Mexico News Directory - San Miguel de Allende

Chicken Picante Nacho Platillo

2008-06-21T04:09:00-07:00

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2-16 oz. bag Tortilla Chips
9 oz. can Cheddar and Jalapeño Dip
1 cup cooked Chicken shredded
1 cup Salsa
2 Tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup Onion chopped

Premier House Rentals of San Miguel

2008-06-08T00:30:26-07:00

San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico's most popular destinations. The picturesque city with perfect weather and an amazing variety of activities offers travellers a rich cultural experience.

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexique

2008-06-07T20:53:07-07:00

La route num�ro 110 vous amènera de la ville de Guanajuato à San Miguel de Allende, village au magique enchantement colonial où il existe au moins dix hôtels de quatre et cinq �toiles ainsi que quatre spas. Choisissez-en un parmi ceux qui se trouvent à côt� de l’�glise de San Miguel Arc�ngel, une construction du XVIIIe siècle qui combine plusieurs courants artistiques donnant forme à une singulière proposition architecturale.

Atencion Expatriates

2008-06-02T20:01:08-07:00

Famous worldwide for its mild climate, thermal springs and colonial era architecture, San Miguel de Allende has attracted a large community of foreign residents. Exact figures are difficult to obtain since Medicare, the U.S. public health system, cannot be claimed abroad, and many expatriates return regularly to the United States to receive treatment as well as to maintain their residence status in their home country. Both Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad have active chapters in San Miguel de Allende and retain their involvement with U.S. politics. Canadian residents often live six months in Mexico and six months in Canada to maintain their Canadian health coverage.

Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexiko

2008-03-05T15:16:36-07:00

Huatulco, ein Paradies mit feinen Sandstränden und kristallklarem Wasser, liegt etwa 277°km von der Stadt Oaxaca entfernt. Mit dem Flugzeug benötigen Sie etwa 50°min., um von Mexiko-Stadt bis nach Huatulco zu fliegen. Aufgrund seiner Lage an der Pazifikküste bzw. der tropischen Urwaldvegetation können Sie in Huatulco – bei einer Jahresdurchschnittstemperatur von 28°C – beinahe das gesamte Jahr über mit herrlichem Sonnenschein rechnen. Wegen seiner neun Buchten, die zum Parque Nacional Bah�as de Huatulco gehören, erfreut sich dieses Reiseziel großer Bekanntheit.

Raffting

2008-03-05T15:04:21-07:00

Wer sich für Rafting begeistert, findet in den stürmischen Gewässern der mexikanischen Flüsse unübertreffbare Schauplätze, um über schnelle Strömungen eine bewegte Fahrt im Schlauchboot hinzulegen. Es existieren Stromschnellen für Experten, ebenso wie für jene, die sich zum ersten Mal mit diesem Sport auseinander setzen. Besonders in den Bundesstaaten Morelos, Veracruz, San Luis Potos� und Chiapas ist Rafting weit verbreitet und es finden sich Stromschnellen der Klassen I bis VI.

Numeros Informativos

2008-03-02T14:24:30-07:00

Polic�a
Protectiva (Protective)152-0022
Transito (Traffic) 152-0538 or 152-0614
Judicial 152-2018
State (Highway Patrol) 152-0164

Bomberos
Central de Bomberos 152-2888, 152-3238, or 152-3699

M�dicos
Cruz Roja, Libramiento 152-4121, 152-4225, 152-1616
Hospital de la F� 152-2545
Hospital Civ�l, Reloj 56 152-0045 or 152-6015
Seguro Social Hospital, Salida a Dolores 152-0699 or 152-0278
Centro M�dico Potos� 01 (444) 813-3797 or 813-6363

Utilidades
Electric, Loreto 13 152-0004
Electrical Emergencies 152-7393
Gas, Emergencies 152-0228
Phone - Telmex, San Francisco 39 152-2331
Phone - Repair 152-2050
Phone - Directory Services 152-2040
Water, SAPASMA, Ancha de San Antonio 81 152-4429
Cable TV - Cablevisi�n 152-1942, 152-3442, or 152-1145
Street Lights - Depto de Alumbrado 152-0911

