48 HOURS IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

If you’ve checked Mexico off the bucket list, it’s likely that you’ve navigated the cosmopolitan streets of Mexico City or luxuriated at one of the country’s many coastal resorts. Competing with never-ending shoreline and bohemian beach towns, it stands to reason that San Miguel de Allende, located in the country’s mountainous highlands is so frequently overlooked. However, this colonial town, located a mere three hours north of Mexico City, offers an utterly refreshing perspective on Mexican heritage and contemporary culture.

Known for its immaculate examples of Baroque Spanish architecture and for a unique place in independence history, the city also boasts a vigorous thriving arts and design scene, an equally buoyant culinary landscape and a roster of annual cultural fiestas that draw exuberant locals, Mariachi bands and Mojigangas (grand puppet-style figures) into the streets. Locals will tell you that the town has a unique energy vortex, one which draws artists, creatives and seekers