By Lisa Babincsak In San Miguel, people rarely ask what you do. The real question is: "Do you walk… or do you drive?" It tells you almost everything you need to know. Where they live. Who they know. Whether they're in orthopedic shoes or still pretending cobblestones are charming. People who live in Centro walk. Proudly. Almost religiously. Even uphill, in the rain, carrying produce, a folding chair, and a small dog in a sling. They believe walking is a lifestyle. And honestl

By Carolyn Studer “When oppressed communities sing, they are doing more than making music. They are declaring that the present reality does not get the last word.” — Rev. Dr. Brian Blount For centuries, music has given voice to hope in times of hardship. From spirituals sung in the face of slavery to the improvisational freedom of jazz and the bold, defiant energy of rap, African American music has carried a message of resistance and hope. That tradition will come to San Mig

By Amy G. Rothlin There are places in San Miguel de Allende that become more than restaurants, they become part of the rhythm of our lives. Ten Ten Pie has been one of those places. This April, as the beloved Ten Ten Pie prepares to close its doors for the final time this coming May, it feels less like the end of a business and more like the closing of a chapter in San Miguel’s collective story. Thirty-three years ago, when Ten Ten Pie first opened on Cuna de Allende, San

By Staff Writer On April 1 st , 2025, Mitigare’s Hospice and Palliative Care Center opened its doors in San Miguel de Allende, marking a significant milestone for compassionate care in our community. Just days earlier, on March 29 th , friends, supporters, and partners gathered to celebrate the grand opening—an occasion made even more meaningful by the journey that began on November 27, 2023, when the first stone was laid in the presence of Mayor Mauricio Trejo. In the year s

By Carolina de la Cajiga “I left France twenty-one years ago in search of an adventure,” recalls Marie Moebius , director of San Miguel’s Biblioteca Pública and co-founder of YAM Gallery . “It now feels as if México carried me along a rushing current.” When Marie landed in México City, she enrolled in intensive Spanish lessons for four months at UNAM—five hours a day. “I am grateful for the opportunity to study at this historic institution.” With a wink, she says, “I learned

By Natalie Taylor Stephanie Hough Lanier grew up in Philadelphia. She began with a Catholic school education, but in the sixth grade, she convinced her mother to let her go her to a school run by Jewish mothers, with a more open education she loved. From a young age, Stephanie’s passion was ballet, and she got a scholarship to Elmira College in New York, dreaming of a dance career. But a ballet teacher gave her a reality check: “Have you ever seen a Black prima ballerina?”

By Liam Stidham When I was 7 years old they were opening a market in my neighborhood, and my parents asked me if I wanted to sell something. My response was a three letter word "Yes" . My parents and I started to think about what I could sell, and finally we decided to sell coffee: the brown substance that kids think tastes bad, but adults love. When I started at the market, my booth was just a small rinky dinky set up. I was really shy at the time, so I didn't exactly have

By Alan Jacobson Last month I wrote about two of San Miguel’s most important performance spaces — the intimate Teatro Santa Ana and the historic Teatro Ángela Peralta — places where actors, musicians, and performers step onto a stage to tell stories. But in April, San Miguel’s most powerful performances don’t happen inside a theatre at all. They happen in the streets. During Semana Santa , the city itself becomes a kind of living stage. Historic plazas , narrow cobblestone

With Atencion News Publisher Camie Fenton. Just minutes from City Market – where free transportation will pick you up at 1:00 p.m. Viñedo Los Remedios is a boutique winery located just 15 minutes from City Market, situated in a beautiful Hacienda - “Rinconcillo de los Remedios”. Founded in 2017, it specializes in artisan wines made from grape varieties such as Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, and Moscatel, with an annual production of around 40,000 bottles. The winery received a

By Frank "Sugar" Hudson with apologies to Bill Memo Wilson April in San Miguel de Allende starts off warm and dry - the beautiful beginning of spring. Late April and May mark the hot season before the summer rains begin. Early April is considered one of the best times to visit San Miguel due to the pleasant, spring-like weather. April Fool’s Day is celebrated on April 1 st and has a rich history regarding its origins, including connections to ancient festivals. Preparations