Taxis
Radio Taxi 152-4501
Sitio Allende 152-0192
Sitio Central de Autobuses 152-2635
Taxi Express 152-4475
Tel-Taxi 152-3134

Tallarines con gambas

2008-03-02T12:59:45-07:00

Ingredientes:
1/4 kg. tallarines chinos (se pueden sustituir por tallarines bien finitos al huevo)
150 gr. brotes de soja (soya) (soja o soya germinada) hervidos (o de lata bien escurridos)
150 gr. lomo (solomillo) de cerdo (puerco, cochino) cortado en cubitos
200 gr. gambas (o langostinos)
2 puerros (poros, porros, ajopuerros) pequeños, sin la parte verde y cortados en rebanadas finitas
4 cdas. aceite
2 cdas. salsa de soja (soya)
agua y sal en cantidad necesaria

Receta:
1-Hervir las gambas durante 2' en agua hirviendo salada, colarlas y pelarlas.
2- Poner 2 cdas. de aceite en el wok (sart�n oriental usada para saltear las verduras, se puede sustituir por una sart�n com�n de tefl�n de bordes altos) y saltear all� los puerros.
3- Agregar la carne de cerdo y rehogar (acitronar, sofre�r) a fuego fuerte durante 3'-4', siempre mezclando con cuchara de madera.
4- Mientras tanto, hervir los tallarines (fideos) chinos siguiendo las instrucciones del paquete o confecci�n.
5- Dejar aparte la carne cocida y calentar las otras 2 cdas. de aceite en el wok.
6- Rehogar all� las gambas, agregando luego los brotes de soja.
7- Pasados 2' agregar los tallarines bien colados, el cerdo y la salsa de soja.
8- Cocinar 2' m�s, siempre a fuego fuerte, y servir enseguida.

Holy Week in Mexico

2008-02-24T11:49:54-07:00

Holy Week (Latin: Hebdomada Sancta or Major Hebdomada, "Greater Week") in Christianity is the last week before Easter. It includes the religious holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) and Good Friday, and lasts from Palm Sunday (or in the East, Lazarus Saturday) until but not including Easter Sunday, as Easter Sunday is the first day of the new season of The Great Fifty Days. It commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Semana Santa

2008-02-24T11:43:49-07:00

La Semana Santa es el periodo sagrado del cristianismo que transcurre desde el Domingo de Ramos hasta el Domingo de Resurrecci�n, desde el punto de vista lit�rgico. Es el per�odo de m�s intensa actividad dentro de la Iglesia, por ser la Semana en la que se hace un memorial de la Pasi�n, Muerte y Resurrecci�n de Jesucristo. Los d�as que la conforman son los siguientes:
Domingo de Ramos
Lunes, Martes y Mi�rcoles Santo
Jueves Santo
Viernes Santo
S�bado Santo, llamado antes S�bado de Gloria
Domingo de Resurrecci�n

Expresion en Corto International Film Festival

2007-11-29T20:41:19-07:00

The Expresi�n en Corto International Film Festival is an annual international film festival, held since 1997 during final week of July in the cities of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.

As a state-sponsored, non-profit organization and cultural event that does not charge admission to its viewing audience, the festival estimates an attendance of over 77,000 total audience members from more than 72 participating countries. It presents a variety of films and activities for free.

Miguel de Cervantes

2007-10-20T18:54:03-07:00

Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; September 29, 1547 - April 23, 1616 was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright. Cervantes was one of the most important and influential persons in literature and the leading figure associated with the cultural flourishing of sixteenth century Spain (the Siglo de Oro). His novel Don Quixote is considered as a founding classic of Western literature and regularly figures among the best novels ever written; it has been translated into more than sixty-five languages, while editions continue regularly to be printed, and critical discussion of the work has persisted unabated since the 18th century. His work is considered among the most important in the universal literature. He has been dubbed el Pr�ncipe de los Ingenios (the Prince of Wits).

