San Miguel de Allende, México – October 05, 2021 – San Miguel de Allende has won for the 5th time the highest prize in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards; Its appearance in these prestigious list dates to 2013, replicating in the years 2017, 2018, 2020 and in 2021. Over the course of these years, it has been awarded as “Best Small City in the World” and “Best Small City outside the US”.
San Miguel de Allende is known as “The Heart of Mexico”, not only for its central location, but for its vast history and unwavering interest in preserving Mexican culture and traditions. The Mexican independence movement was started in San Miguel de Allende and during the 1960s, it became one of the main colonial destinations in the country, when expats were attracted by its natural lighting, architecture and vegetation.
The best way to visit and get to know San Miguel de Allende is by walking through its streets and being surprised by the cobbled stone and picturesque alleys. Visitors will find a surreal city, with colorful walls, mansions with balconies, doors and restaurants with fabulous terraces that invite you to end the day admiring the sunsets over the city.
Some of the most famous terraces are Quince Rooftop, which due to its privileged location, just a few blocks from the main square, has one of the most impressive views of the well-known San Miguel Arcangel Church; or like Trazo 1810, which in 2020 was named one of the 120 best restaurants in Mexico, for its creative cuisine, in the Gastronomic Guide to Mexico.
For a high view, Antonia Bistro is the option. From here, you can see the main historical monuments accompanied by an excellent gastronomic proposal that combines experience and innovation; while the award-winning Rosewood hotel with its Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar restaurant is the perfect space to admire the colorful landscape of San Miguel de Allende, from the roofs of the houses, the steeples of the churches and the rear facade of San Miguel de Allende Church with a perfect combination between international gastronomic offer and the rich heritage of Mexican cuisine.
“Topping the RCA list for the fifth time as the Best City in the World fills us with pride and satisfaction, especially in these complex times, where we are seeing the rebirth of travel and tourism and the evolution of tourists. We must recognize the adaptability of our tourism infrastructure and the hard work of every supplier.” said Laura Torres Septién, President of the San Miguel de Allende Tourism Board. “I thank the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for this honor, which is undoubtedly a reflection of the welcoming nature of our residents,” she concluded.
In addition to the recognition of the city, 5 hotels in San Miguel de Allende made it to the list “Top 20 Hotels in Mexico”; Hotel Nena No. 16, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende No. 14, Dos Casas Hotel & Spa No. 10, Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada No. 6 and topping the list as the Best Hotel, is Hotel Matilda.
San Miguel de Allende first appeared on Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards in 2013. This year, more than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted an incredible number of responses rating their travel experiences around the world.
The Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards are the oldest and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. The full list of winners can be found here. The 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on the Condé Nast Traveler website at www.cntraveler.com/rca and in the Condé Nast Traveler print editions for the US and UK in November.
