Mexico:

San Miguel de Allende

Sept 28 - Oct 5, 2008

The jewel of Mexico’s colonial era, San Miguel de Allende, hidden in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, exhibits some of Mexico’s finest colonial architecture. Since being declared a National Monument in 1926, all architectural changes in the historical center are banned, signage is regulated, and neon is forbidden.

The charm of the town is subtle and is to be absorbed and savored as you walk its cobblestone streets; peer through large wooden doors to discover gardens of bougainvillea, hibiscus and calla lilies; and sense its age as the many church bells mark the time of day, call to mass or announce a Saint’s day.

Our colonial house hotel is conveniently located only minutes from the jardin (town center). All rooms open onto a sunny plant filled patio making it so relaxing that only the delicious meals awaiting in the dining room would make you move from your chair. Daily temperature range is 65-70 degrees with almost no humidity—a perfect climate!

Our September trip is a mix of time to explore on your own (botanical gardens, thermal baths, shopping) and planned activities—a guided walk of San Miguel, a day trip to Guanajuato (boyhood home of Diego Rivera), a half day in Delores Hidalgo and to the shrine of Atotonilco. We are in San Miguel during festival week which means processions, music, Indian Conchero dancers, and fireworks. It will delight you!

"Some experiences simply do not translate. You have to go to know."
– Kobi Yamada