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A recent trip to Guanajuato state, about miles northeast of Mexico City, offered me some real insight to the region, after more than a dozen trips to the coastal areas. Perhaps the best-known cities here are Guanajuato City and San Miguel de Allende an hour to the eastwhich has seen a huge influx of American retirees in recent years.

But while I loved both cities, my preconceived notions of them — Guanajuato City being more a spread-out metropolis and San Miguel being nestled in the mountains — were completely reversed from the reality. I arrived in Guanajuato City just before midnight, sleepy after a delayed flight. It felt like we were driving through some alternative version of the Parisian catacombs, bits of the city peeking out above us every now and then.

The following morning, I awoke to a sight that had me wondering if I was actually in Spain or Italy. Mexico bars were set close against a backdrop of tight hills, dwellings spilling up and down the terrain in every direction, residences as colorful as those you might find on a Caribbean island.

Guanajuato City is that tightly packed, magical town I thought San Miguel would be. Eclectic, bustling, with impossibly small winding alleys to discover more than 3,! The gay was originally built when silver was discovered nearby and it has since flourished. In fact, the underground tunnel network is created from the original river streams that were used impressed into the processing of silver.

Guanajuato City is incredibly walkable and features 12 squares, each with a fountain — these served as ways for residents up on the hillsides to come get their water each day. Meanwhile, San Miguel de Allende is the more international city, with many foreign visitors and a large population of artists. It dates to and was initially a military post to protect the nearby travel routes.

Architecture here reflects more of a southern Spanish style, with mostly one- and two-story houses — they generally contain a central courtyard with a water fountain.

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This newer one was inspired by European architecture and is neo-Gothic. There are also tours and occasional festivals — when we were there, they had live music and a variety of passed appetizers, specifically paired to the tasting. Add San Miguel de Allende to that list. Everyone wore face masks, even walking down the street.

Every hotel, restaurant, museum, etc. Paul J. The father of two is a global correspondent for ManAboutWorld. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter. Sign out. Return to Homepage. Don't Miss: What is microcheating? Best U. Guanajuato City I arrived in Guanajuato City just before midnight, sleepy after a delayed flight.