The Rancho Hotel Atascadero, one of the most iconic historical landmarks in the municipality, has begun to be demolished after more than 75 years of operation as a tourist hotel. You can also read: Passenger train could arrive at the old train station in León Located on the extension of Santo Domingo, on the edge […]
This is what the streets of San Miguel de Allende look like where Cantinflas filmed ‘El Padrecito’
Cantinflas arrived dressed as a priest in a fictional town, but ended up leaving behind a very real piece of Guanajuato. It’s still there, among facades, bells, and alleyways that can still be explored. Some films function almost like time capsules, even if you don’t watch them that way. They’re famous for their comedy, for […]
Demolition erases iconic San Miguel de Allende hotel
Part of San Miguel de Allende’s history has been reduced to stones and earth with the demolition of the Rancho Hotel Atascadero, a property that provided lodging for over 75 years and was recognized as one of the first tourist hotels in the municipality. The emblematic hacienda also boasted a multifaceted history, having served as […]
Which celebrities have gotten married in San Miguel de Allende?
Celebrity weddings in San Miguel de Allende have become a favorite destination for Mexican and international celebrities to celebrate weddings filled with luxury, privacy, and Mexican traditions. The city in Guanajuato, renowned for its colonial architecture and romantic atmosphere, has been the setting for weddings that quickly become trending topics on social media and in […]
The Wild Harvest and the art of celebrating wine in San Miguel de Allende
On the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende, amidst fields of vineyards, olive groves, and lavender, the Vendimia Brava (Wild Harvest) of La Santísima Trinidad vineyards takes place. Every year, towards the end of April or the beginning of May, this vineyard becomes the setting for a celebration that combines wine and tradition in a […]
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende has a wellness side you need to experience
San Miguel de Allende already has something that draws you in. Those cobblestone streets, that light at 6 pm, that feeling that time flows differently. Now imagine all of that with Rosewood’s philosophy of wellness on top. And when we talk about wellness here, we’re not just talking about the spa (although the spa deserves […]
Only 20 municipalities in Guanajuato have created sexual diversity units.
Ricardo García, Undersecretary of Sexual Diversity in Guanajuato, acknowledged that some municipalities have encountered resistance in establishing units dedicated to addressing sexual and gender diversity, and that only slightly more than 20 cities have complied with this requirement. However, they cannot set a deadline for compliance because the law does not specify penalties. “At this […]
Jesús Reyes presents a bestiary of improbable creatures in ceramics and drawings in San Miguel de Allende
Inspired by his homeland and aiming to contribute his vision to the collective imagination of bestiaries, Aguascalientes-born artist Jesús Reyes has arrived in San Miguel de Allende to present his latest work, which includes drawings and sculptures of improbable creatures born from his imagination. Prior to the opening of the exhibition, which will take place […]
Diplomatic Lord? Mexico’s ambassador abroad refuses to pay in Charco del Ingenio, San Miguel
A man claiming to be a Mexican diplomat stationed abroad, identified as David Rubén Escobar Anaya, acted arrogantly in San Miguel de Allende after attempting to enter the botanical garden without paying and being refused admission. El Charco del Ingenio expressed its regret that the individual involved is a representative of Mexico abroad and reiterated […]
Due to environmental permits, work on the Silao-San Miguel de Allende highway has not been able to continue.
The Secretary of Public Works for Guanajuato, Juan Pablo Pérez Beltrán, reported that the Silao-San Miguel de Allende highway project is still underway; however, the necessary environmental permits have not yet been obtained. Therefore, the official assured that they are currently working with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). “We are currently processing […]