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ART AND BEAUTY COLLABORATE IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
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SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico - Beautiful at any time,
around sunset San Miguel de Allende becomes a glowing and magical
sort of place.
A trio of nuns signals the transformation by climbing the high
steeple of the Church of the Immaculate Conception -- its dome and
spire sharply silhouetted against the reddening Western sky -- and,
with wimples and habits flying, vigorously ring the church bells to
announce vesper services.
As the echoing clamor of the bells fades, the s...
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AN APPLE A DAY: San Miguel de Allende; Mexico's cultural getaway
Filipino Reporter
; Filipino Reporter 03-20-1997 AN APPLE A DAY: San Miguel de Allende; Mexico's cultural getaway. SAN Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Splendid architecture of the Spanish colonial era, flowering patios and winding cobble stone streets enhance the natural beauty of San Miguel el Viejo, known as San Miguel
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ART AND BEAUTY COLLABORATE IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
The Boston Globe
; SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico - Beautiful at any time, around sunset San Miguel de Allende becomes a glowing and magical sort of place. A trio of nuns signals the transformation by climbing the high steeple of the Church of the Immaculate Conception -- its dome and spire sharply silhouetted against
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San Miguel de Allende artfully lures Americans
Chicago Sun-Times
; SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico La Parroquia, an exuberantly Gothic creation that looks as much like a sand castle as a cathedral, was designed in the late 19th century by a self-trained Indian stonemason. His inspiration: postcards of European churches. Apocryphal or not, the story fits perfectly in
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Accent is Anglo in San Miguel de Allende
Chicago Sun-Times
; SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico You're as likely to hear English as Spanish in its main plaza and restaurants. Its casual lifestyle and low cost of living make it a most comfortable place to be. There's art, too; plenty of it. You might have to step around an artist painting a picture of one of its
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Under San Miguel's Spell; In Mexico's Storied Colonial Outpost, the Past Is Present
The Washington Post
; The church bells don't ring on the hour in San Miguel de Allende. At 4:45 a.m., the clock tower struck five loud peals. At 5:15, another five. At 7:15, when I finally roused myself once and for all, the bells rang 18 times. Dong. Dong. Dong. A solid night's sleep doesn't come easily in San Miguel
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San Miguel de Allende; Colonial town keeps flair of old Mexico but adds festivals, food, arts, shopping.(TRAVEL)(City overview)
The Washington Times
; Byline: Fred and Karen Eckert, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico - Most people think a trip to Mexico is about beach resorts, tequila and archaeological ruins. Places such as Puerto Vallarta or Cancun. Or Chicken Itza. Interesting, pleasant places, and all are nice to
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San Miguel de Allende
Southern Living
; You'll feel a world away from everything when you escape to the highlands of central Mexico for innovative restaurants, centuries-old history, and stunning architecture. By William Keller Even neighborhood dogs know they're safe crossing the street in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The city doesn't
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Shalom, San Miguel de Allende
Jerusalem Post
; Headline: Shalom, San Miguel de Allende Byline: BUZZY GORDON Edition; Up Front Section: Features Page: 34 Friday, November 16, 2007 -- It is a Jewish custom not to mix one simha with another; this year, however, Succot turned into a week-long double fiesta in the Mexican city of San Miguel de
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SAN MIGUEL DELIVERS MORE THAN EXPECTED
The Boston Globe
; SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico - So hot. It was so hot under the midday Mexican sun that I needed to sit down. Dry heat, the kind that disappears in the shade or behind a cloud, saps energy, but pleasantly. In February I discarded my pose of patience in the face of an ugly winter and took the first
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Whimsy for a quirky town: new guidebook offers insight on San Miguel de Allende.(The Best of San Miguel De Allende)(Book Review)
Business Mexico
; Joseph Harmes is a journalist-turned-guidebook writer whose recently published book, The Best of San Miguel de Allende, is a quirky, insightful handbook for the curious traveler. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The guide peruses the colonial town's hottest art sanctuaries and edgiest cultural festivals. All
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