Pueblo Bonito Vantage and San Miguel de Allende

We’re raising the bar for the new year and are proud to present Pueblo Bonito “Vantage,” our latest series of luxury properties that we know you’ll love. This month, we’re featuring one of our favorite get-away destinations: the beautiful and enchanting San Miguel de Allende.

We believe our latest upscale boutique hotel with its oversized rooms and suites, enhanced amenities, and superior services deserves a home as charming as its offerings, and  San Miguel de Allende is the place. Founded in the 16th century, the charming cultural center is known for its rich and accessible history. Tourists the world over come to explore the myriad cobblestone streets lined with pastel colored, colonial era buildings to discover the city’s hidden gems, all in the heart of Mexico’s Guanajuato. And our “Vantage” guests will have a front row seat. The hotel looks straight into the downtown with a view of its famous church and boasts a rooftop bar, pool and spa, too, all to enjoy while exploring the city. The property will also feature 45 residences: 19 homes and 26 apartments.

San Miguel de Allende, which became a UNESCO heritage site in 2008, humbly projects art and architecture displaying a perfect amalgamation of Spanish, Creole, and Amerindian style and design. One of the best examples of this is the Jesuit Sanctuary of Atotonilco. The site is famous for its murals of angels and demons and jaw-dropping Mexican Baroque interior. The site is not to be confused with what is likely considered to be the city’s most famous landmark, however. La Parroquía is a massive neo-gothic church admired for its iconic pink spires and turrets that casts a shadow over anything between it and the sun. Bring your camera! There’s a museum, too, housed in a stately mansion built in 1760. Museo Casa de Allende is the former home of the city’s namesake, Ignacio Allende. Along your way, stop and sit in the town plaza; El Jardín is one of the best places to mingle with the locals and watch the world go by.

Curious what’s outside the center of San Miguel? Trust us, the fringe is worth exploring, too. Just off the beaten path visit a giant flea market. Open on Tuesday’s you’ll be able to buy everything from handmade pottery and local spices to handmade clothing to fleece blankets with regional patterns and colors. And visit hungry; local food vendors serve mouth-watering traditional fare you won’t want to miss. And while you’re out, visit the Jardín Botanicó which showcases the best of the region’s succulents. Walk through more than six miles of cactus-lined paths and enjoy the view of the wild canyon below. The botanical garden is part of a larger nature preserve with scheduled educational events, including bird watching tours, workshops for kids, traditional sweat lodges, and a monthly full moon ceremony.

Whatever you do, make plans to get back to the city center for a night out. Locals won’t make it out until after 11, so there’s no rush. Take your time and hurry up; sip and stroll, dance to live music and admire the stars from one of many of San Miguel's rooftop bars. Stop in for apaloma (tequila, grapefruit, and soda) and live flamenco guitar at Mama Mía's, a crowd favorite a few blocks away from El Jardín, or grab a Victoria (the local beer of choice) and smile with locals at Manolo's, a local bar. 

Queretaro and Leon airports make it easy to get to San Miguel with direct flights through major cities in California and Texas as well as Chicago with American, Volaris, United, and VivaAerobus airlines. Simply call us for more details. There’s truly something for everyone in San Miguel de Allende, and when you stay with us at Pueblo Bonito, it’s all right on your doorstep. Book your next Pueblo Bonito getaway and stay tuned for more news about our Pueblo Bonito Vantage properties.