Secluded yet convenient, the town's location is one of the main reasons people love to visit San Miguel de Allende and also why they never want to leave! San Miguel is located in the eastern part of Guanajuato, a state in Central Mexico just 170 miles northwest of Mexico City. It sits at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet above sea level and experiences moderate year-round weather. Travel to San Miguel de Allende is convenient because it is near two airports, León and Queretaro. For more information on getting to San Miguel de Allende, please click here.