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San Miguel de Allende / Mexico

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The Plaza Principal in San Miguel de Allende with part of the pink parish church of San Miguel Arcángel behind the garden — Photo: Nan.P.182, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Nan.P.182 · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, for the best experience?In the dry months from October to April — warm afternoons around 72–79°F (22–26°C), almost no rain, and the town's two great street festivals fall at either end of that…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in San Miguel de Allende on a first visit?Stand in the Jardín before the pink parish church, drive 14 km north to the painted sanctuary of Atotonilco, and give half a day to the Otomí pyramid at Cañada de la…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in San Miguel de Allende, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat enchiladas mineras where the market cooks serve them, and hunt down two things found almost nowhere else: tumbagones, the town's own pastry, and a glass of colonche…

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