{"id":41846,"date":"2021-07-24T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T06:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=41846"},"modified":"2021-07-21T16:41:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T14:41:55","slug":"wonders-san-miguel-de-allende","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/wonders-san-miguel-de-allende\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Wonders of San Miguel de Allende"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traditional and avant-garde city, San Miguel de Allende is one of the most appreciated destinations by art lovers. From the beautiful architecture to the local gastronomy, it is a city waiting to be discovered.<\/h2>\n

Located at 1910m above sea level, San Miguel de Allende<\/strong> is one of the emblematic cities of the State of Guanajuato<\/strong> and of all of Mexico<\/strong>. Even UNESCO could not help but recognize its unique beauty, naming it a World Heritage Site<\/strong> in 2008.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Jezael Melgoza on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Walking through the streets of this city is a one-off experience. The streets covered with sanpietrini<\/strong><\/em>, so colorful and characteristic, give a sense of belonging and home, indeed.<\/p>\n

This town offers many activities, from cultural tours to horseback riding. Here the 8 wonders of San Miguel de Allende:<\/p>\n

1. Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangelo<\/h2>\n

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of San Miguel de Allende? Definitely, it’s the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel, the city’s pink neo-Gothic jewel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Photo via en.wikipendia.org<\/div><\/div>\n

Originally built in 1555, this parish is the result of multiple renovations as well as\u00a0changes in style<\/strong> over the centuries. Finally, in 1890, Don Zeferino Guti\u00e9rrez will lead to the transformation of its facade and the completion of the architecture.<\/p>\n

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The neo-Gothic building appears a very distinctive light pink color. Do you know why? The complex was built with pink tuff<\/strong>, this stone extracted directly from the volcano Palo hu\u00e9rfano<\/strong>, at the time not far from the city, and now extinct.<\/p>\n

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Photo via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Upon visiting the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel, you will come across the main square well recognizable by the circular trees. A very relaxing green area<\/strong>, perfect to take a break and enjoy the quiet but crisp San Miguel de Allende.<\/p>\n

2. Museo La Esquina, Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano<\/h2>\n
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La Esquina Toy Museum houses one of the greatest treasures of this country: the traditional Mexican toys<\/strong>. This collection, which counts with more than a thousand pieces, holds an extraordinary history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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“Artesano de juguete mexicano” – CARLOS ORDU\u00d1A BARRERA<\/div><\/div>\n

Indeed, the collection was born more than 50 years ago<\/strong> from a little girl and her passion for toys. The owner, Ang\u00e9lica Tijerina<\/strong>, remembers how her father, upon returning from trips to the Mexican republic, always brought her a gift. Thus, her love for toys.<\/p>\n

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Colorful and creative, the Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano<\/strong> will surely bring your childhood spirit back. Here, you’ll find toys of all kinds from all parts of Mexico: from the desert territories to the mountains to the coastal areas of the south of the country.<\/p>\n

3. Jardin Botanico el Charco del Ingenio<\/h2>\n
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Just a few minutes from the center of San Miguel de Allende, we come to the botanical garden “El Charco del Ingenio”, an open-air museum with a great variety of succulent plants<\/strong> typical of the area.<\/p>\n

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This natural reserve was created with the aim of preserving the local flora<\/strong>, constantly endangered by urban expansion. Overall, this park hosts more than 535 species of plants and numerous animals including 156 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, dragonflies, and butterflies.<\/p>\n

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4. Artisanal Markets<\/h2>\n

During your stay in San Miguel, you can’t miss coming across its rich and colorful<\/strong> markets!<\/p>\n

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From carpets and wool tapestries to brass-made<\/strong> mirrors, boxes and stars, and decorated ceramic<\/strong> vases, you’re spoiled for choice. The queen of all, however, is certainly the papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>, material par excellence of Mexican craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

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At these markets, each item is a unique work of art in its colors and shapes.<\/p>\n

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Photo via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

5.\u00a0Ca\u00f1ada de la Virgen<\/h2>\n

Known across the country for ensuring respectful animal husbandry, this sustainable family business<\/strong> works to raise healthy livestock and help with environmental conservation.<\/p>\n

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And it is precisely in this terrain that the Ca\u00f1ada de la Virgen pyramids<\/strong> were built. Dating back to the period between 540 and 1050 B.C., they were used as ceremony sites and as observatories of celestial bodies.<\/p>\n

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Photo via en.wikipedia.org<\/div><\/div>\n

This archaeological site is the perfect example of architecture, astronomy, and mathematics that distinguishes the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. San Miguel de Allende Food Tour<\/h2>\n

If you want to experience the city to the fullest, you should definitely try the flavors of Mexican cuisine<\/strong>! Local food tours are the perfect opportunity to enjoy the culinary tradition and local specialties.<\/p>\n

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Among the typical dishes, there are las enchiladas mineras<\/strong><\/em>, las pacholas<\/em><\/strong>, the famous local fiambre<\/strong><\/em>, not to mention the delicious\u00a0Rabo de Zorra<\/strong><\/em> and chiles capones<\/strong><\/em>. These dishes are easily accompanied by the good cebadina<\/strong><\/em>, beet-water, or by a tasty colonche<\/em><\/strong>, an alcoholic drink made from prickly pear.<\/p>\n

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7. Canyon Coyote<\/h2>\n

Located just a couple of minutes from downtown, here we are in the middle of nature among rocks and streams exploring the area on horseback<\/a>. It doesn’t matter if you have experience or not, as long as you don’t lack the spirit of adventure!<\/p>\n

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Guided hikes will take you to the top of the canyon from where you can enjoy the entire San Miguel de Allende zone.<\/p>\n

8. F\u00e1brica La Aurora<\/h2>\n

After decades of textile production, the La Aurora Cultural Center for Art and Design<\/strong> is now home to paintings, crafts, and art studios.<\/p>\n

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In 2004, in fact, with the help of Don Francisco Garay and the creative initiative of North American artists Christopher Fallon, Mary Rapp, Merry Calderoni, and DeWayne Youts, the factory became a meeting place not only for professionals but a real cultural center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Accommodation green in San Miguel de Allende<\/h2>\n
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Posada Corazon, San Miguel de Allende<\/div><\/div>\n

San Miguel de Allende is a city to live in, and there is no better lodging than Posada Coraz\u00f3n<\/a>. This beautiful home, located in the historical center of the city, covers an “apple heart<\/em>“, a name given to the gardens behind the facades of the old residences.<\/p>\n

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Posada Corazon, San Miguel de Allende<\/div><\/div>\n

This spacious building, typical of Mexican architecture of the 1960s, offers a peaceful experience among fruit trees, flowers, aromatic plants, and relaxing areas.<\/p>\n

Discover more: Posada Coraz\u00f3n\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

So, what do you think? Ready to experience the city of a thousand faces?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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