San Miguel de Allende News, Expat Life, and Culture

San Miguel de Allende is an art colony turned global hotspot, known for its colonial charm, vibrant expat community, and cultural scene. In this section, follow stories on real estate, expat life, arts festivals, culinary events, and heritage tourism. Whether you’re living here or visiting, San Miguel continues to blend old-world beauty with modern sophistication.

San Miguel de Allende News

New Tourism Culture and Prosperity summit

•August 3, 2025

San Miguel de Allende will host 5th Summit: New Tourism Culture and Prosperity

Leaders gather in San Miguel de Allende Sept. 3–5 for the New Tourism Culture and Prosperity summit to shape Mexico’s tourism future.

•August 1, 2025

San Miguel de Allende Architecture History Walk

Explore San Miguel de Allende architecture history on foot—discover parish churches, colonial homes, restored haciendas, and the people who shaped them.

•July 30, 2025

San Miguel Hotel Leader Urges Tourism Investment in Small Towns, Airbnb Regulation

San Miguel hotel leader Jorge Olalde calls for rural tourism funding and Airbnb regulation to foster regional growth and economic inclusion.

•July 28, 2025

End of an Era for a Treasured San Miguel de Allende papier-mâché workshop

After 43 years of crafting papier-mâché masks and figures, Juan José Montiel’s iconic San Miguel de Allende workshop may soon close, ending a chapter in...

•July 27, 2025

Gentrification and Retirement in Mexico: Are Foreigners Part of the Problem?

Are foreign retirees fueling gentrification in Mexico? Explore the real estate impact, displacement, and cultural tensions in CDMX, Vallarta, and San Miguel.

•July 26, 2025

Guanajuato tourism regionalization expands visitor routes

Guanajuato tourism regionalization divides the state into seven regions, showcasing culture, themed routes, and events to ensure balanced economic growth.

•July 24, 2025

Two suspects charged in attempted homicide in San Miguel de Allende

State authorities charge two suspects in an attempted aggravated homicide in San Miguel de Allende, seizing firearms, securing pretrial detention.

•July 22, 2025

Guanajuato International Film Festival 2025 brings world cinema to San Miguel

Guanajuato International Film Festival 2025 features 206 films from 61 countries, tributes to Mexican stars, and 10 days of free cultural events in three cities.

•July 21, 2025

Sazón cooking school reopens at Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende

Sazón cooking school brings hands‑on Mexican gastronomy classes at Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende. Learn market tours, seasonal recipes, and local...