San Miguel de Allende in Mexico
San Miguel, in the state of Guanajuato, is architectural literature . With an atmosphere of romantic poetry, shaped by the beatnik influence from the 1940s ( Neal Cassady lived here his last years) and with the cadence marked by the otomi traditional songs, San Miguel engages from the first moment.
Do you need reasons to fall in love? Here we give you seven, but we promise you that there will be at least six left over. With San Miguel, love stories always begin with a crush.
Its monuments, a compelling reason to travel there
1. ITS TERRACES…
There is no better place to appreciate San Miguel than from the heights , with the panoramic vision of its colonial beauty that the multiple rooftops from the city.
Crowning an old stable of the hacienda of Ignatius Jose de Allende (the revolutionary in whose honor San Miguel was named), ** La Azotea ,** a stone's throw from the Beyond Garden and with views of three emblematic buildings of the city, it tempts with a lighted patio and one more menu outstanding , in which stand out the chipotle shrimp and the Cucumber Martini.
a stone's throw away, the inn boasts of its closeness to the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and uses the building as dramatic set from your terrace. In the table, organic and local products they turn into stuffed chilies and tamarind margaritas.
two. …AND ITS VIEWS
Beyond the plate, the rooftops serve on a tray the visual delicacy that is San Miguel.
Wherever you look, you have a postcard image; from the triad of the convent of Las Monjas, the temple of San Francisco and the Parish seen from La Azotea, to the very close-up of the Parroquia de La Posadita, to the views in 360º of the Sky Lounge terrace in the hotel baby.
forget about instagram : the memory of San Miguel from the heights will be the best souvenir that you take from your visit
360º views
3. YOUR HOTELS
San Miguel is one of the tourist jewels of Mexico, and its accommodation offer reflects it: some of the best hotels in the country They have decided to make San Miguel their home, and yours temporary.
Five minutes from the Garden, the Nena boutique hotel is a haven of peace in the heart of San Miguel. built in a restored colonial mansion, with wide open spaces that merge with the historical heritage of the city , baby offers six well-kept rooms organized around the inner courtyard, ensuring the intimacy and personalized attention to each guest.
Nena may be a refuge from the madding crowd of San Miguel, but it boasts of a city from the sky lounge , its rooftop bar with some unrivaled views to the profile of the Parish. Take advantage and go see the sunset ; It will be the best memory you take with you from San Miguel.
A stone's throw from Nena, the Hotel Matilda is a worthy heir to the plus side avant-garde of San Miguel. The hotel takes advantage the colonial exterior of an old house, and incorporates it into the modern building central, which houses the rooms of minimalist style.
Matilda takes advantage of the calm of Aldama street to offer pure relaxation to his guests, and adds his spa treatments and its pool bar to the experience. It will cost you to get out.
Hotel Matilda, the avant-garde
Four. YOUR RESTAURANTS
If there is a word that defines Mexico, it is "delicious" . If we extrapolate the experiment to San Miguel, the word that would define it would be “deliciously imaginative” . The gastronomic offer of San Miguel constantly reinvents itself , and choosing a place to eat is a daily challenge.
But if we had to choose a restaurant, surely Hyacinth 1930 would be on the list finalists (at least) . This restaurant, in the old Cohen House , takes traditional Mexican cuisine and gives it a twist , always leaving in the center the basic elements of the local gastronomy: corn, and maguey. Their mushroom carnitas tacos and salsa macha will make you sing.
Mexican breakfast fan? don't miss the Coffee MuRo , One of the favorites both locals and tourists. Its menu includes from some very celebrated Mexican style eggs to gourmet toast. If you want to come back at noon, don't be ashamed: their chili en nogada it is more than justification.
Crispy pork bacon accompanied by rajas tamale and black chichilo
5. YOUR ART GALLERIES
In matters of art, San Miguel combines the traditional with the avant-garde like no other place. Here you can get from a aztec mask , to an expressionist painting, to a minimalist furniture.
Don't let the name confuse you: Aurora Factory , in San Miguel, is synonymous with contemporary art . In this diaphanous space, organized around the inner courtyard, galleries coexist with fashion stores, and names like designer brand Pineda Covalin with the painter ** Juan Ezcurdia .**
Even if you have no intention of buying anything, the Aurora is a fascinating look at the artistic side of San Miguel , and well worth a morning (and afternoon) .
looking for a earthier art ? Then go to Artisan market , where a whirlwind of colors and sounds receives you as soon as you enter, in the purest style of the typical Mexican markets.
The positions are divided into narrow, winding corridors, and so much you can find handmade furniture like caged birds traditional snacks , including chapulines, the king of Mexican snacks: fried grasshoppers with salt and lemon . Dare to try them.
Sugar skulls at the Craft Market
6. ITS STREETS
But, despite its many attractions, one of the best activities that San Miguel has to offer is simply his existence. Take a walk downtown, or beyond, and you'll see that the experience of being in this magical town no further additives needed.
as much for get to the Garden and the Parish in the central square, or cross the urban fabric to reach the Jet (place where the town was founded in e 16th century ) and the House of Culture, or strolling along the cobbled sidewalks in search of nothing in particular, getting lost in the nooks and crannies of San Miguel is really getting to know it.
Lose yourself in its colored streets
7. YOUR SUNSETS
Yes, yes, call us corny … But it is enough to see a day (or several) the sun hide behind the cathedral to fall completely, hopelessly, in love with San Miguel de Allende. Welcome to the club.
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