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where I can settle in with my maps and notes, sip Shopping Guide at
fragrant coffee and thoroughly enjoy my berries or the tourist office
eggs (don't miss Moxi's Burrata en Salsa Verde at by the Jardín.
dinner). A morning break at San Augustín Chocolates American art
y Churros sparks the energy level. students first
Rooftop venues are all the rage, understandably. started arriving by
The views of the Parroquia and surrounding roofs are the hundreds to
mesmerizing. I like stopping at La Posadita, a lowkey San Miguel de
spot behind the church for a leisurely lunch of pozole Allende in the
and beer within the shadow of the spires. Dinner 1940s, when
choices are endless, and I can't begin to know the World War II
latest hot spots. Spend at least one sunset on a veterans studied
rooftop—preferably at the Rosewood where the art at the Instituto
cocktails are fresh and delicious and the longrange Allende and El
view stunning. You'll find an endless list of dinner Nigromante with
choices, and I encourage you to shop around. When funds from the GI
you're itching for Mexican and American comfort Bill. San Miguel
food head to Hecho en Mexico by the Instituto became so
Allende. popular with vets Life Magazine published an article
Wander The Parroquia's jagged spires serve as about this "GI Paradise" in 1948 and more foreigners
guideposts when you're climbing the steep streets arrived. Both institutions still educate a steady influx
around the historic center, which is often packed. of national and international students. Photo and art
Tourism is booming these days, and driving in the workshops are held frequently throughout the city,
Centro can be daunting. Walking is the best way to and the literary community supports an annual
get around, but you must wear sensible shoes. Ankles writers conference.
twist easily on the bumpy streets. Dense laurel trees Every travel site has a San Miguel de Allende
shade the Jardín, the central plaza and gathering spot guide, and "Bests" articles abound. You're sure to find
for the city's diverse residents and guests. Intriguing something on your favorite sites. For local news check
businesses line the skinny sidewalks in the out the San Miguel Times sanmigueltimes.com and
surrounding streets. You can spend days wandering Atención San Miguel
the center and adjacent neighborhoods, checking out http://www.atencionsanmiguel.org/category/news/.
markets, fine art galleries and boutiques with Start your visit at the Tourist Information Office in
designer clothing and folk art treasures. Serious the Palacio Municipal by the Jardín for information
walkers should pick up a copy of the Walking and and maps.

The Parroquia’s spires rise above the
city. Opposite: Lunching on Pozole with
all the fixings at La Posadita. Above: A
marcher takes a break.

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