San Miguel de Allende

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

The Best Cities in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

These are the best cities in the world, as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

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Fábrica La AuroraGalleryFormer textile factory with artisan shops
Rosewood San Miguel de AllendeHotelOasis with rooftop tapas bar and skyline views
AperiRestaurantChef's table for dining with fresh regional flavors
Elsewhere
Amalfi CoastSightAmalfi, ItalyRomantic coastline with cliffs, beaches, and towns
Old TownHostelDubrovnik, CroatiaArea that feels like stepping back into time
Playa de la ConchaSightSan Sebastián, SpainBeach to lounge on or watch surfers
Parte ViejaNeighborhoodSan Sebastián, SpainCentral area for pintxo bar hopping
GrosNeighborhoodSan Sebastián, SpainArea for watching surfer culture
Monte IgueldoViewpointSan Sebastián, SpainOffers breathtaking views from its summit
DouroSightPorto, PortugalRiver offering views of Porto's houses and towers
KapellbrückeSightLucerne, SwitzerlandOldest covered bridge in Europe
Rathaus BrauereiRestaurantLucerne, SwitzerlandHome - Die Rathausbrauerei am Reussufer in Luzern.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernHotelLucerne, SwitzerlandArt Nouveau hotel with lake views
Aquaflor FirenzePlaceFlorence, ItalyWorkshop on history of perfume-making
Gucci GardenMuseumFlorence, ItalyMuseum charting fashion juggernaut's evolution
La StrozzinaMuseumFlorence, ItalyCenter for contemporary culture

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

Readers’ Choice Awards: 10 Top Hotels in Mexico 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Mexico, from big cities to small towns.

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Rosewood San Miguel de AllendeHotelIndulge in the world of luxury with Rosewood, a global collection of hotels & resorts designed for discerning travelers…
Hotel MatildaRestaurantThis 32-room hotel may appear traditional, thanks to its colonial facade—but the sleek Hotel Matilda is anything but.
Live Aqua San Miguel de AllendeRestaurant
Elsewhere
The Cape, A Thompson HotelHotelCabo San Lucas, MexicoAt The Cape, a polished design meets seen-and-be-seen energy and cinematic views.
Las MañanitasRestaurantCuernavaca, MexicoHotel boutique de 5 estrellas en Cuernavaca.
Nobu Hotel Los CabosHotelLos Cabos, MexicoTo unwind and feel miles from civilization without breaking the bank, 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown…
Hotel El GanzoHotelLos Cabos, MexicoBoutique hotel in San José del Cabo blending art, music & Baja culture.
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico CityHotelMexico City, MexicoDespite its setting on Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico City ’s busiest roads, this luxury hotel remains a tranquil…
Verana YelapaHotelYelapa, MexicoFew places are as intricately and ingeniously imagined as Verana.
Live Aqua Mexico City Hotel & SpaHotelMexico City, MexicoA 135-room hotel in a new high-rise in the emerging commercial district of Bosques de las Lomas.

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AfarSep 16

These Design-Led Hotels Across Mexico Have 8 Rooms or Fewer

A mezcal distillery in Oaxaca, a desert hideaway in Todos Santos, and an art-filled retreat in San Miguel de Allende are among these stylish stays with no more than eight rooms.

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La ValiseHotelSix suites inspired by Mexican art and design.
Elsewhere
Roma NorteNeighborhoodMexico City, MexicoNeighborhood with galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Casa TenueHotelMexico City, MexicoEight suites in a 1904 townhouse.
Casa SilencioHotelOaxaca, MexicoWorking mezcal distillery with tours and tastings.
Tlacolula ValleyNeighborhoodOaxaca, MexicoAgave fields surround Casa Silencio.
Desierto AzulHotelTodos Santos, MexicoFour rooms between desert and ocean.
PanVeroRestaurantTodos Santos, MexicoOn-site bakery with gluten- and dairy-free options.
La Casa RodaventoHotelValle de Bravo, MexicoSeven suites in an early-20th-century house.

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National GeographicJul 21

Love Mexico City? Here are 6 destinations we think you’ll like, too.

Roam artisan markets, sample regional dishes you won’t find elsewhere, and explore charming historic towns that make you feel like you’ve stepped into the 1700s.

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Mayan BathsSightNatural spa and hot spring for relaxation.
Casa NostraRestaurantCasa Nostra es una nueva experiencia donde queremos invitarlos y abrirles las puertas de nuestra casa.
Luna RooftopRestaurantThe most impressive rooftop restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, offering unobstructed city views, innovative…
Parroquia San Miguel ArcángelPlace of worshipSan Miguel’s famous pink church.
Elsewhere
Capilla del RosarioPlace of worshipPuebla, MexicoCovered entirely in gold leaf.
PopocatépetlSightPuebla, MexicoActive volcano; catch a glimpse on a clear day.
Our Lady of RemediesPlace of worshipPuebla, MexicoOffers a glimpse of Popocatépetl volcano.
Great Pyramid of CholulaSightPuebla, MexicoWalk through it.
PariánMarketPuebla, MexicoShop for Talavera pottery.
Mural de los PoblanosRestaurantPuebla, MexicoTry chiles en nogada and mole poblano.
Los DanzantesRestaurantOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoThere are two branches, one in Coyoacán, Mexico City, and one in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca; each one has an independent menu.
Levadura de OllaRestaurantOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoIt is co-owned by chef Thalía Barrios García and its manager Jesús Neftalí Ramos Vargas, who opened it in 2019.
20 de NoviembreMarketOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoIconic, smoky hallway of meats for lunch.
Museum of CulturesMuseumOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoLocated inside Oaxaca’s most famous church.
Cooperativa 1050ºPlaceOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoSomos una cooperativa de alfareras del Sur de México.
Ruta del Vino y QuesoPlaceQuerétaro, MexicoGo wine tasting.
Jardin de La UnionParkGuanajuato, MexicoAdmire architectural details.
Teatro JuárezTheatreGuanajuato, MexicoCatch a symphony if you love music.
Mercado La MercedMarketOaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
Mercado de Benito JuárezMarketOaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
TERRITUALPlaceOaxaca de Juárez, Mexico

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