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Read any tourism pamphlet or travel guide and you'll likely see the word magical thrown around like it ain't no thing. But it's rare that a pre-planned vacation can fully embody such an elusive word. That is, unless you're headed to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, aptly nicknamed el pueblo mágico. You see, in order for a trip to be truly magical, it needs to have some elements of surprise, the feeling of being absolutely special, and authenticity that'll make you want to be a local, for real. Just a few hours outside of Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende offers all of the above and more. It's the kind of big little town that feels like home even before you discover what each cute cobblestone road holds around every turn.
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00:08San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is often called El Pueblo Mexico, because when people come here,
00:14they never want to leave. And over the next 60 seconds, you'll see why. Imagine you land here,
00:19the cobblestone streets of San Miguel. You could venture out to a desert hot spring,
00:23or make friends with local artists, but for now you decide to shop because the stores you pass
00:28are full of ethical and locally sourced wares. Micheladas are a nightly order, and you have
00:34your pick-up dinner options after happy hour, from five-star restaurants to literally the most
00:39delicious street tacos ever. And imagine you ate all of this, the tacos, the chilaquiles, the ceviche,
00:46and you want to walk off the meal. You'll find local artisans and workshops hand-making silver
00:50gifts, or you know, things you can keep for yourself. But walking is only one way to see the city.
00:57Imagine you can see it from the sky, or on horseback, treading the streets next to a beautiful view,
01:03so you never miss that epic sunset. You'll start to feel the distinct, uninhibited vibe of the city,
01:12finishing off your night at a concert or restaurant where impromptu dance performances are the norm.
01:16It's all of this that will make you realize that San Miguel de Allende is not only a city worth
01:20visiting,
01:20but one to return to again and again. Now you've been warned, go there once, and you may want to
01:25stay forever.
01:27Bye bye.
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01:27Bye bye.

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