By Fernanda Noriega What is a double bass? Many people confuse this instrument with the cello and the tololoche, a traditional instrument from southern Mexico, but they have nothing to do with each other, they are completely different instruments! However, the large size of the double bass brings with it a problem: many musicians begin […]
By Jonathan Sánchez For a quarter of a century, the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF) has presented national and international short and feature films that might otherwise not reach a mass audience in Mexico. In 1998, the Expression in Short Film festival was held for the first time in Guanajuato. It was created from the […]
By Kathleen Bohné Below you will find an excerpt from the May 1 edition of “La Semana” newsletter. To read more and subscribe, please visit www.TheMexpatriate.com “In Mexico, the Constitution is very clear: the energy resources and petroleum deposits belong exclusively to the Mexican people in perpetuity. Any other speculation on the matter is treason. […]
By Cliff DuRand There are those on the left who put the main blame for the invasion of Ukraine on U.S. imperialism and its aggressive westward expansion using North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This position falls prey to the narrative of the realist school of elite foreign policy circles, that argues the world is divided […]
By Carmen Rioja Chiapas, in southern Mexico, is currently one of the most fascinating and dangerous destinations in the country and undoubtedly the most recommended to visit. Maybe the most relevant is the ancient wisdom reflected in the vestiges and buildings dating back to pre-Hispanic times, from 10,000 B.C., from the Soconusco region and the […]
Por Paola Velasco Para mí un día perfecto empieza en mi colonia que es La Guadalupe. Hay varias opciones empezando con un Café de La Mancha, uno de los mejores cafés del pueblo. Comprar cosas para el desayuno en la Tienda de Gil que es mi tienda favorita en todo San Miguel, sobre todo porque […]
By Angel Marin Diaz Did you know that IMSS is Mexico’s version of Medicare and “workman’s comp” insurance? IMSS is the federally-funded and federally-required version of workman’s compensation insurance in the United States and other similar workers’ protections found worldwide. The program is completely inclusive and covers a wide range of issues an employee, male […]
Ver todo Por Carola Rico La arquitecta Sara Hernández, del colegio de arquitectos y activista de San Miguel, concedió una entrevista para el periódico Atención sobre los temas que están pendientes para … Ver todo Por Líbera Lang Cuando la Presa Allende se convierte en una “llanura verde” de extremo a extremo, es el momento […]
By Carola Rico Santa María del Obraje Art, Culture, and Entertainment is a new art, culture, and entertainment space in San Miguel de Allende under the direction of Jorge Barajas. The goal of the venue is to showcase the depths of Mexican culture and to appeal to everyone who loves culture and the arts, regardless […]
By Kathleen Bohné Below you will find two excerpts from the Mar. 6 edition of “La Semana” newsletter. To read the complete articles and subscribe, please visit www.themexpatriate.com “There is no medicine more expensive than the one you can’t get.” Irene Tello & Denise Tron (Operación Desabasto) Timing is everything. When the López Obrador administration […]
By Judy Newell For the majority of travelers to Mexico, the first (and sometimes only) encounter with the state of Yucatan is a daytrip from Cancun to Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza provides a solid introduction to Yucatan, for sure, but the state has much to offer visitors beyond the world-renowned archaeological site. Tren Maya is […]
By Brigham Golden Part I We in San Miguel de Allende are blessed — and I’ve never felt more certain of that than during the COVID pandemic. Bathed in the warm sun and cool mountain air of “eternal spring”, our pueblo abounds with beautiful open-air spaces for our impressive community of restaurants and markets, shops […]
By Valeria Asencio She could be from anywhere in the world, but her accent gives her away. She is a hueso colorado (passionate) northerner with talent and elegance. A painter originally from the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Monterrey, (UDEM). From the start she […]
By Fernanda Noriega Thousands of visitors arrive every week to San Miguel, with more and more hotels ready to receive them with open arms in the most beautiful city in the world. Some are located in the historic center, some in the outskirts of the city, some are located inside ancient mansions and others are […]