San Miguel de Allende makes a great place for a romantic weekend getaway, or a weekend with the kids enjoying Mexico. This Mexican city has so much to offer that you will be amazed, and may make plans to come back again and stay longer next time. The people in this town are very warm and friendly, and English is spoken frequently. There are thousands of Americans and Canadians, as well as other nationalities, who have retired here because of what the area and town offer.



There are many bed and breakfast establishments in San Miguel which offer luxurious settings and accommodations, fabulous traditional Mexican home cooking, and all the amenities of home, yet with all the services needed and desired. There are many different styles of B&B inns, and they offer a glimpse of Mexico that can not be found while staying in a hotel or resort. There are also a large number of hotels and other lodging options as well, for those who do not want to stay in a home.

The town of San Miguel has been consistently named one of the best places to retire to or visit. There are many cultural activities and festivals which occur throughout the year, and can make a weekend getaway to San Miguel unforgettable. The town also offers a large number of shops and boutiques, so shopping is a very popular pastime while here. Dining in this town can be a truly unforgettable experience, with a vast variety of regional cuisines and new types of cooking, such as fusion cooking. Whether you want traditional Spanish tapas or an authentic Italian meal, as well as every other nationality of food in between, there are plenty of places to go.

Even if you only have time for a weekend getaway, San Miguel is the place to go to relax and enjoy yourself. The center of town still has a quaint small Spanish village feel, with vibrant colored paint on homes, and plenty of shops, ice cream stores, cantinas, artisan boutiques, assorted merchants, and art galleries. A stroll through the area is delightful, and browsing through the wide variety of shops and stores can take up an entire day by itself.

Los Pocitos is an assortment of orchid gardens filled with exquisite and unusual varieties of orchids, and these gardens once belonged to Stirling Dickinson, a famous American botanist and writer who enjoyed orchids. There are also horseback tours of the area, tours of the town's richest homes on Sundays, and much more to see and do. No matter what your reason is for a weekend getaway, whether it is romantic, family oriented, or just a trip with friends, there is something in this town sure to please everyone. The town is really perfect for a romantic trip, with the mountains in the background and all the romantic locations and scenery. Couples can enjoy a fabulous meal and a night out at the clubs in town, after a long day of shopping, seeing the historic sights, and taking all that this jewel of Mexico has to offer.