San Miguel de Allende is one of the most charming cities in the state of Guanajuato. Thousands of people, having learned about its many attractive and suggestive surroundings, have already made San Miguel de Allende their favorite destination to spend the Christmas holiday season and to welcome the New Year.
Among other recommended places to celebrate the New Year’s holiday in San Miguel de Allende, we must highlight the Allende Institute, which was built by the De La Canal family, at some point in the 17th century, as a country house back then.
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It is a vast mansion, which includes several fascinating courtyards, a restaurant, an art gallery, and a chapel with valuable New-Hispanic frescoes. Since the early fifties, this place has been transformed into a cultural center where pottery and silverware classes are taught.
Equally interesting is the Public Library, recognized as the second largest in our country. It includes publications in English, specializing in different subjects.
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Benito Juárez Park, opened at the beginning of the 20th century, featuring a French design, iron benches, beautiful fountains, spacious paths and areas for children’s entertainment.
In the specific case of the arrival of the New Year, San Miguel de Allende is celebrated with enthusiasm in the abundant bars and restaurants of the downtown area.
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San Miguel de Allende is projected as a guarantee of well-being and full enjoyment, to feast during the end of the year holidays. The main reason is the solid tourist infrastructure that this city has to offer, a true jewel of art, history and culture, San Miguel is a source of pride for all Guanajuatenses and Mexicanos.
San Miguel Times Newsroom