The International Writers and Literature Festival in San Miguel de Allende is preparing to celebrate its 21st edition with a series of surprises and activities, including, for the first time, creative workshops for children and young people, for which registration is now open. After the Guadalajara International Book Fair served as the venue for the […]
Vehicle registration fees in Guanajuato will increase by 76% by 2026, if approved by the legislators.
By 2026, all Guanajuato residents who own a car will have to pay an additional 508 pesos in vehicle registration fees. This is because the current fee for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers is 672 pesos. However, starting January 1, 2026, it will increase to 1,180 pesos, a rise of 508 pesos, representing a 76% […]
Guanajuato is the state with the most attacks against the press
According to Leopoldo Maldonado, director of Article 19, Guanajuato remains one of the states in the country with the highest number of attacks against the press. Leopoldo Maldonado, director of Article 19. Photo: Jessica de la Cruz. During a visit to the Guanajuato State Human Rights Commission (Prodheg), the activist stated that no state in […]
Hoteliers seek adjustments to lodging tax in Guanajuato
The president of the Guanajuato Hotel and Motel Association, Eduardo Bujaidar, reported that the sector held three meetings to define the state’s tourism strategy for 2026, including a meeting with Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo. The focus, he said, is on moving toward a comprehensive state strategy that moves beyond isolated efforts and strengthens […]
Massacre in Guanajuato leaves five dead at a family party
At least five people were killed in an armed attack on the evening of December 6 in the 20 de Noviembre neighborhood of Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato. According to initial reports, a group of heavily armed men stormed a home where a family gathering was taking place. Witnesses reported that at least four assailants forced […]
Puppets that bring back childhood to the main garden of San Miguel de Allende
The heritage city of San Miguel de Allende experienced a unique afternoon, one that evokes a sense of community and childhood memories. The bandstand in the main garden, a meeting point for tourists, artisans, and families, became the stage for a small puppet festival that brought together companies from Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador, and Colombia. […]
A magical night! San Miguel de Allende celebrates its first edition of the Running Circuit
Francisco Santana Rubio won the 5K race, the 17th event in the 2025 OEM Running Circuit, held in the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende. The San Miguel native, representing Club Ikal, took first place with a time of 16 minutes and 22 seconds and received his medal from Óscar Reyes Rodríguez, OEM’s director […]
Water risks warned about golf course project in San Miguel de Allende
The general manager of El Charco del Ingenio, Mario Arturo Hernández Peña, warned about the environmental risks involved in building a new golf course in San Miguel de Allende, a project announced weeks ago by golfer Lorena Ochoa. In an interview, the specialist pointed out that the impact could be severe due to the region’s […]
Exclusive street tacos spark criticism in San Miguel de Allende
A taco stand set up on the street generated annoyance, complaints, and even ridicule among residents and passersby in the area of Calzada de la Presa and Calzada de la Luz, a few blocks from the Historic Center of San Miguel de Allende. The reaction wasn’t to the stand itself, which seemed like a makeshift […]
This is what it’s like to travel through Guanajuato: the ideal route between Pénjamo, Dolores Hidalgo and San Miguel de Allende
Its blend of colonial cities, archaeological sites, culinary routes, and cultural landscapes allows for the creation of comprehensive itineraries in just a few days. This beautiful city was explored thanks to a tour organized with the support of the Guanajuato Tourism Secretariat. Flavors, tradition, and culture: this is how a journey through Pénjamo begins.It all […]