Hurricane Dean

2007-08-24T06:00:16-07:00

Hurricane Dean is the most intense tropical storm in the Atlantic Basin since Hurricane Wilma of 2005. It passed just to the south of Jamaica on August 20 causing major damage to homes, roads and businesses. The storm hit the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico around 3:30 am on Tuesday in the area of Chetumal. The big resort areas of the northern Yucatan coast, including Cancun, were spared a direct hit. Belize also received strong winds and rains. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Dean made a second Mexican landfall Wednesday afternoon near the town of Tecolutla in the Veracruz State as a Category 2 storm with top sustained winds of 100 mph. Dean's projected path is 400 miles south of Texas. Mexico and Texas coasts will experience large and potentially destructive waves, and the large quantity of rain is predicted to bring flooding to areas surrounding the storm.

Veracruz, Messico

2007-07-26T15:17:34-07:00

Veracruz, il porto pi� importante del Paese, si trova nella regione della costa del Golfo del Messico, 140 km a sud est di Xalapa, la capitale dello Stato di Veracruz (tramite la strada federale n. 140) ed a circa 390 km da Citt� del Messico (con la strada federale n. 150). Il suo clima � tropicale, con una temperatura media annuale di 25� C.

Riviera Maya, Mexiko

2007-07-26T15:13:31-07:00

Die Riviera Maya ist ein K�stenstreifen von mehr als 120 km L�nge, der sich zwischen Puerto Morelos und Punta Allen in dem Bundesstaat Quintana Roo erstreckt. Umsp�lt von dem Karibischen Meer stellt die Riviera Maya ein wahrhaftes Naturparadies dar. Das Klima ist subtropisch, mit einer j�hrlichen Durchschnittstemperatur von 25� C.

Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

2007-07-24T16:00:49-07:00

La ciudad de Torre�n se localiza en el suroeste del estado de Coahuila, a 278 km de Saltillo, la capital de dicho estado, en la regi�n norte del pa�s. Su clima es c�lido-seco, con una temperatura promedio anual de 24°C (aunque durante el verano puede superar los 40°C).

Conocida como la "Ciudad de los grandes esfuerzos", gracias a su importante actividad comercial e industrial, Torre�n ofrece un interesante recorrido por las calles de su centro hist�rico, el cual le permitir� admirar la arquitectura de sus edificios –religiosos y civiles- m�s importantes: la Catedral del Carmen, de estilo moderno, el Casino de la Laguna, una de las construcciones m�s famosas de la ciudad, de estilo neocl�sico que acepta la influencia del Renacimiento español, y el Teatro Isauro Mart�nez -uno de los mejores teatros de M�xico-, cuya sobria fachada est� presidida por un bello arco morisco con un gran ventanal emplomado. Puede visitar sus maravillosos museos y descubrir su pasado hist�rico, ligado a la Revoluci�n Mexicana, o bien sorpr�ndase al conocer los m�s recientes hallazgos f�siles de la regi�n, en su Museo de Paleontolog�a.

Zacatecas, Mexique

2007-07-24T15:39:37-07:00

La ville coloniale de Zacatecas se situe dans la r�gion centre-nord de la R�publique Mexicaine, � 610 km de la ville de Mexico, 458 km de Monterrey et � 318 km de Guadalajara. Sa temp�rature moyenne annuelle est de 16� C. Rev�tue de pierre rose, Zacatecas est une des plus belles villes du nord du Mexique; pour en avoir la preuve il suffit de jeter un coup d�oeil � sa majestueuse cath�drale, consid�r�e comme une des plus importantes expressions du baroque au Mexique. Gr�ce � ces richesses historiques et architectoniques elle fut d�clar�e Patrimoine Culturel de l�Humanit� par l�UNESCO.

