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Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Climb to Mexico’s fourth-highest peak, hike around glacial lakes and traverse mountain trails by foot or bike in this jaw-dropping national park.

Explore Mexican history through government-sanctioned artworks from the 1920s in this museum that was once a boys’ school.

Explore Mexican history through government-sanctioned artworks from the 1920s in this museum that was once a boys’ school.

Explore Mexican history through government-sanctioned artworks from the 1920s in this museum that was once a boys’ school.

Browse the many stalls of artisanal handicrafts, try delicious homemade Mexican cuisine and visit some of the impressive colonial churches.

Feel the pulse of the city at its main plaza, a lively haunt bordered by historical buildings and with a beautiful park at its center.

Explore Mexican history through government-sanctioned artworks from the 1920s in this museum that was once a boys’ school.

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Leon today is much more than an industrial city and transportation hub. It’s a lively, historic destination with an exciting arts scene and striking architecture.

Step into a beautifully ordered formal garden in the heart of Leon and wander around a tranquil, green space framed by a historic square.

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Beautiful green gardens, water features and sporting facilities make this urban green space a wonderful place to relax or work out.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.