In Guanajuato, tourism is experienced through activities that connect with the region’s identity, landscape, and gastronomy. Today, one of the most popular options for visitors to the state is wine tourism, and Viñedo San Miguel stands out as a must-see destination. Located near San Miguel de Allende, this vineyard offers experiences designed to immerse you […]
Guanajuato approves creation of Public Registry of Sex Offenders; femicide and child trafficking will be included in the registry
The State Congress approved the creation of the Public Registry of Sex Offenders (RPPAS), which will compile the names of individuals convicted of sex crimes and femicide. During Thursday’s regular session, legislators voted to endorse an amendment to the State Penal Code stipulating that compensation for moral damages does not exempt convicted individuals from being […]
The burning of Judas in San Miguel de Allende includes figures of Trump before thousands of attendees
Gunpowder echoed through the center of San Miguel de Allende as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil with the traditional burning of Judas, marking the end of Holy Week. More than 20 figures, including devils, witches, and representations of Donald Trump, exploded amidst the cheers of hundreds of spectators, many of them […]
San Miguel de Allende: Mexico’s best wine region
The vineyards of San Miguel de Allende are a must-see during your vacation. San Miguel de Allende has gone from being just an architectural gem to establishing itself as the best wine region in Mexico. Recently, this destination earned this title in the 2016 Food and Travel Reader Awards, surpassing regions with long-standing winemaking traditions […]
Drug traffickers charge truck drivers to drive on federal highways in Guanajuato
Truck drivers in Guanajuato have warned of a growing wave of extortion on highways in Celaya and San Miguel de Allende, where they are being forced to make illegal payments to be allowed to travel. According to the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (CANACAR) in the state, these extortion payments have become commonplace, ranging from […]
Mondragón University launches professional sommelier diploma program in San Miguel de Allende
Mondragón University Mexico announced the launch of the first edition of its Professional Sommelier Diploma program in San Miguel de Allende, with the goal of strengthening the professionalization of the food and wine sector in the region. This program aims to train specialists capable of elevating wine culture in Mexico through comprehensive training that combines […]
Viñedo San Miguel is the Best Mexican Wine for the fifth consecutive year
Guanajuato. Viñedo San Miguel received the award for Best Mexican Wine for the fifth consecutive year at the Concours International de Lyon, making it the only Mexican winery to receive this recognition. Viñedo San Miguel has amassed 132 medals in major wine competitions in various countries, including England, Belgium, Brussels, Germany, and Spain. Now, it […]
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. […]