San Miguel is packed with stunning colonial architecture. The town square is the focus of the city. La Parroquia, which faces the Jardin is one of the main architectural attractions here.
Another colonial gem, now home of the famous Instituto Allende, founded by Sterling Dickenson and popularized by GI's coming back from Vietnam. An accredited school that offers degrees and college credit, it hosts long- and short-term students from around the world. The art and language school is open to visitors—tour the building and extensive gardens and enjoy a treat at one of the cafes inside. Don't miss their frequent weekend arts and crafts fairs.
San Miguel offers an international atmosphere that has become known world wide. Feature stories have been in magazines including McCall's , Redbook , Forbes , Holiday , NY Times Magazine and many more. San Miguel is habitually on "10 best" lists, such as best place to retire, best place to visit, best climate, best cultural activities, best place for investment.
Activities are almost endless. Tennis, golf, hiking, mountain biking, horse back riding, swimming, ballooning, bird watching and more. Among all this amenities, you can find El Secreto, as it´s name says, a secret kept out from the cities you know.
There is instruction and classes in every dimension. Painting, drawing, sculpture, theatre arts, jewelry making, Spanish, cooking, bridge, dance and much more.
The restaurants have become an attraction in themselves, known for the wide variety and charming ambiance. The entire town is a national landmark and international landmark as recognized by the U.N. as a historic colonial town. So come and see for yourself and make new friends and enjoy your personal pursuits.
The local park a few blocks south of the Centro is a lovely spot to sit and people watch. In early February, the park blossoms as the site of the annual Candelaria spring festival of plants. Botanical Gardens are gorgeous, peaceful place for leisurely walking, serious hiking, even a bit of rock climbing.
San Miguel is a very musical place. If the chamber music or guitar festivals are months away, don't despair—live concerts are very frequent, in the local theatres, at restaurants and bars, and in the main square.
Another colonial gem, now home of the famous Instituto Allende, founded by Sterling Dickenson and popularized by GI's coming back from Vietnam. An accredited school that offers degrees and college credit, it hosts long- and short-term students from around the world. The art and language school is open to visitors—tour the building and extensive gardens and enjoy a treat at one of the cafes inside. Don't miss their frequent weekend arts and crafts fairs.
San Miguel offers an international atmosphere that has become known world wide. Feature stories have been in magazines including McCall's , Redbook , Forbes , Holiday , NY Times Magazine and many more. San Miguel is habitually on "10 best" lists, such as best place to retire, best place to visit, best climate, best cultural activities, best place for investment.
Activities are almost endless. Tennis, golf, hiking, mountain biking, horse back riding, swimming, ballooning, bird watching and more. Among all this amenities, you can find El Secreto, as it´s name says, a secret kept out from the cities you know.
There is instruction and classes in every dimension. Painting, drawing, sculpture, theatre arts, jewelry making, Spanish, cooking, bridge, dance and much more.
The restaurants have become an attraction in themselves, known for the wide variety and charming ambiance. The entire town is a national landmark and international landmark as recognized by the U.N. as a historic colonial town. So come and see for yourself and make new friends and enjoy your personal pursuits.
The local park a few blocks south of the Centro is a lovely spot to sit and people watch. In early February, the park blossoms as the site of the annual Candelaria spring festival of plants. Botanical Gardens are gorgeous, peaceful place for leisurely walking, serious hiking, even a bit of rock climbing.
San Miguel is a very musical place. If the chamber music or guitar festivals are months away, don't despair—live concerts are very frequent, in the local theatres, at restaurants and bars, and in the main square.
