Mexico | Gardens, History, Gastronomy, and Culture in San Miguel de Allende
Mexico | Gardens, History, Gastronomy, and Culture in San Miguel de Allende
November 8 – 14, 2026Â
The natural and cultural treasures of Mexico are boundless, and an exemplary sample of this is the city of San Miguel de Allende. Located on a small tributary of the Laja River in the Mexican Plateau, it was the first colonial settlement in the state of Guanajuato. Given its rich history and high altitude, it is not only an epicenter of culture and UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also a vibrant spot for plant lovers and horticulture enthusiasts thanks to its year-round dry, temperate climate that helps nature thrive. Join Pacific Horticulture to explore the diverse offerings of this romantic region, including plant nurseries, botanical gardens, parks, wineries, art galleries, cultural centers, and a dynamic culinary scene, and discover how San Miguel de Allende balances its key elements of tradition, modernity, and nature.
Hosted by Saxon Holt, Pacific Horticulture Board Member (see below)
Meet your host
Saxon Holt, a photojournalist and sole photographer of more than 30 garden books, is a Board member of Pacific Horticulture, Chair of the Travel Committee, and writes a regular column on camera phone photography. Â He is an enthusiastic if forgetful traveler who uses his camera to tell stories of where he was been, lest he forgets.
In workshops he conducts in his PhotoBotanic Garden Library he encourages others to use the camera, any camera, as a tool to tell their own stories. Â The fun of travel is bringing fresh eyes to new places, where new stories are easily made.
He enjoys being an escort, sharing photo tips, and connecting with a community of travelers who are predetermined to explore a resilient world dependent on the thoughtful cultivation of plants – the vision of Pacific Horticulture. Saxon can be found on Instagram @summerdry.gardens.Â
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