SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

2019. Travel + Leisure's vote for San Miguel de Allende, Mexico # 1 BEST CITY IN MEXICO and #2 BEST CITY IN THE WORLD Award.

Color, texture and flavor all in the same place. The halls are filled with beautiful fresh flowers fruit and vegetables that blend into the smells of traditional mexican cooking.

A unique private colection of mexican vintage toys. Its basically a folk art museum and a great place to take kids.

The owners, American expats Heidi and Bill LeVasseur, curate an extensive collection of approximately 500 ceremonial masks that all together comprise an eclectic display. Indigenous textiles, handmade paper and traditional dolls can also be found throughout the gallery.

An 18th th century church located 10 minutes outside of San Miguel. The main feature of the complex is the rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the mainnave and chapels. Also a historic land mark. An image of the Guadalupe Virgin was taken from Atotonilco and served as Mexico´s first Insurgent flag.

Mojigangas that are giant paper maché puppets that are part of every parade, practically a San Miguel Icon.

Originally a convent, Bellas Artes is and art paradise. Art expos and different kind of clases are tought daily. You must alsostop by to see the colorfull mural made by famous muralist in the late 1940´s by David Alfaro Siqueiros.

Day of the Dead is the most Mexican tradition of all! Its believed that on November 2nd the dead revisit their families. The altars, costumes, flowers, decoration and parades are a wonderful opportunity to see what Mexican culture is all about. San Miguel has mixed ancient traditions with new interpretations of this special day with music, art, culinary experiences and more.

The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, a towering parish church overlooking El Jardin from the southern side of the plaza. The prominent church's neo-Gothic design is the vision of the self-taught stonemason and architect Zeferino Gutiérrez, who is rumored to have used European lithographs of Belgian and German churches for artistic inspiration.

This more than 170-acre botanical garden set in an ecological preserve, you'll have the chance to spot wildlife, walk along greenery-lined trails and learn about various species of local cacti.

Just outside of San Miguel are several hot mineral springs that have been made into bathing spots. They're all just off the road leading to Dolores Hidalgo. 10 minutes away from San Miguel.

A 40-acre archaeological site, Cañada de La Virgen is a sprawling nature preserve located just 15 miles west of San Miguel de Allende. Explore the site and you'll find seven Toltec pyramid structures across four complexes.

A beautiful 205 acre park made at the end of the 19th century in honor of president Benito Juarez has French Inspired architecture as well as fountains and trails that are idea for a morning walk or run.

With 200 + options of restaurants and food stands, the culinary scene is San Miguel is thriving. Endless options of food, from fine dinning to delicious street food the options can satisfy the pickiest eater.

A textile mill from 1902 to 1991, Fabrica La Aurora has since become an art-lover's paradise in northern San Miguel. There you´ll find art, jewelery, home decor and more.