El Cinco de Mayo

2007-05-04T13:58:18-07:00

El Cinco de Mayo es una fecha significativa en la historia de M�xico: la Batalla de Puebla. Marca la primera vez que el Ej�rcito Mexicano pudo derrotar a una potencia extranjera mejor preparada. La batalla tuvo lugar en la actual ciudad de Puebla de Zaragoza el 5 de mayo de 1862, entre los ej�rcitos de M�xico y Francia.

Cinco De Mayo - The Fifth of May

2007-05-04T13:41:05-07:00

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

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2007-04-11T15:13:22-07:00

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Basta ya a la destruccion de San Miguel de Allende

2007-03-24T13:20:38-07:00

Un grupo ciudadano denominado ¡Basta ya a la destrucci�n de San Miguel de Allende! responsabiliz� a las autoridades locales panistas del deterioro constante de la imagen de esta ciudad, que se busca sea nombrada patrimonio de la humanidad.

La agrupaci�n denunci� que entre las acciones que han contribuido a la destrucci�n de la arquitectura de la ciudad destaca la aprobaci�n de proyectos habitacionales, tur�sticos y comerciales y la colocaci�n de anuncios espectaculares.

Iglesias - San Felipe Neri

2007-03-05T15:22:54-07:00

Puesto que un becerro de oro es el s�mbolo del m�s profundo paganismo resulta inquietante pensar que cada domingo centenares de cat�licos pudieran estarse arrodillando ante un altar que esconde la imagen de un ternero en una de las iglesias de San Miguel de Allende, el Oratorio de San Felipe Neri. Una leyenda dice que por 1910, cuando en el pa�s en plena la rebeli�n las iglesias eran asaltadas, los sacerdotes del oratorio pensaron en una ingeniosa manera de esconder sus cruces y adornos de oro. Compraron un toro de exactamente un año de edad, lo disecaron y lo rellenaron con el tesoro; despu�s fue enterrado debajo del altar donde permanece hasta hoy d�a. Al menos eso es lo que dice la historia. No se ha encontrado ninguna evidencia v�lida m�s all� de los rumores.

Dia del Ejercito

2007-02-27T12:24:39-07:00

Para sostener el orden constitucional de la rep�blica don Venustiano Carranza promulga un decreto el 19 de febrero de 1913 para que se organice un ejercito constitucional. Nace asi el Ej�rcito Constitucionalista, que fue luego es el Ej�rcito Nacional y actualmente, el Ej�rcito Mexicano. Esta celebraci�n del "D�a del Ej�rcito" el 19 de Febrero es encabezada por el Presidente de la Rep�blica comandante en jefe de las fuerzas armadas de M�xico.

El Corazon de Mexico

2007-01-16T19:26:52-07:00

Aunque a todos los mexicanos les encanta la fiesta, parece que ninguna ciudad disfruta tanto las celebraciones o fiestas como San Miguel de Allende. La gente sale a la calle con gran entusiasmo a celebrar sus fiestas tradicionales, a honrar a sus h�roes y santos patronos o, seg�n parece, simplemente a divertirse. Cuando a eso se le agregan los frecuentes eventos art�sticos y culturales que tienen lugar en San Miguel de Allende, se encuentra uno con un calendario bastante lleno. Esta es una pequeña muestra de algunas de las fiestas y eventos m�s conocidos.

Derechos Ciudadanos San Miguel de Allende

2007-01-13T16:40:07-07:00

Diversos grupos ciudadanos no gubernamentales, preocupados por el desarrollo de San Miguel de Allende, se han reunido para formar el Frente Amplio C�vico Sanmiguelense con objeto de participar en todas las decisiones del gobierno municipal que puedan afectar los intereses de la ciudadan�a. Otro grupo, Basta ya, formado por ciudadanos individuales, y creador del sitio web, invit� a la ciudadan�a a la conferencia "Estrategia para defender el Patrimonio Cultural y Natural de San Miguel de Allende," que tuvo lugar el pasado jueves 4 de enero a las 7pm en el Museo Casa Allende, a cargo del Embajador, cuyo despacho actuar� como asesor y representante de los ciudadanos ante las autoridades. He presentar� un plan de acci�n el pr�ximo 15 de marzo.

