San Miguel de Allende is located in the eastern part of Guanajuato in Mexico's mountainous bajío region. The bajío (low place) is a relatively flat region about 2,000 m (7,000 ft) above sea level surrounded by mountains; it is a part of the Mexican altiplano. San Miguel serves as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality of Allende, Guanajuato.
San Miguel de Allende is located at 20°55′N 100°45′W / 20.917, -100.75. The municipality rests at 1,870 m (6,140 ft) above sea level. The municipality extends over an area of 1,537.19 km² (593.51 sq mi). To the north it is bordered by the municipalities of San Luis de la Paz and Dolores Hidalgo. To the west it is bordered by Dolores Hidalgo and Salamanca. To the south the municipality is bordered by Juventino Rosas and Comonfort and to the southeast by Apaseo el Grande. To the northeast it is bordered by San José Iturbide. Finally, to the east it is bordered by Querétaro municipality in the state of Querétaro. The municipal seat is located 274 km (170 mi) from Mexico City and 97 km (60 mi) from the state capital of Guanajuato.
The Rise and Fall of an Expat Haven - San Miguel de Allende - The Rise and Fall of an Expat Haven - San Miguel de Allende ~ San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is a beautiful town, with one of the best climates on the planet, and now, one of the hottest real-estate markets on the planet.The town began as a destination for Americans when in the 1950’s a few yanks discovered that they could attend the Instituto Allende, an art school put together by an American, Stirling Dickinson, on their G.I. Bill Benefits. What better life than having a Dollar Stipend, a perfect climate, and all the Tequila and Pot you could buy in a sweet lovely little Mexican town that had been forgotten by time? By Joe de Cola Mar/06
San Miguel de Allende, Why it is Called the Heart of Colonial Mexico By : Javier Oliveria
How I discovered San Miguel de Allende and why I chose to relocate there after traveling extensively for 10 years all over Mexico. Discover the beautiful colonial architecture, hotels, restaurants, friendly people, temperate climate and agreeable cost of living. San Miguel de Allende is also very close to the International airports in Leon and Quetero.
