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San Miguel de Allende

City in Guanajuato, Mexico

Overview

San Miguel de Allende, set in the mountains of central Mexico, is famous for its lively arts scene, well-preserved colonial architecture, and cosmopolitan ambiance. The city's charming cobblestone streets, colorful facades, and a blend of Mexican tradition with international flair attract creatives, retirees, and travelers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Guanajuato
Population
160,383
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.92°, -100.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,522
Local Cost
$905
Local Income
$520
Cashless
50
English
55
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-3.7°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
603 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
92
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
11
Parks
54
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CYW
Distance
44 km

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Capilla De Piedra Plaza Insurgentes / Garibaldi

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 263 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.

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