Summer is a lovely time in the central highlands of Mexico, especially in cool, colonial San Miguel! Consider coming for a visit this year (to take language classes, to study art, or simply to enjoy the peaceful daily life in this UNESCO World Heritage town) and take advantage of these summer specials (applicable for minimum [...]
Festivities for Holy Week 2012
March 12, 2012
Here is the schedule for this year’s festivities:
Sunday, March 25, 2012: Holy Week (Semana Santa) festivities begin in San Miguel with one of the most traditional religious processions in town, the arrival of Nuestro Senor de la Columna, borne on foot overnight from the Shrine of Atotonilco (15 miles north of San Miguel) to a [...]
Sunday Brunch Spots in San Miguel
February 24, 2012
On a glorious Sunday in San Miguel, going out to Sunday brunch is a popular pastime. Here are our favorite spots for a leisurely meal:
Antigua Villa Santa Monica: Breakfast buffet starting at 9 am, including customized quesadillas off the grill. Address: Fray Jose Guadalupe Mojica #22 (southern edge of Parque Juarez). Tel: 152-0451
Dos Casas Boutique [...]
Rachael Ray’s Show Taped in San Miguel!
October 21, 2011
U.S. TV chef Rachael Ray came to San Miguel recently and taped a special cooking show, which will be aired on her program on Friday, Oct 28, 2011. For more details on Rachael’s Mexican Adventure (including a stop in Oaxaca as well), check Rachael’s website at: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/heycanyoucookall/
Cervantino Cultural Events in Oct 2011
October 7, 2011
In October, San Miguel bursts with fireworks and crowds. Parades fill the streets. Music resounds off the brightly colored walls. And during all the commotion, the International Cervantino Festival takes place (October 14-30) in nearby Guanajuato with several events coming to San Miguel as well.
The festival started in the city of Guanajuato more than 50 [...]
New “Must-Do’s” in San Miguel
September 15, 2011
Temporary residents, repeat visitors and first-timers alike all will want to add these activities to their list of “Must-Do’s” while spending time in San Miguel de Allende:
1) Climb up the ancient pyramid at the newly opened Cañada de la Virgen archeological site.
While you can cab to this fascinating pre-Hispanic pyramid about 30 min southwest of [...]
Vogue’s “Destination of the Month”: San Miguel!
May 28, 2011
San Miguel de Allende was selected as Vogue’s “Destination of the Month” in May 2011.
2011 San Miguel Restaurant Update
May 20, 2011
Even in tough economic times, great new restaurants continue to open in San Miguel de Allende. All cuisines, all price ranges, from an organic burrito place to elegant posh hotel dining rooms.
Celebrations for Easter 2011 in San Miguel
April 9, 2011
Numerous religious processions and other Easter traditions begin two weeks prior to Easter Sunday in San Miguel de Allende. During 2011, the first prelude to Easter is on Sunday, April 10, as the Procession of Our Lord of the Column takes place overnight from the Sanctuary of Atotonilco when devout parishioners transport a statue of Jesus on foot into the church of San Juan de Dios in San Miguel, about 12 miles away.
Keeping Crime News in Perspective!
February 26, 2011
Sensational news reporting makes it seem as though all of Mexico is on fire with drug wars. There are indeed some horrible stories, but in much of the country, daily life continues as usual – without fear and without danger. Here in San Miguel, we are having a beautiful start to the 2011 spring season, [...]
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