1.San Miguel de Allende is a magical town in Mexico's central state of Guanajuato, where every corner is Instagram-worthy. Also, it's a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2.The strikingly beautiful neo-Gothic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in the town's historical center is SMA's most recognized and iconic landmark.
3.It has marveled locals and visitors for literal centuries. Like, just look at it! So photogenic.
4.The cathedral is the central focus of the main plaza, where tourists and locals congregate to people-watch, shop from local stands, or perhaps enjoy a cup of coffee with mariachi in the background.
5.As you walk around, perhaps you'll stumble upon mojigangas, giant papier-mâché puppets.
6.A short walk away from the main plaza is the Ignacio Ramírez market, a vibrant indoor space where locals shop for produce, clothes, flowers, and, of course, munchies.
7.The Ignacio Ramírez market connects to the art market, or Mercado de Artesanías, where arts, crafts, and jewelry take center stage.
8.Side note: Please do yourself a favor and buy a super-delicious elote (corncob) from the market.
9.You may think a mayo-slathered elote is the best thing you'll eat in San Miguel, but NO! Prepare for some of the most incredible meals of your life.
10.You can take a short taxi ride and head to former textile mill Fabrica la Aurora to explore art galleries and boutique shops.
11.After a long day of walking and shopping and being generally awestruck, you can catch the sunset on the rooftop terrace of the luxurious Rosewood Hotel.