San Miguel de Allende Prerequisites for living here are a passion for the arts and strong ankles. Three and a half hours by bus from Mexico City or six hours from Guadalajara at an altitude of 6,100 feet, San Miguel is a colonial city built on hills, some rather steep, with narrow cobblestone streets. Most houses lie behind high fences with bougainvillea and other vines cascading over them. Look behind and you see lush gardens . You can attend English and American plays and choose from a well stocked library of books in English.
Expats are a very visible minority with their own culture, including a number of churches.
Stand on any street corner in the center of town a few minutes and a gringo is sure to come along. Designed and Powered by MIS Inc.