San Miguel de Allende Map Art

San Miguel de Allende spreads across the ridges and ravines of the Mexican highlands, with the Río Laja running through a deep barranca to the northeast. The colonial street grid radiates outward from the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel at the center, its streets climbing steeply uphill in all directions, creating a tight labyrinth punctuated by plazas. From above, the town's footprint follows the contours of the terrain rather than imposing a regular pattern — blocks compress and expand as they navigate the elevation changes.

20.9144° N, 100.7452° W