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So Where IS San Miguel de Allende?S o just where is San Miguel de Allende? Well, get out a map of Mexico. Now point your finger dead center of the country. You're almost to San Miguel. The actual geographic center of Mexico is a mountain just outside Guanajuato City, about an hour from San Miguel. You can see it driving in from the Leon airport, off to the left, with a statue on top of Cristo Rey—Christ the King—with outstretched arms. (My friend Mario says it's one of the best places around for hang-gliding and para-sailing launches!)
An hour east of the statue is San Miguel. We're in the state of Guanajuato, home state of the recent Mexican president, Vicente Fox. We're about 3 1/2 hours drive north-northwest of Mexico City, an hour west of Queretaro, and about nine hours drive due south of Laredo, Texas. This area is called the altiplano, or high plateau, and it sits within an area called the Bajio. The 6400'-plus (2080 meters) altitude makes for sparkling-clear air, blue skies, and the stunning light that has drawn artists to San Miguel de Allende for more than 50 years. Here's a chart showing approximate distances from San Miguel de Allende to other points.
When you tell your friends you're coming to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, you will invariably get at least one blank stare, followed by the question, "Where is San Miguel de Allende?" Now you'll know what to tell them. Return from Where is San Miguel de Allende to About San Miguel de Allende Return from Where is San Miguel de Allende to Home Page
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