Weddings and wine consolidate a new economy in San Miguel de Allende

Over the past thirteen years, San Miguel de Allende has consolidated a tourism diversification strategy based on promoting weddings and developing the wine industry, two sectors that currently generate economic activity and employment for the local population. Mayor Mauricio Trejo explained that this process began in 2013, during his first term, when the need to […]

Americans demonstrate in San Miguel de Allende

This Saturday, dozens of foreigners, mostly Americans, demonstrated with a message of peace and “no to war,” and against President Donald Trump’s interventionist and immigration policies. In the main square of San Miguel de Allende, they delivered a message of peace and love, declaring “no to war,” “no to ICE,” “no to kings,” and demanding […]

Police in San Miguel de Allende are stepping up operations to enforce motorcycle regulations; they are prioritizing inspections without issuing general fines.

In response to the increased use of motorcycles in the municipality, as well as the presence of minors driving these vehicles, the Secretariat of Citizen Security reported that it is maintaining constant operations in various neighborhoods to check documents and safety measures. While no fines are being issued, preventative information is being provided to drivers. […]

Jaguar spotted for the first time in Guanajuato

The National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Conanp) of the Mexican government, through the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve in the state of Guanajuato (RBSGG), reported the first-ever sighting of a jaguar (Panthera onca) within this Natural Protected Area (ANP). In a statement, Conanp indicated that the jaguar sighting was obtained through camera trapping, a field […]

Guanajuato is preparing for a historic Holy Week with more than 1.2 million visitors

In addition to religious tourism, the cultural offerings include museums, exhibitions, theaters, and family activities, making the state an attractive destination for various types of visitors. “We—the hotels, restaurants, tour guides, transportation providers, the entire tourism value chain—are ready to welcome our visitors,” stated the Secretary of Tourism and Identity, who emphasized the importance of […]

Amid rituals and music, San Miguel de Allende welcomes spring

Representatives of Indigenous communities from San Miguel de Allende celebrated the arrival of spring with an ancestral ritual held at the Cañada de la Virgen archaeological site. They were guarded by members of the National Guard, as the site remains closed following its expropriation by the federal government. Members of the Hña Hñu-Chichimeca Brotherhood convened […]