About San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is a charming 450 year-old town in the state of Guanajuato, located in central Mexico. It was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, joining the likes of the Vatican, the Island of Delos, Machu Picchu, and Yellowstone National Park.

Founded by Franciscan Monk Fray Juan de San Miguel, the city was originally named San Miguel el Grande. It was renamed San Miguel de Allende after the Mexican Independence, in honor of General Ignacio Allende, one of the Mexican Independence's heroes.

Long considered a national treasure, the town has been featured in many travel magazines and periodicals as the most eligible destination in Mexico.

San Miguel’s pleasant weather, quaint locale, and old colonial charm have combined to make this the most sought after refuge for travelers looking to go abroad.

Hot springs in the outskirts of town, cobblestone streets, open-air markets, and churches that are several hundred years old all contribute to the local flavor in their own inimitable way.

The most striking landmark in central Mexico, legendary architect Zeferino Gutierrez’s La Parroquia, stands tall in the center of town as a symbol of San Miguel de Allende’s uniqueness and timelessness.