San Miguel de Allende was founded over 450 years ago by Fray Luis de San Miguel
and is now preserved by the government of Mexico as a national monument. Built on
the side of a hill 6,400 feet above sea level, the city is located in the state of
Guanajuato, about three and a half hours north of Mexico City.
Cobblestone streets, flowering gardens, a spring climate year round, simply styled
whitewashed homes and patios characterize this picturesque city. Visitors from Europe
and the Americas return repeatedly to San Miguel because they find it safe, clean
and tranquil, and an ideal setting for work, study, shopping, sight seeing or relaxation.
Throughout the year, there are a variety of cultural events in San Miguel: concerts,
plays, lectures and dance programs. Since many foreigners have made San Miguel their
home, it has a unique international flavor, yet one is constantly reminded of being
in old Mexico listening to vibrant Mariachis in the central plaza, while enjoying
authentic cuisine and colorful people.
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