Get Lost in the Wondrous
One of Mexico’s gems is San Miguel de Allende. It’s a colorful and well-preserved showcase of baroque and neoclassical architecture.
Its golden age came about the 1700s, when it struck riches by being a supply center for mining operations in Guanajuato. Mansions, palaces and churches were built in spare-no-expense fashion, first in the Mexican-Baroque style, and later, as art was moving away from the over-the-top, in the Neoclassical.
It was claimed by artists and foreigners in the 1900s, and that’s what it’s mostly known for today: its artistic output with galleries, festivals, and a rich cultural scene, as well as the retirees from abroad that have settled in this UNESCO World Heritage town.
It’s a breathtaking town to get lost in, stroll around its colonial architecture, alleyways, gardens, discover its many shops, experience its delicacies, and feel its wondrous sunlight.
Photos by Joaquin Carvajal.
Santa Ana Temple
Flower Carpets for Holy Week Celebrations
Dusty scenes produce of the charming cobblestone streets
Bright colors is the name of the game in San Miguel de Allende
And striking sunlight too…