doors. These doors have appeared in many famous pictures, publications and books.

The thermal and alkaline springs that surround this area, such as El Chorro, Cieneguita, Montecillo, Atotonilco, Taboada, and the Cortijo, also make this a popular spot.

San Miguel de Allende offers a nostalgic Mexico of singular beauty and scenery and is considered a National Monument. Quality of life here is very important to the people of the city and is maintained through the conservation of its architecture, cobble stone streets, as well as its traditions and culture.

The beautiful colonial patios today are part of an ample variety of hotels, renowned for tourism and international restaurants. The city has become a natural refuge of talented craftsmen and national and international artists who exhibit their works in numerous art galleries. The colonial architecture and the atmosphere of the streets make for a cosmopolitan city. There is a magnificent bazaar with galleries and arts and crafts stores tucked between stately buildings of the Virreinal period, such as the Allende House-Museum, the House of Conde del Canal, the Temple of the Conception and the Oratorio of San Felipe Neri.

The Parish of San Miguel Arcángel calls for your attention, and only a few steps away is the Nigromante Cultural Center, the Allende Institute and the San Francisco Temple. One can also experience the Camara Music Festival and the Jazz Festival or the Wool and Brass Fair. There is a lot of opportunity to sample quality cuisines and splendid sites for relaxation. The cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs decorate this magical place. At night San Miguel de Allende reveals its splendor and it becomes a place full of entertainment. Enjoy a supper by candlelight with live music and dance until dawn.

Only 20 minutes from San Miguel de Allende on the highway, headed towards Dolores Hidalgo, is the Atotonilco Sanctuary which was built in the 18th century. It is the place from where Cura Miguel Hidalgo took the standard of the Virgin of Guadalupe with which he raised his armies. While here, admire the domes and religious frescoes. The Sanctuary dedicated to Jesus of Nazareth is impressive.

Recommended hotels in San Miguel de Allende

Hacienda De Las Flores   Book It The Hacienda de las Flores Hotel, in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, is an exclusive site, designed for resting and relaxation.

Atotonilco El Viejo   Book It Hotel Atotonilco el Viejo is located only a half km away from Atotonilco and a few 12 kms away from the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende.

Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende   Book It San Miguel de Allende, located in a valley between mountains, 276 kms Northwest Mexico City, descends 2km down the hill, from 2.050 to 1.850 mts above sea level.

Mision de los Angeles   Book It It’s an architecture masterpiece built on arch shapes that covers the space between four pillars and walls. The vault origins come from the colonial times since the Spaniard architecture

Casa Rosada   Book It The Hotel Casa Rosada in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico is a beautiful architectural unit that before becoming a hotel used to serve as a hospital; the Hospital de Naturales de la Purisima Concepción, colonial jewel from the 18th century.