San Miguel de Allende is the first Spanish settlement in Guanajuato. It was founded in 1542 by the Franciscan monk Juan de San Miguel, a benefactor of the Indians, and was named for him. Allende was added in 1826 to honour a native son, Ignacio Allende, a hero of the revolution against Spain. San Miguel de Allende is known for its well-preserved Colonial and Spanish architecture. The tallest building in the city, with a façade of pink limestone, is the Parroquia de San Miguel Archangel. The gothic façade for this local parish church was inspired by Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Some top sights in San Miguel de Allende include; Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Museo Historico Casa de Allende, Parque Benito Juarez, Fabrica la Aurora. Museo La Esquina del Jugueta Popular Mexicano, Charco Del Ingenio, and several others.
San Miguel de Allende has a reputation for its ancient sites, ruins, and culture that can be explored on cultural and historical tours and several other famous landmarks that can be visited and explored for hidden gems and facts about the city on sightseeing tours. On food and wine tasting tours in the city, tourists can taste several local delicacies and drinks from popular food spots in San Miguel de Allende that provide them with the best-tasting experience. On walking and biking tours, visitors will enjoy great views of the city through the best city pathways. With Tripindicator’s amazing offers on holiday and seasonal tours, visitors are assured of the best experiences in the city.
With convenient airport transfers, visitors will enjoy stress-free logistics in the city, suitable for both individual and group travels, and can also explore famous locations outside the city on day trips and excursions from San Miguel de Allende. These tour activities and several others are available on Tripindicator, a tour team dedicated to providing visitors with the best tour packages based on user ratings and feedbacks at very affordable rates compared to other top tour companies.
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