(CNN Spanish) – Getting lost in the streets of a city when you are visiting can be quite an experience to know first-hand its local life and culture. And that is precisely what the magical San Miguel de Allende invites.
This beautiful city in the state of Guanajuato, in central Mexico, is known for its history and its charm. Colonial streets full of colors and crafts embrace the travelers who stroll through its corners.
We asked our audience what their favorite tourist spots in San Miguel de Allende were and found that it is not easy to choose.
“It is difficult to choose a favorite place in such a magical town. All its streets and churches captivate ? ”, he said @natarzola.
On your side, @soyyolly wrote: “When I first came to that city I felt that I was really in the Mexico that I always imagined !! I loved !!! EVERYTHING!!!”
If you plan to travel to San Miguel de Allende, here are some unmissable spots in the city.
Their churches
Parish of San Miguel Arcángel. Photo: Pedro Santiago Salas
Our user @alexmencol He tells us on Instagram: “I was there with my wife, it is a very charming town and I would like to return with my children, its church impressed us by the majesty of its structure we stayed at night and it lit up in a special way”.
“San Miguel de Allende is a beautiful magical city, I loved its cathedral,” he wrote @nancy.viteri.9.
And it is that the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel impresses with its towers that outline the city, imposing itself on the main square and exhibiting its neo-Gothic style.
But, in addition to this parish, in San Miguel de Allende you can also visit other beautiful temples, such as the Temple of the Immaculate Conception, the Temple of Our Lady of Health, the Oratory of San Felipe Neri and the Temple of San Francisco.
Its squares and public spaces

Conspiracy Square. Photo: Juan Muñoz
In addition to the architectural richness of its churches, San Miguel de Allende has multiple squares and gardens where residents and visitors gather, for which the recognized dawn of the city’s patron saint is celebrated and where a large part of local life is found. .
The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel is located in the Main Square, but you can also visit other spaces such as the Civic Square, the Main Garden, the Benito Suárez Park and the Conspiracy Square.
Your market

Crafts in San Miguel de Allende. Photo: Alexia Uriarte @aleuriarte
Another must see in San Miguel de Allende is its Handicraft Market, where you can find folk art and typical Mexican souvenirs.
“I love it. Its market and restaurants. Beautiful,” says @los_quinchos_58.
Its gastronomy

Photo: Guillermo Gutiérrez
You definitely cannot leave San Miguel de Allende without trying the typical local gastronomy, whether you want to go to an elegant restaurant or eat at different places while walking through the center.
Remember that San Miguel de Allende was recognized in 2008 as a World Heritage Site, but the national gastronomy is not far behind: since 2010, traditional Mexican cuisine is Intangible Cultural Heritage of Unesco.
And if you want to end your walk through the alleys with a sweet taste, our user @jctle.79 He has a recommendation for you: “Churros with chocolate from the center of this divine place ❤️?”.
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