Savoring San Miguel: 10 Unforgettable Adventures, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

San Miguel de Allende is a incredible town in the middle of Mexico with so many things to do. It’s a walking town, it’s a foodie town, it’s an art town and it’s a very friendly town for tourists from everywhere. With so much history, the city is also a UNESCO world heritage site.

But what makes it truly amazing and such a wonderful place to visit anytime, is the weather. It’s literally in the 70’s year round. It does get chilly in the evenings, but the brilliant sun warms every day up to a comfortable temperature.

We’ve been fortunate to visit this city many times. Here are our 10 “Must Do’s” while visiting San Miguel de Allende.

Start in the Heart of the City - In the heart of San Miguel sits the iconic Parroquia. This is a great place to start your adventure. The full name is La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. The church was originally built in the 17th century but the gothic facade was added in the late 1800’s. The church sits at one end of the jardín (garden).

On any given day you will find street vendors selling food, drinks and local crafts. Both locals and tourists will enjoy sitting in the shaded areas in the warm afternoon.

San Miguel de Allende got it’s name from two important historical figures in the area. The first was Friar Juan de San Miguel, as seen in this statue. He was a Franciscan Friar who established the first Catholic settlement in the 16th century. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).