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San Miguel de Allendeā¦
A Spanish colonial town whose heritage is protected by the Mexican government in order to maintain its character. In July of 2008 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. San Miguel de Allende is a tourist destination, an art colony, and a retirement community for a few thousand foreigners, mostly Americans, Canadians, and Europeans. In spite of the increased number of foreigners it is still is charming enough that many Mexicans visit for special holidays, and there are more than a few visitors who buy a house within a few days of their first arrival. One of the most difficult aspects of visiting San Miguel de Allende is actually getting there. Its remoteness is definitely part of the charm of the city.