By Staff Writer On Sunday, January 18 th , San Miguel de Allende was honored by the visit of Mexico’s president  Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo . She came to visit the site where the new Centro de Excelencia de Parteria y Bienestar—Center of Excellence in Midwifery and Wellness will open. The project, promoted by  IMSS Bienestar Health Services , embraces the  'CASA' project, which was launched more than 30 years ago by Alejandro González and Nadine Goodman , together with dozens of

By Cathi House San Miguel de Allende is an exquisitely beautiful Spanish Colonial town with a complex mix of centuries of architectural styles, protected by the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Declared a National Monument in 1926 and a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2008, San Miguel’s historic center has long been protected from modern intrusions such as traffic lights, billboards, neon signs and fast food franchises. Spanish Colonial, often called Mexican B

By Pascual Hijuelos In San Miguel, there are individuals who have had rich, fulfilling careers in the creative realm while also pursuing other interests. Nathan Schneider  is one such person. For over 20 years Nathan was the Chief Architect for the City of Austin. He was responsible for the planning and design of the city's physical and aesthetic environment, but his true passion has always been ceramics. He has created exceptional ceramic pieces that reflect his architectura

By Donna Lynes Miller Rosey’s Wish,   El Deseo de Rosey  is an NGO currently operating in San Miguel de Allende with the mission to end animal suffering through their free mobile sterilization clinics. Their story is below. Have you ever thought about the relationship between humans and animals? Did we shape them or did they shape us? The answer is most likely both; a symbiotic relationship that began at least 15,000 years ago. Whether you consider yourself a “dog person” or

By Judith Jenya Some people arrive in San Miguel de Allende and leave their mark quietly, over decades, through relationships, creativity, and an open door. Patsy Dubois  is one of those people. Having lived in San Miguel for more than 50 years, she has witnessed — and participated in — the city’s transformation from a small colonial town into the international cultural center it is today. Artist, cook, storyteller, and host, Patsy is one of San Miguel’s most interesting and

By Catherine Marenghi Last month, this column explored the economic and cultural benefits that the  San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival  brings to San Miguel. This month we spotlight four young Mexican writers who got a career boost from the Conference’s Scholarship Program. Each year the Conference invites local educational institutions to nominate talented young people with an interest in writing. These students receive a full scholarship to participate in

By Lisa Muhn As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into daily life, urgent questions arise about its impact on society, security, and human values. Will these powerful technologies deepen conflict—or can they be guided toward cooperation and peace? That question will be at the center of an upcoming public talk presented by i 3 : ideas that inform & inspire . A Conversation with Big Thinkers. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm , i 3  welcomes Branka Pani

By Sanderella Roy San Miguel de Allende is known for its dazzling energy—music drifting from cantinas, galleries tucked into cobblestone streets, and restaurants that seem to multiply every week. But for those of us who live just beyond the centro, a whole different rhythm has revealed itself. In the countryside outside the city limits, a quieter San Miguel waits to be discovered. Near La Luciérnaga, Restaurante Don Valente  offers a surprise: live music on weekends in a gorg

By Natalie Taylor A great city deserves a great museum. San Miguel de Allende, with all its history, culture, and art lacks museums to showcase them. Certainly, the Allende house museum—home of the eponymous hero—informs about his life and times. Within it, Sala Izquinapan has a fantastic (though by no means complete) collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from the area. There are a few small, specialized museums, but not a comprehensive repository of the history and art of San

By Natalie Taylor Nadine Goodman  came to San Miguel from New York in the 1970s. A friend owned a house here and suggested she visit so that she could study Spanish. It was not intended to be a permanent move, but in 1981, Nadine  met her future husband, Alejandro González Rullán , and settled here. Alejandro was an actuary who had studied at UNAM. But he was also an activist, and his concern with social justice was in sync with Nadine’s beliefs. In the US, Nadine was always

