San Miguel de Allende
About 4 hr by car from Mexico City
Colonial streets, a pink Gothic church, rooftop bars and art galleries.
Why locals go
The splurge weekend for celebrations.
Visiting Mexico City?
At 4 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Mexico City for your flight home.
What to book
- Historic center walking tour
- Hot springs at La Gruta
- Wine tour nearby
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Rooftop dinner facing the Parroquia
- Hot-air balloon at sunrise
With friends
- Rooftop bar crawl
- Hot springs day
When to go
Year-round.