By Jesús Aguado Óscar Baeza, is a gastronomy graduate from the Technological University of San Miguel de Allende, and is a teacher there. He participated in the eighth Pinchos y Tapas contest, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and took first place. Baeza says that his taste for gastronomy comes from when he was a […]
By Jesús Aguado The festival of the Dead has come back with the joy, colors, smells, and flavors associated with the tradition; all of which had been relegated to memories during the Covid lockdown. The long-awaited Catrina parade is back once again in which participants put their best effort to portray the image that is […]
By Fernanda Noriega Milagros Tejeda, León Guanajuato Atención: Where are you visiting us from? Milagros: I’m from León, Guanajuato! Atención: Great! Your attire is very pretty. Where did you get your clothes? Milagros: In León, they have a lot of shopping malls there and shops with clothes that I like quite a bit. Atención: Did […]
By Fernanda Noriega Among the things that people love about San Miguel de Allende are the views of the domes, the surrounding landscapes, and colorful streets. And that is precisely one of the things that Casa Rosada offers. The boutique hotel is located on Calle Cuna de Allende 12, just minutes from the Parroquia; in […]
By Jesús Aguado In May 2020 the city council from Luis Alberto Villarreal’s administration approved a regulation that would create boards of trustees to take responsibility for the administration of Juárez and Zeferino Gutiérrez parks. Later, this caused some social discontent about public spaces becoming privatized. During the last mayoral election campaign, it was not […]
By Fernanda Noriega At Sofi’s Home, located on Canal Street, they manufacture and offer furniture as well accessories and antiques for your home. Karina Tavarez, manager of the branches in San Miguel, explains that they have Architects and Interior Designers as part of their work team who provide excellent service to clients. In addition to […]
By Jesús Aguado After Mayor Mauricio Trejo shared information that traffic lights did not belong to the city and that it was likely that the company Bercales Services S.A would withdraw them due to debts from the municipality, former mayor Luis Alberto Villarreal indicated that they are paid for and are owned by the residents […]
Por Jesús Aguado Gerardo Arteaga has gone from the legal profession to working as Director of Ecology in public administration. From that position he stepped up to councilman, and because politics is a roulette, after six years of service to the city, he returned to private life and started his own restaurant: Café Muro. He […]
By Patricia Rincon The Myth Project: “Alice in Toltec Landia” is a Dance/Theater/Circus production conceived, directed and choreographed by University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Dance Patricia Rincón, with Assistant Director Christian Baumgartner, Actor and Director. It explores the magic of life and death and is inspired by what the Toltecs believed: “That […]
By Fernanda Noriega If you like Italian food, this is going to interest you. Vivali, located at Hernández Macías 66, has specialized in pizza and pasta for more than 10 years. Every day, from Monday to Sunday, Vivali opens its doors at noon to offer Italian food; but this is not the only thing. They […]
By Fernanda Noriega Kab’an is located on Hernández Macías 43 and it has one of the most impressive bars in San Miguel. This is so not only in terms of esthetics but also because of its extensive cocktail offerings, which go from classical to their own signature drinks. A wine or a cocktail to accompany […]
By Cliff DuRand Recently hundreds of climate protesters were arrested at the US Capital, targeting Representatives beholden to fossil fuel corporations. They demanded that the President and Congress act boldly against the climate crisis. Elsewhere indigenous peoples protest oil pipelines crossing their lands. Around the world climate activists continue the climate protests sparked in 2019 […]
By Jesús Aguado Throughout the year, the crypt of the Parroquia of San Miguel Arcángel remains closed to the general public because the dead must be allowed to rest. But every November 1 and 2, from 7am-7pm, it opens to visitors. Those who rest here A Mexican flag stands in one of the corners, and […]
By Jesús Aguado According to Acacio Martinez, director of Culture and Traditions, the offerings for the dead will once again be placed around the Jardin Principal, and there will be theater, music, and dance. The director stated that the city is calling on those San Miguel residents who dress up as Catrinas every year, to meet at […]
