“This City Was Just Named No. 1 in the World—and It Has Cobblestone Streets, World-class Food, and a Thriving Arts Scene”

This year’s top city is a longtime favorite of T+L readers, who praise its distinctive cultural milieu and affordability. “There’s major history, great restaurants, and you can walk everywhere—or grab a $4 taxi,” said one reader. Respondents also praised the many attractions, including centrally located museums, botanical gardens, and shopping boutiques. Others pointed to a busy calendar of noteworthy annual events such as the San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival, and a dynamic art scene as other impressive attributes of this city in the Guanajuato state. One voter even took it to the next level by saying, “I would love to move there.”

WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 93.33