Hiking wasn\u2019t my primary concern when I RSVP-ed to a destination wedding in an architecturally stunning town in central Mexico.<\/p>\n
Sipping margaritas and strolling romantic cobblestone streets sprang to mind \u2013 as well as the thrill of witnessing an old friend\u2019s major milestone.<\/p>\n
San Miguel de Allende instantly charmed me with its friendly aura and glorious colonial buildings. I swooned at the sight of carved stone features and stately door knockers \u2013 one in the shape of an ear of corn. My heart leapt when my friend, Los Angeles Times reporter Andrew Campa, said \u201cI do\u201d in a perfectly pink Catholic church that doubles as the town\u2019s iconic landmark.<\/p>\n
My partner Emanuel and I feasted, visually and literally. But on our third day, itching for movement \u2013 and insight into what lay beyond the crowded main square \u2013 we abandoned the \u201cvacay\u201d vibes and set out to hike a route listed on the All Trails app.<\/p>\n
The grip of tourist trappings quickly melted away. We trekked through a small hamlet, then up long, dusty roads, past ranches and a monastery. A turn-off took us on to a dirt trail that hugged a dry stream bed before winding through a settlement. Earlier that day, I wondered if it was absurd to spend hours hiking in a destination known for its urban delights. Now I longed to venture deep into the wild hills.<\/p>\n
Without enough time to complete the whole route \u2013 a loop of nearly 10km \u2013 we turned around after two hours.<\/p>\n
Hiking, jogging and even walking in a new city can provide a unique perspective \u2013 and allow you to break away from the typical tourist haunts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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