Control Development in San Miguel de Allende

2007-01-13T16:31:34-07:00

Controversy over the direction and type of development and growth of the city of San Miguel that resulted in the temporary suspension of a multistory condo project continues to prompt local social activism. Several new groups concerned about citizen participation in local development issues have hosted public meetings, the most recent with a specialist in defense of national patrimony. In response to residents' demands, the Mayor has scheduled a presentation and discussion on municipal development next Tuesday, January 16, at 6pm in Teatro Santa Ana, which will include input from city authorities and guest specialists.

Mexique (Yucatan et Basse-Californie)

2007-01-03T23:32:04-07:00

Ton d�contract� mais sans complaisance. �dition soigneusement tenue � jour par une �quipe de collaborateurs charg�s d'en contr�ler l'exactitude. Partie int�grante d'une s�rie ax�e prioritairement sur les notations pratico-pratiques n�cessaires pour que les jeunes puissent se d�brouiller sans grands frais.

Les Couleurs du Mexique

2007-01-03T23:19:38-07:00

Impr�gn� de traditions puissantes, le Mexique jouit d'un rapport tout � fait unique avec la couleur. C'est cet esprit vif qui impr�gne les Couleurs du Mexique, n� de la collaboration de la photographe Melba Levick, de l'�crivain Tony Cohan et de l'artiste Masako Takahashi, tous trois amoureux des vibrantes compositions de couleurs que l'on d�couvre partout dans le pays. Jardins, int�rieurs priv�s, h�tels ou chambres d'h�tes, tous les lieux montr�s dans ce livre t�moignent d'une tradition qui inspire aujourd'hui la nouvelle tendance " ethno chic ". Depuis les villages lumineux de la c�te, dont l'atmosph�re �voque les Cara�bes, jusqu'aux villes de l'int�rieur � la riche histoire architecturale, les auteurs de cet ouvrage parcourent le Mexique en c�l�brant ses couleurs. En pr�s de trois cent photos, Les Couleurs du Mexique peint le p�rtait �clatant d'un pays de soleil.

Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan

2007-01-03T19:29:33-07:00

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches, the colorful underwater world, and the mysterious Maya ruins that await you. This authoritative guide captures all the glitter of Cancun, as well as the more rustic and authentic charms of Cozumel, which boasts world-class diving and snorkeling in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The authors have lived in and written about Mexico for years, so they're able to provide candid reviews of all the beach resorts, the best local dining, and the latest, hottest nightlife.

Moon Handbooks Mexico City

2007-01-03T19:23:54-07:00

From exploring the myriad of historical sites packed into the world-famous Centro neighborhood and dining on Mexican-Asian fusion cuisine to viewing the renowned paintings of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, David Siquieros, and Jose Clemente Orozco, Moon Handbooks Mexico City is the guide to the best the city has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for day-trips to wander the colonial village of Tlalpan, climb the pyramids of Teotihuacan, or hike to see Monarch butterflies in forest reserves, Moon Handbooks Mexico City gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Pointsettia - Flor de Noche Buena

2006-12-27T15:21:03-07:00

This Christmas emblem is originally from Mexico. In its country of origin it's known as the Flor de Noche Buena. This striking red flower was exported in the early 1800s by Joel Poinsett, the first United States ambassador to Mexico. He promoted the flower internationally and throughout most of the world it is now known as Poinsettia.

Luxury Condo Sales in Mexico

2006-12-23T20:22:30-07:00

Donald Trump new luxury hotel-condominiums on Mexico booming Baja California coast registered about $122 million in sales Friday, potentially heralding a resurgent development boom along the Pacific shoreline, just south of the U.S. border.

