San Miguel de Allende

The Sanctuary of Atotonilco, 14 km from San Miguel, is called 'Mexico's Sistine Chapel': its walls and ceilings are entirely covered by 18th-century murals and paintings created over three decades by artist Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre.

In San Miguel, life happens at the Jardín: every sunset, locals and visitors fill the iron benches under centuries-old laurels while estudiantina musicians roam the streets with lanterns and song.

The Parroquia is Mexico's most photographed silhouette: its rose-colored neo-Gothic towers, redesigned in the 19th century by self-taught master builder Zeferino Gutiérrez after postcards of European cathedrals, define the city's visual identity.

San Miguel invites you to slow down: ceramics and painting classes in legendary studios, gallery walks downtown and weekend artisan markets.