By Cathi House The Jardín Principal  of San Miguel is the beating heart of this beautiful town, in which the past and the future are linked with the joys of daily life.  Leafy trees carefully shaped meld together to create an embracing ceiling for those seated on the many benches of the Jardin.  Birds twitter overhead, the rustle of the leaves in a gentle breeze, soft sounds of water in fountains that cool the air - all work together to create a peaceful space in which to gat

By Cathi House At 6,200 feet altitude, the sharp, clear lines of shadows embellish the colorful walls of San Miguel with layers of patterns cast from exquisitely carved stone moldings, ornate lanterns, balconies draped in greenery... Lime-washed colors glow in the sunlight as though they are illuminated from within. San Miguel has a complex mix of centuries of architectural styles, protected by INAH. A National Monument since 1926, and a UNESCO site since 2008, San Miguel’s h