Top 5 Neighborhoods in San Miguel de Allende

The Dream of Living in San Miguel de Allende

We often hear San Miguel is in the light of the international news, as a UNESCO world heritage it comes as no surprise that the number of people flocking to this town has nearly tripled in the last decade. Therefore, we took the time to recommend the best neighborhoods to live if you intend to purchase in San Miguel de Allende Real Estate.

Los Frailes

“Colonia” Los Frailes is one of the most sought out neighborhoods for Real Estate in San Miguel de Allende. It is comfortably located a few minutes away from the historic Centro and is relatively isolated from downtown busy streets which grant silence for those seeking to escape the busy lifestyle of the city. It also offers great views of the lake and countryside!

One of the best aspects of this part of town is its cobblestone streets that twist and turn seamlessly into a magical labyrinth of houses that are pretty just to observe.

Colonia Independencia – Contrasts Collide

If you are looking for a home away from home while still seeking to live a true “Mexican Neighborhood” then look no further than Colonia Independencia. It is a place where most Mexicans live right next to many American expats, the reason why so many people buy here is that depending on where your property is located you can have some great views to downtown and the “Parroquia” church itself.

Sunsets in San Miguel de Allende, in general, are quite a sight to behold worthy of a postcard picture, however, you can truly get to appreciate them if you live here, especially during summer you can really start to understand why so many people choose to live here.

One last advantage of living in this area of town is that you are right next to the highway that will take you in less than 40 minutes to Guanajuato, the capital of the state.

Balcones – The Neighborhood of Golden Sunsets

One of the best aspects of living in San Miguel de Allende is the sunsets, and the best place in town to appreciate them could arguably be “Balcones”. Set on top of a steep street you will find houses with some beautiful Mexican colonial touches.

Most, if not all, houses take full advantage of the fact that being set so up high in San Miguel de Allende will give you some breathtaking views of the historic Centro, the lake and the mountain range all while being showered in the golden rays of the sun during an afternoon.

If you can get past the fact that this neighborhood is set in a steep street I can almost guarantee you that the views alone will make your investment in real estate well worth it.

Guadiana

Perhaps this is the neighborhood with the most value in San Miguel de Allende Real Estate, the reason being it is close to Centro, some of the houses are as old as the town itself and still maintain its historic value.

But what this neighborhood really has to offer is elegance. One stroll through the streets of this place will go to show why it’s one of the most prestigious places to live in.

Historic Centro – The Heart of San Miguel de Allende

Centro is by far the best places to live in San Miguel de Allende if you are looking for a genuine taste of 18th Century Colonial Mexico during the time of the Conquista. There is a reason why the value of properties has grown so fast in recent years and that is because everyone wants a piece of the pie.

The current architectural trends in town are to incorporate contemporary touches with colonial architecture blending the old with the new. Truly something to be appreciated and noted the next time you visit San Miguel de Allende.