By Felecia Ford For over a quarter of a century, the streets of San Miguel have been filled with the sounds of Pilaseca . Now, with new singles and videos being released this year, it’s safe to say they are still going strong. I had a chance to ask lead singer Paco Rivera about their beginnings and where they are headed. FF: How did Pilaseca become a band and where did the band originate? PR: Originally from México City, I came to San Miguel in 1998. I noticed the music sce

By Frank "Sugar" Hudson When spring arrives in San Miguel de Allende, it feels like New Year’s all over again. The town awakens with a fresh, collective energy: streets come alive with people shopping, dining, or simply savoring a leisurely stroll. This season brings the gift of warmer days and a vibrant canopy of purple: the blooming jacaranda trees that transform our landscape. Parks are once again bustling with life, community theaters debut ambitious new productions, and

By Colleen Sorenson I first met artist Merle Herrera way back at the very beginning of San Miguel's Street Art movement when painting on the street was not yet allowed. Together, we reminisced about the very magical weekend in 2013 when she painted in the first Muros en Blanco festival in Colonia Guadalupe, securing the permission for legal painting on the streets. She was invited to paint by Francisco (Nadie) Vega who was in charge of artist invitations. Merle then invited

By Ron LaGro, Founder & Designer, Armadillo Garden Tools I’ve spent much of my working life building things—custom homes, fine furniture, and implements meant to be used daily and trusted for decades. But the vision for Armadillo Garden Tools didn’t fully develop until 2015, while living in a small coastal town on the west coast of Costa Rica. I closely observed hardworking gardeners and demanding landscapes and recognized something that stayed with me. While great care was

By Doreen Cumberford Congratulations! You've taken the big leap and moved to another country. That took courage. It also requires preparation. When you're living abroad, having a contingency plan isn't optional, it's essential. That's where your go-bag comes in. When I first moved overseas decades ago, the Embassy required us all to maintain a "go-bag" - a packed emergency kit ready to grab at a moment's notice. It wasn't paranoia; it was preparation. Living abroad means emb

By Carla Pérez March in San Miguel de Allende carries a particular light. The afternoons stretch a little longer, the sun warms the pink stone, and the city quietly prepares for Semana Santa (Holy Week). Something is shifting gently but unmistakably. It’s the perfect month to consider the art of lightness. Lightness is often misunderstood. It is not avoidance or pretending life is easy. It comes from strength, clarity, and knowing what we no longer need to carry. Lightness in

By Sanderella Roy In San Miguel de Allende, and honestly everywhere we look, there has been a noticeable heaviness. Loss, uncertainty, political tension, and a quiet undercurrent of worry seem to be touching many lives at once. Even in a place known for color and celebration, you can feel it in conversations — people pausing longer, hugging tighter, searching for words that make sense of a world that feels unsteady. When the outside world grows loud, the inner world often gro

By Richard Adelman There is a lot you can do to avoid or at least minimize your chances of falling in San Miguel. The city has so many wonderful features—architecture, art, music, food, the weather, community-- but the risk of falling is not one them. Everyone wants to avoid becoming one of the “fallen women (or men) of San Miguel.” Walking safely here is challenging—especially for new-comers who have not grown up in this environment. They are unaccustomed to negotiating the

By Natalie Taylor In San Miguel de Allende we have street food, and we have “wow” street food! This is the category where Prime Baguettes falls into, and the long lines prove it. The stand is on the edge of Mexiquito and does not have a street address, but you can spot it as you go around the Zeferino Park roundabout. Lower your windows, and the aroma will guide you. And make sure that you are at Prime Baguettes , not the taco stands that sometimes appears on the side. Luis

By Aureliano "Kir" González-Baz With extensive experience advising foreign clients on real estate transactions in México, Bryan, González Vargas & González Baz highlights an important tax opportunity now available under Mexican law. The Federal Revenue Law for Fiscal Year 2026 (published in the Official Gazette on November 7, 2025) reintroduces a tax incentive for the repatriation of capital. This program grants preferential tax treatment to funds held abroad, offering a val