More and more families are moving to the historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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San Miguel de Allende’s vibrant culture and colonial architecture continue to attract retirees from the United States. Recently, however, more young families have chosen to call the charming city home in 2022.
San Miguel de Allende is located about a three-hour drive from Mexico City at 6,135 feet above sea level in the state of Guanajuato. The city boasts a comfortable four-season climate, an abundance of great dining and a lively art and culture scene—lifestyle ingredients that have started bringing younger families during the pandemic, according to top real estate agents in the area.
More and more families are moving to San Miguel de Allende, which has been regularly voted one of … [+]
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“We are seeing more families relocating here than ever because of being able to work remotely and ZOOM. They love the bi-cultural experience for their children,” said Ann Dolan, a luxury real estate specialist with CDR San Miguel, the area’s leading luxury brokerage. Dolan, who raised her children there, confirms San Miguel de Allende boasts several excellent bi-lingual private schools.
The cost of living there attracts both older and younger buyers. “We are seeing retirees buying co-primary homes in the luxury $700,000 and up range. They are spending more on a home here, so it’s comparable to what they have in the states,” Dolan said.
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Traveling between the U.S. and San Miguel de Allende is convenient. There are eight flights daily from the U.S. into each airport serving San Miguel de Allende. This includes Queretaro (an hour away) and Leon (about 1.20 minutes away). San Miguel de Allende’s major U.S….