San Miguel de Allende Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Guanajuato, Mexico
About San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel is, first and foremost, a city built for relaxing. It is a Spanish colonial town of 72,000 people (2020). The urban area has 160,000 people. It is a heritage site protected by the Mexican government in order to maintain its character. In 2008 it was designated aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded as "San Miguel el Grande" in 1542 by the Franciscan monk Juan de San Miguel, it became a centerpiece in the war for Mexican independence from Spain. After the war, in 1826, San Miguel was given city status and renamed San Miguel de Allende after Ignacio Allende, a hero of the independence movement, the "first Mexican soldier" and a native of the city. In danger of becoming a ghost town in the early 20th century, the town was declared a national monument in 1926 and building became heav
Top Attractions in San Miguel de Allende
Explore the best things to see and do in San Miguel de Allende:
- ★Another Face of Mexico Mask Museum
- ★Audubon Society Birdwalks
- ★Bici-Burro Cycling
- ★Casa del Inquisidor
- ★Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal
- ★Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez
- ★Coyote Canyon Adventures
- ★Día de Muertos
Where to Eat in San Miguel de Allende
Must-try local food and restaurants:
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- 🍴Café de la Parroquia / La Brasserie
- 🍴Cafe La Ventana
- 🍴Cafetería San Agustín
- 🍴Café Yenatu Panza
- 🍴Comida China
Where to Stay in San Miguel de Allende
- 🏨Casa Carly
- 🏨Casa Carmen
- 🏨Casa de la Noche
- 🏨Casa Don Pascual
- 🏨Casa Florida
- 🏨Casa Mia Suites Apartments
San Miguel de Allende Travel Guide Sections
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