San Miguel (San Miguel de Allende)

Member Name: donruk

Product:	San Miguel de Allende
Date:	29/04/02 (38 review reads)
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Advantages: Safe, Great colonial churches and buildings, Romantic

Disadvantages: Too many gringos

San Miguel De Allende is a small colonial town located in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, which is in the center of Mexico. San Miguel has attracted many artists from North America, and Europe, because of the colonial streets and buildings, which provide an inspireing atmosphere for the artists, and painters. Alot of these North Americans live in San Miguel, and are not meer tourists. You might be supprised by the number of whites (or gringos) in San Miguel. I am a gringo myself, but as a result of the many foreigners, it seems to spoil the Mexican atmosphere, and feels more touristy. Aside from my complaint, I can see why many Americans would want to live there. San Miguel is a gorgeous Colonial town, with great looking buildings, and gorgeous colonial churches. Check out the gothic P arroquina church located in the main plaza. there are alot of galleries and handicraft shops around the main square, that sell many coloful exotic crafts. San Miguel is a peaceful town, and I feel more safe in San Miguel than most cities in the U.S. San Miguel is veary clean, and one hardly remembers that they are in the third world when they are in San Miguel. San Miguel is a good place for couples who want a romantic atmosphere to inspire their romance. San Miguel reminds me of some of the photos I have seen of places like Italy or Spain. The european influence seems stronger here. If you are the type of person who wants to see Mexico,but at the same time don't want too much of a culture shock, and like old colonial buildings, then you will love San Miguel.

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