San Miguel de Allende

History

Prehispanic Period
The Toltecs. had a ceremonial center, Panoayan, where the town of Comonfort is today, a 30 minute drive from San Miguel. Archaeological remains there include a ball court. The Toltecs, who left behind many stone tools, grew crops and lived along the Rio Laja, taking advantage of the rich soil. By 1200, moving south they had abandoned their ceremonial centers. For the next 300 years, nomadic tribes passing through the area Then Chichimeca indians began to settle, again along the river. San Miguel Allende Guide