San Miguel Allende de Allende and Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende meet 100% of those criteria - and more. While many of you may have heard about the trending destination of San Miguel de Allende, you may not know why there’s so much buzz about it. What could possibly be so incredible that it was voted #1 City in the World by Travel + Leisure? Here’s our Top 10 list which skims the surface of all that San Miguel de Allende has to offer, including our resort - the largest and most spectacular in the city, Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende.

San Miguel de Allende is a 16th century Spanish colonial city. Its architectural style blends Spanish Baroque, Neoclassical, and Gothic elements, evident in its well-preserved colonial buildings and iconic church. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city reflects a vibrant fusion of indigenous culture and European influence.

The city of San Miguel de Allende has a European vibe and the vibrancy and Latin hospitality of Mexico. Your group will be enamored by the charming cobblestone streets which lead to exciting shops and galleries, including a must-stop along the way, Fabrica La Aurora, a converted textile factory featuring local original artwork and artisan products. Tell your group to bring their walking shoes and leave plenty of room in their luggage for all their new treasures.

Whether you have a small or large group, your meeting or event will feel intimate and elevated. Every space indoors is beautifully designed and adaptable to your needs. And we have unique spaces outdoors surrounded by flora and fauna that can be used for elegant sit-down dinners and meetings, chic cocktail parties, entertainment spaces, or even interactive cooking classes.

Contributing to the European feel of San Miguel de Allende, stunning vineyards dot the scenic landscape of the wine-producing region of Guanajuato, where superior quality wines are being produced. We can book a wine tasting and dinner on the property for your group as we recently did at Viñedos San Lucas. It’s a pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming experience.

Built in 1709 with its iconic pink facade constructed in 1880-1890, this neo-gothic church is the focal point of the city and one of the most iconic and stunning churches of Mexico. It’s a must-visit for history and architecture buffs. Be sure to capture it in the evening when the church is illuminated and the stained glass windows are an even more striking sight to behold.

Co-founded and led by CEO Bertha González Nieves, the first female Maestra Tequilera certified by the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila (Mexican Academy of Tequila Tasters), Casa Dragones produces pure, smooth tequila using sustainable, modern practices. The Casa Dragones Cigar Bar is located right on the premises at Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende and we can host a tasting of the Casa Dragones tequila, made with the finest blue agave plants.

Partake in a guided ancient ceremony, intended to cleanse the body, purify the soul, and restore balance. Begin with a sound bath that harmonizes and balances your energy. Before you enter the Temazcal, feel the emotional release and energetic regeneration with the copal cleanse and healing herbs. Mother earth’s womb opens through the steam with the fusion of medicinal herbs and volcanic stones. The power of the elements - water, fire, air, and earth - come together to purify and renew body, mind, and spirit.

The food of San Miguel de Allende is diverse and delicious, and the list of recommendations expansive. Here are 2 of our many recommendations. Led by celebrity chef Eduardo Palazuelos, Zibu Allende at Live Aqua San Miguel is a unique dining experience that provides the highest level of service in beautiful dining spaces both indoors and al fresco. The menu is a fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisine with memorable dishes that surprise and delight. Located right next door to the resort, Prime Steak Club may be the best steak restaurant experience you’ll ever have. Voted #1 in Mexico, it’s also one of the best in the world. Exquisite cuisine; warm, chic design; creative cocktail program; and private dining spaces for special group dinners or meetings.

When it’s time to take 5, our resort’s Feel Urban Spa (awarded 4 stars by Forbes Travel Guide) is a true oasis, with 8 massage cabins, a heated hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room. Unique massage treatments include the Mäkandähi Experience, an ancestral ritual inspired by the cultural heritage of San Miguel de Allende, and of its ancestors, the Chichimecas-Otomíes. This experience will lead you to a renewal and connection between body, mind, and spirit, as well as a fusion with the elements of nature.

#1 Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende - The Place to Make it Happen!

The moment your group walks onto the property of Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende, they will be struck by the architectural wonder of the resort which seamlessly melds chic, urban modernity with the city’s colonial architecture. This commitment to excellence earned the resort the prestigious Prix Versailles award for architecture and design. On entering the resort, guests receive the highest level of hospitality and a calm and soothing feeling will rush over them. And this oasis is just a few blocks away from the vibrant, exciting city so guests can enjoy the best of both worlds. Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende is simply an extraordinary, unique and beautiful place to meet - and retreat.

Learn more and contact us to start planning your meeting or event today!