San Miguel de Allende
The allure of SMDA is hard to deny. The colonial-era city is nestled in a valley northwest of Mexico City at just over 6,000 feet. Its elaborate baroque Spanish architecture and thriving arts scene attract many North American expats and tourists from the US and Mexico. Cobblestone streets pave the historic center with its narrow lanes and alleys. Charm exudes from the brightly painted buildings hovering over these roads. It’s rarely clear what is housed behind the thick stucco walls…