San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

The colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, population 120,000 is situated on a hillside facing the Laja River and the distant Guanajuato Mountains in Mexico. San Miguel de Allende was declared a national monument in 1926.

San Miguel de Allende boasts a thriving cultural and entertainment scene. Many events, plays, lectures, and art classes are in English. The renowned San Miguel Music Festival is held every year. San Miguel de Allende is a city with dozens of churches and hosts a full calendar of religious festivals throughout the year.

San Miguel de Allende is located in central Mexico, 92 km west of the city of Guanajuato and 276 km northwest of Mexico City, off Highway 110. The average temperature ranges between 16º and 22º C (61º and 72º F).

The city's magnificent colonial edifices, which often combine baroque and neoclassical elements, offer clear examples of the eclectic mix of architectural styles, as you'll see in buildings such as the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel and the Oratorio de San Felipe Neri.

You'll have a clearer understanding of the city's role during the independence insurgence when you visit the stately mansion that houses the Museo Casa Allende.

In addition, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is a destination that draws tourists from all over the world due to its important cultural events, such as the Sanmiguelada, which was inspired by Spain's Pamplona Festival.

The city also hosts world-famous events such as the Chamber Music Festival and the San Miguel Jazz Festival, which features renowned artists.