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 Jordan Live theater, since the beginning of time, has been, and remains, the cultural spine of a community, whether story telling around a campfire, on the Broadway stage or in magical San Miguel de Allende. For fifteen years, Caja Negra , professional repertory theater group of actors and technicians has strived to present thoughtful, dynamic theater to San Miguel. I believe that quality theater can be presented in a grand space or a street corner. Life is theater a

By Randolph Rogers The Bajío Wine region, which we will explore from Querétaro to Dolores Hidalgo, is in its infancy, which is ironic given that this state, Guanajuato, is known to be the first place in the Americas where wine grapes were planted. The new wineries represent vast investments in plantings, production facilities, and impressive hospitality venues. The entrepreneurs are betting that the ascendant middle class in México will outpace the rest of the continent and

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

By Judith Jenya In a sunlit house tucked into the rhythms of San Miguel de Allende, art is everywhere. It hangs on the walls, leans against furniture, spills across tables in the form of drawings and half-finished ideas. More than that, it animates the life shared by Britt Zaist and Henry Vermillion —two artists whose love story is inseparable from the creative paths that brought them together and kept them together for more than four decades. Zaist, born in Jamaica, New Yor

By Charles Woollett It’s the life of a photographer and none other than globe trotter Ian Gough - capturing the world, as it unfolds in front of his lens and that split second shutter. Ian Gough has a plethora of images that are, what’s the word, timeless. As a young boy he left Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England. At 19 he picked up sticks and headed for the South of France, for several years, hopping all through Europe doing odd jobs and skiing, his favorite sport

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 Aundria McMillan Humphrey I spent a recent morning with a 101-year-old man who wakes up at four o’clock, writes whatever comes into his mind, cooks for himself, watches hours of YouTube, and shrugs at most of life’s aggravations with a simple philosophy: “So what?” His name is Gerry Teldon , and after a few hours in his presence, it became clear that his age is the least interesting thing about him. Gerry greeted me in his comfortable, art-filled home with a cup of hot ch

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