![]() (It would not be until after Mexico’s independence from Spain that the “de Allende” would be added in honor of the revolutionary leader Ignacio Allende.) Near the Chichimeca settlement of Izcuinapan, a small chapel was built by a Franciscan friar named Juan de San Miguel, and thus, the pueblo would carry his name from that day forward. That said, it wasn’t until just after the Spanish Conquest that San Miguel began to resemble the pueblo we see today. It was founded by the indigenous Chichimeca people. San Miguel has a rich and complex history, which began even before the conquest of Mexico when the pueblo of San Miguel de Allende was known as Izcuinapan. History of San Miguel de Allende: – Prehispanic History of San Miguel – In 2008, San Miguel de Allende was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (United Nations, Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). San Miguel is arguably the most-visited pueblo mágico of all 121 magical pueblos of Mexico. This region has been characterized as having the best quality of life in Mexico, one of the safest regions overall in Mexico, and one of the most economically progressive regions in all of Latin America. This pueblo is situated in the eastern part Guanajuato state, on a huge, high-altitude plain called El Bajío, which spans parts of four states (Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Querétaro). San Miguel de Allende is over 450 years old. An idyllic Mexican environment with almost all the benefits of any developed nation. This is because it has found a perfect balance between being a rustic pueblo and a modern city-which is no easy feat. ![]() As recently as April, 2023, Forbes voted it The Best Small City in the World-for the third time in a row! Often called, “San Mike” for the influx of American expats that have come to leave their mark on the pueblo, San Miguel de Allende is consistently voted one of “the best places to live” in the world. Rentals & Housing, Neighborhoods, utilities, and legalities/banking/visas. The third part will cover the practicals of living in San Miguel as an expat/nomad. The second part of this guide will offer you a more in-depth look at San Miguel from the perspective of the locals who live here. ![]() The first part of this guide will cover the typical aspects found in any of our expat travel guides: the weather, the history, the vibe, and how to get there. Learn where to eat, what to do-and more-when you’re in San Miguel de Allende. Our company has an office in San Miguel and most of our staff work there, so you’ll get the real inside scoop. If you’re reading this guide, then you’re in luck! This guide is coming to you from locals. Part I – Guide to San Miguel de Allende Preface to This Guide:
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