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This cultural metropolis offers dramatic murals, ancient ruins and classical architecture. 

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Leon today is much more than an industrial city and transportation hub. It’s a lively, historic destination with an exciting arts scene and striking architecture.

Step into a beautifully ordered formal garden in the heart of Leon and wander around a tranquil, green space framed by a historic square.

Beautiful green gardens, water features and sporting facilities make this urban green space a wonderful place to relax or work out.

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Browse the many stalls of artisanal handicrafts, try delicious homemade Mexican cuisine and visit some of the impressive colonial churches.

Dabble in a variety of adventure sports, admire an enormous aqueduct and spot interesting geological formations at this ecotourism park.

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Explore Mexican history through government-sanctioned artworks from the 1920s in this museum that was once a boys’ school.

Feel the pulse of the city at its main plaza, a lively haunt bordered by historical buildings and with a beautiful park at its center.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

Take part in fun-filled activities suitable for all ages, explore a botanical garden and enjoy picnics on grassy lawns at this large ecological park.

Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Dabble in a variety of adventure sports, admire an enormous aqueduct and spot interesting geological formations at this ecotourism park.

Dabble in a variety of adventure sports, admire an enormous aqueduct and spot interesting geological formations at this ecotourism park.

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Explore Mexican history through government-sanctioned artworks from the 1920s in this museum that was once a boys’ school.

This sprawling urban park has everything from a biking track and museums to picnic grounds, sports fields and a waterpark.