San Miguel De Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende, a colonial-era city in Mexico’s central highlands, is known for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene and cultural festivals. In the city’s historic, cobblestoned center lies the neo-Gothic church Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, whose dramatic pink towers rise above the main plaza, El Jardín.
The main attraction of the town is its well-preserved historic center, filled with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. This and the nearby Sanctuary of Atotonilco were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2008.
In November it should be reasonably warm during the day (highs in the mid-70's), but will get quite chilly in the evenings (lows in the high-40's) so be sure to pack jackets.
We suggest you exchange money prior to arriving in the city (for better rates), although major US credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. The exchange rate is hovering around 17-19 MXN/USD, which is very favorable to historical exchange rates.
The town is noted for its streetscapes with narrow cobblestone lanes, that rise and fall over the hilly terrain, and occasionally defy colonial attempts to make a straight grid.
Its cultural and artistic reputation has brought many people from Mexico and abroad here to live. Several publications have named it one of the top 10 cities to retire.
How to get there
The closest airports are in Leon (BJX) and Queretaro (QRO) - both of which are a little over an hour by car. BJX is the larger of the two and offers more international flights, but QRO is a little closer.
Airport Transfer
The easiest way to get to SMA from any of the airports is using a private transportation company, it is easy to reserve, affordable and you'll have a driver waiting for you when you arrive!
Getting Around
There's no need to rent a car to get around as almost everything in the city is walkable or a short, inexpensive cab ride. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes to navigate the cobblestone streets if you plan to walk.