The Donald did not show for the one-day sales event at a plush San Diego hotel, but his persona loomed large in the ballroom, where would-be buyers nibbled on biscotti and sipped espresso as they waited to make their bids and celebrated over sirloin tip and fish tacos after clinching the deal.

Come arrivare Messico

2006-12-23T10:21:09-07:00

Citt� del Messico � servita da una rete di treni metropolitani facili da usare e con tariffe modiche, e da un altrettanto economico servizio di autobus che percorrono gli itinerari principali della citt�. Ci sono inoltre moltissimi taxi, ma questo mezzo di trasporto � da considerarsi potenzialmente pericoloso, dato che alcuni passeggeri sono stati picchiati, derubati e molestati sessualmente da tassisti; chiamate sempre un taxi anzich� fermarlo in strada, e chiedete al servizio telefonico il numero di targa del veicolo e il nome del conducente, in modo da essere certi di salire a bordo del taxi giusto. La bicicletta � un modo simpatico per visitare la citt�, soprattutto per la mitezza del clima e il terreno pianeggiante; attenti alle buche e agli automobilisti locos (pazzi), per�. Pu� sembrare una raccomandazione ovvia, ma guardate da entrambi i lati prima di attraversare la strada. Alcune vie a senso unico hanno corsie preferenziali per gli autobus, che circolano in senso di marcia inverso rispetto agli altri veicoli, e inoltre su alcune strade a pi� corsie il traffico segue la medesima direzione su tutte le corsie.

Costa dello Yucatan - Attrazioni

2006-12-23T10:04:26-07:00

Le spiagge lungo la costa dello Yucat�n fra Canc�n e Tulum sono fra le pi� belle del mondo. A Xcaret trovate alcuni ruderi maya e una bella caleta (insenatura) ricca di fauna acquatica tropicale. Non dimenticate di portare maschera e boccaglio. Qualche metro verso l'interno c'� una caverna calcarea con un cenote, ovvero un laghetto dalle acque limpide che � ottimo per una nuotata. La Laguna di Yal-Ku � uno dei luoghi migliori per lo snorkelling ma non � nemmeno segnalata e questo significa che potreste avere questo posto tutto per voi.

Attrazioni - Oaxaca, Messico

2006-12-23T09:52:49-07:00

Questa citt� dalle vie strette venne costruita dagli Spagnoli e presenta un'atmosfera particolare, al tempo stesso rilassata e vivace, remota e cosmopolita. Oaxaca si trova nell'aspro stato meridionale che porta lo stesso nome. La citt� possiede una nutrita popolazione india, i cui mercati si fondono con le superbe architetture coloniali. Due delle principali attrattive di questa citt� sono rappresentate dalla ricca produzione artigianale e dall'ambiente accogliente e simpatico dei caff�. Nella zona circostante e raggiungibili con una gita dal mattino alla sera ci sono molti luoghi interessanti, fra cui la rovine di Monte Alb�n, Mitla, Yagul e Cuilapan. Da tenere presenti anche i mercati e i centri artigianali dei villaggi vicini.

Rentals in Mexico

2006-12-22T16:26:31-07:00

Your vacation rental in Mexico could be your home for a number of years, so it's worth taking time to ensure you get one that suits you. Here's a checklist of things to consider: Price: How much can you afford to pay in rent? Is this realistic for what you hope to get? Colonia: Do you have a specific Colonia where you want to live or rent? For schools or to be close to work, or for any other reason. Are there any Colonias where you definitely don't want to live or rent? It's good to have a list of Colonias drawn up before you start looking. Number of rooms: Sometimes it's a matter of striking a balance between the number of rooms you'd really like, and the rent that you want to pay. Children: Kids need safe spaces to play. Consider whether you want a fenced section or one that's away from busy roads. Some people want their kids to go to specific schools. In that case, you'll need a home in that school's zone. Transport: Do you or your family use public transport frequently? You'll want to be close to a good bus or train route then. Garaging: How many cars do you have? Do you want them to be under cover? Under locked cover (like a garage)? If you have two or more cars, consider whether tandem parking where one car parks behind the other in a driveway will drive you crazy or not.

