√ San Miguel de Allende (Mexico): information on the city, what to visit and what to do San Miguel de Allende?

San Miguel de Allende

Population: ~ 50.000

Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: -6 hours (+/- changes due summertime/daylight saving)

Climate, weather: 22ºC (72ºF) from September to February and 23ºC - 26ºC (74ºF to 80ºF) from March to August with a rainy season May to October and the dry season from November to April.

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This colonial gem is situated about 160 miles north of Mexico City and remains a relatively untouched antique city of the old world.

There is a blessed absence of traffic lights, parking meters, billboards, and neon signs.

The city seems free from the pressures of modern living. San Miguel de Allende has been declared a national monument: no building is allowed that doesn't conform to Colonial style.

San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) - Things to See:

The historical city center

El Charco de Ingenio Canyon

San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) - Local Fiestas and Festivals:

World Famous Chamber Music Festival (August)

Jazz Festival (November)

Charm & Climate

This small, quiet, charming town with its mild weather and slow pace is sure to capture your heart. From your first stroll down the cobble stone streets of San Miguel Allende, you will discover why people from all over the world come, return and, in many cases, decide to stay. San Miguel de Allende is almost never hot, and enjoys a mild climate year round with cool evenings. San Miguel is also a very green city, with trees, flowers, botanical gardens, and is surrounded by hills.

Things to see and do

Ranches breeding brave bulls, vineyards, haciendas, the Tuesday market, colonial architecture, churches, thermal baths, archaeological sites, spectacular scenery, excellent golf and tennis, superb equestrian facilities, hiking and mountain biking.

More information and interesting Web-Sites regarding San Miguel de Allende:

► www.sanmiguelguide.com

Information about the art, art galleries, culture and the history of San Miguel de Allende. Listings of hotels, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals available in this historic town

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