By Dennis Taylor If you happen to walk along the banks of the Presa in El Charco when it’s full of water, or the shores of Presa Allende where the water is shallow, you will almost surely see one, if not all three, different types of wading birds. The White-faced Ibis , American Avocet , and Black-necked Stilt  all share the same habitat and have long skinny legs (good for wading). But that’s the extent of their similarities.  Aside from their divergent plumages, you will not

By Jessie LaFalce Hygge  is more than a style of decorating; it’s a way of living. It’s about creating spaces that nurture the soul — spaces that invite us to slow down, savor a cup of coffee, and appreciate the small, quiet joys that make life feel full. Originating in Denmark, Hygge centers around the pursuit of contentment through simplicity and warmth. Candles, natural materials, layered textures, and soft lighting all play their part — but at its core, Hygge is about how

By Meryl Truett The past few weeks in San Miguel de Allende have been a happy little whirl of art openings— those golden-hour evenings when the streets feel extra cinematic, the galleries glow like lanterns, and you can’t walk two blocks without running into a familiar face (or a new one holding a plastic cup of vino blanco with a happy story about how they arrived to our unique pueblecito ). I’ve been popping into several shows around town—drifting from courtyard to white wa

By Colleen Sorenson ASfii RUbnck  is a San Miguel artist who truly loves his job at CASA A.C. Center for Adolescents in Santa Julia, where he teaches graffiti art and promotes the projects of the Ranchero Pandillero Program . This program was started in 2018 by artists from different neighborhoods with unique painting styles. The goal is to reduce the rates of violence among young people through art and hip-hop, and a focus on promoting peace between neighborhoods with respec

By Lisa Babincsak If you're walking around San Miguel and stumble on a shop you like, here's my advice: Pin it. Write down the address. Take a photo of the front. Take a photo of the building next to it. Take a photo of the entire block. Because if you don't, you will never find it again. San Miguel is a maze. A beautiful, cobblestoned, flower-covered maze. But still—a maze. The streets twist and narrow. The alleys fork. Doorways could lead to a candle shop, an art gallery, o

By Doreen Cumberford January in San Miguel delivers us some cool misty mornings and the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions. But for expats, the concept of cultural goal-setting often misses the mark. Moving to México and learning Spanish is way more than logistics and vocabulary, yes, it's about connection and day-by-day personal growth. We all arrived with eagerness and good intentions. Yes, of course we'll learn Spanish, make local friends, immerse ourselves in Mexican

By Carolina de la Cajiga The day Cris Solís  and her husband arrived in San Miguel as newlyweds, someone stole all their belongings—including their hammock and family photos. “That’s how we started our life here in 2015,” says Cris with a hearty laugh, typical of Veracruz, where she’s from. Luckily for San Miguel de Allende, they stayed. “The first few months were complicated, especially when I got pregnant,”  she recalls, “but I was fortunate to meet other women in similar s

By Catherine Marenghi Atención News  is launching a new book club for San Miguel book lovers. Recognizing the vibrant literary community in San Miguel de Allende, Atención will focus on titles by talented local authors, with a preference for fiction, memoir, and short stories. Monthly book club meetings will be held at 3:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month beginning February 24th , at Casa Nigromante , the historic birthplace of Ignacio Ramirez located on Umaran #38. A

By Camie Fenton Waiting for the New Year to roll in—and now it has—bringing with it all the intentions and aspirations that a “clean slate” inspires in each of us. While we know it’s never quite that simple, the idea of beginning anew invites reflection: striving for betterment, more kindness, more patience, deeper gratitude, and more time to share ourselves with others. In a world that often moves too quickly, these intentions ask us to pause and be more present with ourselv

By Isabel Castrejón Pascacio Fashion has long been driven by youth-centric imagery, trends, and marketing strategies. Yet one of the most loyal, discerning, and financially independent audiences remains largely overlooked: mature clients. This demographic, often defined as individuals over 50, possesses a deep appreciation for quality, personal style, and craftsmanship. Designing for them is not about following fleeting trends, but about creating clothing that respects experi