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

By Cat Silver Many expats who move to México arrive with a serviceable survival kit of Spanish. It may be fine for dining out, asking directions, negotiating a taxi fare, or chatting casually with neighbors. You feel confident. Capable. Yet when it comes to renovating or decorating a home, suddenly your Spanish fails you. Familiar words stop working. Questions are met with polite confusion. A quick purchase turns into a long explanation, and somehow you end up with the wrong

By Catherine Marenghi When you think of places that attract the world’s top writers, you might think of Paris in the 1920s, Dublin, or New York. Or you might recall the famous Algonquin Round Table , a group of literary figures who met daily at the Algonquin Hotel, New York, in the 1920s and 1930s. Also known as the Vicious Circle, the group included Dorothy Parker , George S. Kaufman , and Robert Benchley , as well as occasional members like Noël Coward . Who would imagine t

By Meryl Truett San Miguel's vibrant art scene burst to life this past January with one of the city’s most anticipated community-driven cultural events: the Guadalupe Art Walk. In 2026, artists, neighbors, collectors, and visitors alike gathered in the colorful streets of Colonia Guadalupe on January 24 th and 25 th for a weekend of open studios, lively encounters with art, and an authentic celebration of creative expression that reflects the heart and soul of this artisti

By Amy G. Rothlin I mean… who doesn’t love tacos , really? Tacos are the true essence of México, one of the many delicious reasons we all fall in love with this country. This time, San Miguel Taste ventured to Taquiños , located on lower Ancha right across from the Crunchy Chicken spot - Ancha de San Antonio 28B. The visit came highly recommended by a friend who swears by it as his post-gym protein stop, and honestly, he was onto something. Taquiños describes itself as pre

By Lisa Babincsak In San Miguel, you don't need to know your neighbor to know their dog. This is a town with a full-blown canine caste system. There are the café dogs, the gallery dogs, the rooftop barkers, and the ones who run errands without humans—on schedule, with purpose, like they have a pension. Some are practically celebrities. There's the little guy I call Chismosito , who trots up and down Salida a Querétaro every day like he's checking in on the whole neighborhood

By Staff Writer WHEN: 3:00 p.m. March 24 WHERE: Casa Nigromante, Umarán #38 BOOK: The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows 
of Josephine B AUTHOR: Sandra Gulland The book is available at Aurora Books, at 
Hacienda La Aurora, Calzada de La Aurora 48A Join us as we celebrate outstanding local authors. 
No signup required, no fees. Just read the book and come meet the author for a lively presentation and book discussion.

By Staff Writer This exhibition is the first of its kind. It is a glimpse behind the scenes to unexpected moments of the Easter week; each image sheds light on to intimate, powerful and passionate expressions of faith. The exhibition is offered as an expression of gratitude to the community of El Oratorio and the people of San Miguel who have graciously welcomed Martha Gabriela Dressen and her lens without hesitation. In the style of street photography, Martha’s work shows a

By Carolina de la Cajiga “My full name feels like a litany: María del Socorro Magdalena Aguilar Uriarte. Honoring my two grandmothers resulted in an administrative sentence,” she begins. At university in San Francisco, her name never fit on class rosters; professors called out cryptic abbreviations wrapped in a gringo accent that made them unrecognizable—even to her. “I ended that bureaucratic via crucis by calling myself simply Soco.” She grew up in Celaya and México City, b

By Don Krim It is only 48 hours before we hit the deadline for applications and the numbers are making me nervous: only 45 high school - prepa - applicants, only 35 university (those already attending.) “Where is everybody?” I know the goal of any non-profit (NGO) should be obsolescence, to be no longer needed. But the question runs through my mind: “Are more and more local Mexican youth abandoning bachelor’s study (licenciatura) in favor of technical degrees(TSU) or just vo

By Doreen Cumberford People have been celebrating my birthday and calling it International Women's Day for years now. I've watched how different countries honor March 8 th , from quiet pub nights out in Scotland to fierce protests in México City. Each place manages to reveal something different about what it means to be a woman in that culture. But it wasn't until I learned about Girls' Day celebrations around the world that we need to become role models for girls around th

By Staff Writer It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague, friend, and Atención News family member, Bill Wilson . Bill was more than a journalist. he was a storyteller, a witness, a steady voice, and a generous presence in our community. For years, he showed up with curiosity, integrity, and heart, offering San Miguel not just news, but context, history, and care. His words, his humor, and his unwavering dedication to journalism will be deeply

By Frank "Sugar" Hudson. Photos by Lander Rodríguez March is a great time to be visiting San Miguel de Allende. The weather is generally mild to warm and dry, with pleasant daytime temperatures and cooler nights, lots of sunshine, and minimal rain — making it a wonderful time to explore the city. Now that you’re here, what is going go in the city in the month of March? Are there festivals and events? Why are there parades and people dancing in the streets?. Let me walk you

By Natalie Taylor San Miguel de Allende has always been a place of convergence. Even before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores , various indigenous people came here to trade, exchange ideas, and intermarry. In the 1950s, with the arrival of US Veterans under the GI Bill, it became a cultural crossroads once again. Federico Vidargas is a product of this phenomenon. His mother, Dottie Birk , came from Chicago, where Stirling Dickinson was a neighbor. Through him, she l

By Susan Knight York Creating hallowed ground for people who love to eat is a full-time job. When competition gives way to collaboration, creativity explodes, rules get rewritten, traditions are reimagined, and the results aren’t just better restaurants but a culture built by people who know their future depends on just how well they take care of each other. The risks for chefs are real; betting their reputations on ideas that don’t come with safety nets. What we found when w