The Colonial Mexico experience
We have attended two weddings in this gorgeous place and always asking ourselves: what is so unique here that makes weddings’ memories last forever, regardless if you’re getting married or just attending your friend’s..
For sure the first impression is the romantic feeling of love spreading everywhere around and being surrounded by the amazing baroque Spanish architecture especially the gorgeous pink neo-Gothic church on the hill where life is lived in a different way.
About San Miguel de Allende
.. a colonial-era city in Mexico’s central highlands, is known for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene and cultural festivals. In the city’s historic, cobblestoned center lies the neo-Gothic church Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, whose dramatic pink towers rise above the main plaza, El Jardin.
San Miguel de Allende — or “San Mike,” as some only jokingly call it — is a haven for American expats, bachelorette parties, and retirees. It’s an extremely welcoming town, where it’s not uncommon to see tourists hanging out with locals in the streets, at market stalls, or even at the bar.
While San Miguel is well-accustomed to tourists — about 10 percent of the population are foreigners.
It’s also a pretty small town, so you likely won’t need to worry about transportation, unless you're taking a day trip to nearby attractions. Your most common mode of transportation will be on foot — so pack comfy shoes — but be warned that San Miguel’s altitude and the hilly terrain can take your breath away, literally. If you’d prefer, you can easily flag down a green taxi or call an Uber instead of trekking back up the cobblestone streets.
La Parroquia De San Miguel Arcangel
This gorgeous church is also called the “pink church” and often described as the “wedding cake” church and the heart of the city. Everyone is looking for a desirable destination wedding place where it’s at least eternally spring. you’re still looking for that, then San Miguel de Allende is just the perfect choice.
There is also the lively and memorable tradition of the “callejoneda” wedding parade here accompanied with giant customized bride and groom puppets called “mojigangas”, mariachis, locals on stilts and traditional garb, paper stars and maybe a flower and booze laden donkey for good measure.
Traditionally, this walking parade starts in front of the church and goes a few blocks around to return back to the beginning post. After that, traditionally everyone follows the bride and broom to any of arranged local bars where the party begins.
One uncontrollable thing that stresses brides is weather. In San Miguel de Allende, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is warm year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 41°F to 85°F and is rarely below 36°F or above 91°F.
El Jardin and around
This colonial city is not on the ocean, but you’ll forget about the beach when you see a sunset here and simply walk around the El Jardin central square where local Mariachi bands are playing and singing just for your soul (of course there is a 200 pesos charge per song) under the moonlight in front of the colorful church. The tranquility is just feeding your body and soul making you so comfortable and, of course, if you desire, there are several bars and restaurants around to feed your body with more concrete supplies - tequila and mind-blowing food.
Like always for the end a few more and thank you for watching!
Beautifully preserved, Mexico’s colonial cities offer inspiring living and leisure experiences; many are also important World Heritage centers . Per many people, it is in the colonial cities that the real Mexico begins to emerge. You’ll see real people living real lives; experience magnificent scenery; stay at wonderful colonial hotels that offer terrific value for money; savor local foods and flavors as colorful and diverse as the cultures that created them.
