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Curated Travel Guide
Welcome to our Palm Springs Sister Cities Curated Travel Guide! As you plan to embark on a journey of exploration, we are pleased to share with you a trove of invaluable resources to assist with your travels. This list is tried and true, showcasing venues personally recommended by the Palm Springs Sister Cities Board of Directors and ambassadors in recognition of their excellence in hospitality, uniqueness, and design. We update this often, so continue checking before you plan your getaway.
Join us in celebrating the diversity of our interconnected world and forging meaningful connections that transcend borders and boundaries. Let the adventure begin!
Visiting San Miguel de Allende
Traveling to San Miguel de Allende promises a vibrant blend of culture, colonial charm, and artistic energy. With its cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and bustling markets, the city boasts a lively atmosphere and a welcoming expat community. Visitors can immerse themselves in local festivals, explore art galleries, indulge in delicious cuisine, and marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site's beauty.
San Miguel de Allende enjoys a mild and temperate climate year-round, characterized by warm days and cool nights. Summers bring warmth and occasional rain, while winters are mild and dry. Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures, making them perfect seasons to experience the city's charm. Whether strolling through the historic center, exploring art galleries, or savoring culinary delights, San Miguel de Allende promises an enriching and unforgettable experience in every season.
Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Cradled in Mexico’s central highlands, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende expresses the rich heritage and enchanting cosmopolitan spirit of Guanajuato’s famed art-centric colonial city.
Casa Hoyos Hotel Boutique
Being faithful to the genuine bohemian air that characterizes the city, Mexican designers and artisans captured its essence through materials, colors and textures where every detail is cared with passion and each space deserves to be discovered.
Amatte San Miguel de Allende
Amate, a Nahuatl word that evokes the idea of "Nest", turns Amatte into "El Refugio del Buen Nido" (The Refuge of the Good Nest). This exquisite sanctuary nestled on a hill, in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, weaves a magical bond between all its elements.
Restaurants & Cafes
Rooftop at Amatte
Experience a sensory journey through the different areas, you will find the exquisite Hacman's restaurant, the 5 mixology and oyster bars, a vegetable garden, plants and flowers and the Amatte SPA circuit.
Rosewood Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar
Inspired by American and Middle East food with an easy-going vegan attitude. It's a place that tells a story inspired by origins and travel. Taking references from our Personal adventures, all designed by the owners themselves, Jacques conjures up the best of San Miguel de Allende's life.
Mama Mia
The restaurant resides in a magical forest of ancient mesquite trees, which is located just a few steps from the famous Sanctuary of Atotonilco.
Experiences
Museo La Esquina
La Esquina, Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano, is one of the museums in Latin America that specializes in permanently exhibiting a collection made up of more than 3,500 original works acquired over six decades.
Santuario de Atotonilco
The importance of the Sanctuary was reflected on July 8, 2008, when UNESCO included the Sanctuary on the list of World Heritage Sites. According to UNESCO: "Its architecture and decoration testify to the influence of the doctrine of Saint Ignatius of Loyola."
Seasonal Events
Calendar of Events
"Annual events crowd the calendar with a rich and varied banquet of doings, from traditional fiestas and processions to world-class concerts, from film festivals to fireworks spectacles."
