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San Miguel de Allende is one of the most beautiful towns in Mexico, located in the Guanajuato. This historic town was founded in 1542. It is now a major tourist destination for a large American and Canadian expatriate community of retirees. Of the total population of about 130,000, 7,000 or so are North American expatriates. During the 60's San Miguel was a big scene for American counterculture - Ken Kesey's travels here were chronicled in "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test".
San Miguel de Allende almost became a ghost town in 1900. Fortunately it was declared a national historic monument in 1926. The city has been designated as a World Historic spot because the code in San Miguel de Allende requires maintaining the colonial look in the city proper. Therefore it is beautifully charming. The sidewalks are 500 years old. The interesting architecture and history also make it very special.
San Miguel de Allende also offers visitors and residents a vibrant and lively community of artists, musicians and writers and a delightful mix of Mexican folk traditions, fiestas and religious celebrations. |
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| Living in an American town that is 500 years old! The history, architecture, and cobblestone streets are beautiful. Thanks to its art schools such as privately-owned Instituto Allende and the Bellas Artes there are is an abundance of great art here. San Miguel de Allende is a World Heritage Site. Its Expresión en Corto International Film Festival is a major attraction. |
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It is sometimes hard to live here. They don't have all the nice American things and conveniences that U.S. or Canadian citizens depend on.
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| Adventurous people who love art and living in an historic environment will like San Miguel de Allende. |
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| San Miguel de Allende is found in the eastern part of Guanajuato in Mexico's mountainous bajío region. The bajío is a relatively flat region about 2,000 m (7,000 ft) above sea level which in turn is surrounded by mountains. San Miguel is on the Mexican altiplano. The year round temperature is moderate thanks to the altitude. |
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| After WW II many American GIs attended art school in San Miguel de Allende on the GI Bill. That is part of the reason why San Miguel is known to North Americans as such an important art center. |
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Facts about SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
- State: MEXICO
- Environment: Urban,Mountains,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 0-20,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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