San Miguel blends UNESCO-listed heritage with a fast-moving visitor economy and an active expat community. Festivals and museum seasons drive crowds and prices; housing demand pulls in one direction while preservation rules pull in another.
Streets and services—water, waste, power, telecom—carry the load when events peak. Small businesses feel shifts in footfall, exchange rates, and staffing costs first. Environmental pressures show up in green spaces, wildlife corridors, and water tables.
Our coverage follows these systems together: tourism & culture, real estate & development, environment, public safety, local economy, mobility & infrastructure, heritage & preservation, and expat living & services.
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