CultureThe Allende InstituteSan Miguel de Allende

The De la Canal family built this sprawling complex in the 17th Century as their country retreat and hacienda. This former home is filled with intriguing patios and courtyards, a private chapel which still retains some of its colonial frescoes, a modern art gallery, and a restaurant. In 1951 it was converted into the Instituto Allende that now offers courses ranging from silverwork to ceramics or Spanish, and annually attracts hundreds of students.

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