137feature art, fashion, design and home.
Speaking of shopping, design afi ciona-
dos will love Fabrica La Aurora. Housed in
a former textile factory, artisans, artists and
designers create a cultural center for those
in search of something unique. Weisman
also recommends La Calaca as it has the
“best inventory of vintage Mexican textiles,
ceramics and other objets,” along with
Sollano 16 and the minimalist-centric shop
Wabi. Nussbaumer favors the eclectic store
Mixta for its local artisan collection and the
boutique Talula de la Lune for their “amaz-
ing handmade boots and bags.” (It’s also
a popular spot for cotton Souleiado-style
tops and shirtdresses as well).
The city also boasts a pair of charming
hotels, each unique in their own right. The
fi rst, the 67-room Rosewood San Miguel de
Allende, is located on a 13-acre property in
the Centro and is reminiscent of a haci-
enda. Go for the stunning views from the
Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar that are the best in
the city. The hotel features tiered swimming
pools, courtyards tailor-made for wedding
receptions and Instagram-worthy architec-
ture—think Colonial arches, colonnades,
stucco and ironwork that refl ect the work of
the city’s artisans.
If it’s a quiet, more laid-back experience
you are looking for, the Hotel Amparo does
not disappoint. Close to the heart of the
city’s El Jardin, the Colonial-era building
was once the mayor’s 18th-century resi-
dence. With only fi ve luxury, one-of-a-kind
period suites, the hotel feels more like a
home as well as a haven from the hustle
and bustle of the city. The husband and
wife owners, Taylor and Mariana Barran de
Goodall (they also own Hibiscus Linens),
worked with Texas-based designer Aaron
Rambo to create period-perfect rooms with
an “edgy elegance” that are fi lled with the
perfect blend of modern art and antiques.
And best of all, you can unwind at the roof-
top terrace and watch the sun set on the
world’s most intriguing city.
opposite El Jardin
clockwise from
top left Near El
Jardin, the Centro
Cultural Ignacio
Ramírez houses art
exhibits. Rosewood
San Miguel Hotel’s
Luna Rooftop Tapas
Bar. Period antiques
mingle with contem-
porary furnishings
in the 18th-century
residence turned
Hotel Amparo. San
Miguel’s markets.
Día de los Muertos.