San Miguel de Allende Named the World’s Best City for the Third Consecutive Year

San Miguel de Allende has made history in premium travel once again. For the third consecutive year, the city has claimed the top position globally as No. 1 City in the World and No. 1 City in Mexico at Travel + Leisure’s prestigious World’s Best Awards 2026.

The distinction was secured by more than 661,000 international readers, who placed the destination above such cultural powerhouses as Oaxaca and Mexico City. The city’s enduring appeal rests on a model that balances its immaculately preserved colonial architecture with a hospitality infrastructure of the highest order — boutique hotels, chef-driven cuisine, and galleries of genuine distinction.

From a business perspective, the recognition validates a deliberate local development strategy. Municipal president Mauricio Trejo noted that this third consecutive title consolidates the destination’s economic strength, singling out its human scale, security, and strong returns in the luxury segment. San Miguel de Allende reaffirms its standing as Mexico’s most competitive tourism asset — and its most compelling opportunity for hotel and real estate investment.