Study Spanish in San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-20T13:27:47-07:00

Practice and study Spanish in San Miguel de Allende. San Miguel de Allende is a charming town with cobblestone streets, flowering gardens and plenty of colonial architecture. The city was built on a hillside with a wonderful view of the Guanajuato mountains. Although, many people from the US have retired in the San Miguel de Allende area, the city offers younger travelers plenty to do and live music can be found nearly every night of the week. With year round comfortable weather, San Miguel de Allende is a pleasant destination any time of year. The surrounding areas offer botanical gardens, natural hot springs and areas for hiking.

Behind the Doors of San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-20T12:33:16-07:00

This unusual book celebrates the colorful, sunwashed doorways of San Miguel de Allende, one of the oldest towns in Mexico. Picturesque, intellectually stimulating and historically fascinating, this arts-and-crafts and cultural center is a popular destination for tourists, expatriates, and vacationers. When photographer-writer Robert de Gast first visited San Miguel de Allende in 1987 he was particularly captivated by its doors---of mansions, houses, stables, churches, banks, studios, and stores. He returned to San Miguel de Allende five years later to them; eighty of his photographs from that trip have been selected for this entrancing book. De Gast lives part of every year in San Miguel de Allende, where he continues to photograph and write.

Jardin Principal San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-16T16:05:39-07:00

La plaza Allende en San Miguel de Allende, mejor conocida como plaza o jard�n principal, estaba formada por edificios muy importantes, tales como lo eran las casas consistoriales, actualmente presidencia municipal. La plaza principal se encuentra situada en lo que es el coraz�n de la ciudad, el cual es verdaderamente encantador. Muy bien cuidado en sus pisos, bancas y arboles, es el paseo predilecto de los sanmiguelenses. Estando en ella es como trasladarse al siglo XIX. En la �poca del porfiriato fue remodelada, tomando as� un estilo franc�s ecl�ctico con su singular kiosco, bancas y arboles.

Cobro de estacionamiento en San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-13T14:06:46-07:00

El Congreso del Estado aprob� sin modificaciones el art�culo 37 de la Ley de Ingresos de San Miguel de Allende donde contemplan cobros de hasta 499 pesos al mes por estacionarse en el centro hist�rico cuando instalen parqu�metros. El gobierno de San Miguel de Allende tiene el proyecto de poner parqu�metros en todo el centro hist�rico, por eso propusieron en la iniciativa de Ley de Ingresos que aprob� el Poder Legislativo cobrar de 125 a 499 pesos por mes a los ciudadanos quieran estacionar sus veh�culos en esta zona.

H�tels � San Miguel de Allende, Mexique

2006-12-13T12:02:09-07:00

Ce luxurieux hôtel-boutique vous offre du presonnel capable pour vous assurer un service de 5 �toiles et une très bonne attention.

Cinq appartements d�cor�es par thèmes, chacune avec sa propre t�l�vision et une salle à manger, une petite cuisine, t�levision par sat�llite, t�l�phone et une chemin�e pour se rechauffer les nuits d’hiver.

Le lieu id�al por les amoureux dans la nuit des noces, ou ceux qui veulent un r�fuge dans cet oasis. Casa Quetzal est petite, mais parfaitement form�e.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

2006-12-13T11:38:38-07:00

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.

Mayan Culture

2006-12-12T13:20:58-07:00

The Mayans cultivated the most advanced written language of the hemisphere, excelled as astronomers and were highly-skilled mathematicians, being the first in the world to arrive at the concept of zero, and use complex calculations. They were also admirable urban planners and their grand cities were filled with monumental temples which were built without the use of tools as we know them today.

