Welcome to San Miguel de Allende!

Known for its stunning colonial Spanish architecture, cobblestone streets, thriving arts community, growing culinary scene and ideal climate, San Miguel de Allende is a magical city in the heart of Mexico.

Located in Guanajuato State in the Colonial heartland of the country, San Miguel de Allende is a historical town of incredible beauty, a destination for artists and adventurers from around the world. San Miguel de Allende was named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2008 and a "Pueblo Magico” by the Mexican government.

Founded more than 450 years ago, San Miguel de Allende is named for both the monk Juan de San Miguel and General Ignacio Allende, a hero in Mexico’s War of Independence. San Miguel's unique and charming historic central plaza, and the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, a 17th-century church whose pink spires are an anchoring point no matter where you are in the city.