By Frank "Sugar" Hudson. October in San Miguel brings beautiful sunny days with cooler evenings. The rainy afternoons are beginning the taper off. It’s time to start bring out sweaters and jackets. Fiesta de San Miguel Arcángel The celebrations surrounding San Miguel’s patron saint continue. The spectacular La Alborada takes place in the early morning of October 3rd October 4th and symbolizes the victory of San Miguel over darkness, of good over evil. It is believed that St.

By Camie Fenton As the afternoon rains begin to taper and cooler autumn breeze sweeps through our cobblestone streets, San Miguel de Allende bursts into one of its most vibrant, soulful seasons. October brings a rich tapestry of tradition, creative energy, and community spirit that makes living in—or visiting—our sanctuary truly unforgettable. In this edition of Atención News, we dive headfirst into the heartbeat of the city. We kick off with our cover story on artist Filippo

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey In a city where every wall whispers history, Natalie Taylor has become one of its most attentive listeners. Her work in San Miguel de Allende is not simply about cataloging facts or tracing colonial brushstrokes — it is about weaving connections, uncovering hidden truths, and ensuring that the voices of this place are heard across generations. From Beaches to San Miguel Natalie first arrived in San Miguel almost by accident. “I kept saying no, no,