International Guitar Festival of San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-11T11:13:36-07:00

The festival is a multicultural celebration which uses guitar music to explore different cultures. Taking place in the stunning old colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, the festival promotes a diverse programme of guitar styles including classical, jazz, traditional and modern with a mix of musicians, young and old, coming from all over the world. In addition to the performances, the musicians also host a number of workshops, lectures and master classes and there is an art exhibition dedicated to pieces depicting guitars.

Festival de San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-08T21:46:15-07:00

Festival de San Miguel de Allende - Chamber Music Concerts

First sponsored by the Banco Nacional de Mexico, and then by AT&T, the festival grew from four concerts to eighteen. Presented during the last two weeks of the year, the festival came to be recognized by the Mexican government as the country’s best festival of classical music and throughout the world as: One of the most extraordinary festivals of our times.” International Herald Tribune; “Comparable to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center,” Harold Schonberg; and “Magic in Mexico: Festival de San Miguel de Allende,” Chamber Music Magazine.

Palenque, Chiapas, Mexique

2006-12-08T14:53:28-07:00

Situ�e au nord ouest de l´�tat de Chiapas, à environ 290 km de la ville de Tuxtla Guti�rrez et à 220 km de San Crist�bal de las Casas, Palenque est une des zones arch�ologiques les plus importantes du monde maya, une destination que, simplement, vous ne devez pas manquer de visiter durant votre prochain voyage dans la r�gion sud de la R�publique Mexicaine.

Chich�n Itz�, Yucat�n, Mexique

2006-12-08T14:45:16-07:00

L?ancienne capitale de la culture maya, Chich�n Itza, est une zone arch�ologique qui se situe à l?est de l?�tat du Yucat�n, à 120kms de la ville de M�rida, par la route num�ro 180 qui mène à Canc�n. Son climat es chaud et sec, avec une temp�rature annuelle moyenne de 34°C.

The Posadas in San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-04T20:29:04-07:00

From December 16 through December 24, these parties are celebrated all over San Miguel de Allende and Mexico. During nine nights, Mexicans commemorate the story of Mary and Joseph, when they were looking for shelter, just a few days before Jesus' birth. Participants take ceramic figures of Mary and Joseph ("The Pilgrims") in a symbolic manner to be deposited at the home of the Posada host, accompanied with candles and singing the traditional song. Each night ends up with a party at a different house; an important part of the "posada" party is the "piñata", a clay or paper pot ornamented with colorful paper on the outside, filled with candy and fruit. The piñata hangs from a rope. San Miguel children are blindfolded to hit the "piñata" with a stick, until it is broken, the candy and fruit fall to the floor and everyone throw themselves on the ground to pick up the piñata's treats.

Cableado Subterraneo - San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-04T13:02:09-07:00

Los cables, ya sean el�ctricos, de tel�fono o de Cablevisi�n, suspendidos por las calles coloniales de la ciudad son una monstruosidad para los ojos de los transe�ntes. Aunque es considerado un Pueblo M�gico, tanto por reputaci�n como por clasificaci�n del gobierno mexicano, San Miguel de Allende a�n sufre de contaminaci�n visual causada por la maraña de cables. Hace diez años, se empez� a instalar un sistema de cables subterr�neos, principalmente el�ctricos, pues las l�neas telef�nicas continuaron a la vista del p�blico.

Underground Cables in San Miguel de Allende

2006-12-04T12:52:03-07:00

San Miguel de Allende still suffers from visual pollution caused by unsightly cables. Ten years ago, the city began to bury cables in Centro, mainly electric lines, but cable television and phone lines have remained in public view.

On October 10 of this year, the city began installing underground lines in the centrally located streets of El Chorro and Piedras Chinas as part of a general program for Centro; work began on Recreo on October 23. Neighbors were informed that the project would be completed in three weeks. Seven weeks later, and despite numerous complaints from neighbors, the work continues.