San Miguel de Allende was founded by Fray Juan de San Miguel over 450 years ago. San Miguel de Allende besides enjoying one the best climates in the world, is a bright, seducing and fascinating city; full of cultural riches. In only a brief stroll through the historic downtown area one comes to see that this Mexican national treasure is a marvel of architectural preservation. The historic zone, which includes stunning examples of Colonial 19th century buildings, brings visitors back to another time in history.

San Miguel de Allende’s tourist attractions include museums, historical and colonial paintings and murals, artisan’s and art galleries, archeological sites, colonial architecture, natural thermal mineral hot spring, historical churches, two major cultural and art institutes ( Bellas Artes y Instituto Allende ) and several smaller institute, cultural and theatrical presentation throuhhout the year ( the city is on the circuit of the fine Arts institute of México, based in méxico city), several “ mercados “ and a multitude of smaller artisans’ fabrication shops where you can watch them make what they sell.

Many foreigners have come to live in San Miguel de Allende adquiring luxurios colonial residences and have made of this “magic Place” their permanent retirng paradise

Also is visited by thousand of turist and students from all over the world that come to study art, and spanish among other subjects

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Air ports close to San Miguel de Allende

Airports close to San Miguel de Allende are Queretaro and León
Queretaro a 40 minutes away and the Airport of León at 1 hour and 45 minutes
Queretaro 62 km.
León 228 km.
México D.F: 270 km.