San Miguel de Allende has been named the “best destination in Mexico” in the Food and Travel Awards 2019.
The colonial city in Guanajuato held off the other shortlisted destinations of Oaxaca, Merida, Cancun, and Campeche to claim the prize in the annual celebration of Mexico’s finest restaurants, bars, and travel destinations.
Other winners in the awards include:
Best Gourmet Destination in Mexico: Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Best Hotel in Mexico City: Four Seasons Mexico City
Best Beach Resort: Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Best Spa: SE Spa by Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Best Airline in America: Aeromexico
The prize comes after a golden year for Mexico travel in which Merida was named the World’s Best Small City by Conde Nast Traveler and Mexico City was named one of the world’s top cities to visit in 2020 by Rough Guides.
You can experience the very best of San Miguel de Allende with Journey Mexico. Book a once-in-a-lifetime luxury trip and explore its famous cobblestone streets, world-class gastronomy, and thriving art scene.
Take a look at our sample itinerary 4-Day Weekend Escape in San Miguel de Allende and see the very best of the “best destination in Mexico”.