Have you ever been to Mexico? When you have an opportunity to fly there, don’t forget to visit San Miguel de Allende. It’s an ancient city founded in 1542. In 1926, it’s designated a National Historic Monument, and it has remained in its original state since then.

If you decide to pay this town a visit though, arrange your accommodation beforehand. In case you haven’t heard, it’s actually one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Don’t be surprised to find hotels are fully booked during holidays.

Like any other tourist destinations, the city provides many things to keep you entertained. You can just enjoy the beautiful 18th Century mansions along the cobblestone streets, or visit a bunch of restaurants and galleries around the city.

You can get a map from the tourism office, which is located right next to the great church built in the 1700s, close to the public square.

When you’ve armed yourself with a map, head to the Tuesday Market, where you can get a taste of the famous churros.

San Miguel is a historical, yet tranquil place. The weather is as perfect as spring all year round. It may even be a perfect town to spend your retirement. In fact, there are 7,000 to 12,000 retirees there, mostly from the US and around Canada and Europe.

Just a gentle warning for you girls, women don’t wear shorts in public! So be prepared with skirts or slacks.

If you need to know more about the city, visit the site at sanmigueldeallendemexico.com It provides many useful tips, such as how to get there, what you can do around the city, and even how to buy real estate.