Reliance on plant-based medications is a long-standing tradition in San Miguel de Allende alongside other interesting medicinal practices!continue reading San Miguel’s Drug History

The short-living advertising campaign of the Frito Bandito forever changed both the brand and American culture.continue reading What Happened to the Frito Bandito?

Home-based chapels have grown in popularity since the pandemic but have been in use for a really long time.  Why and what does a chapel in the house provide?continue reading Chapels at Home

Mexican movie star, Cantinflas, came to town and like many folks before and since, he fell in love and started buying real estate.continue reading San Miguel’s Motel Movie Star

With the pandemic piñata sales have plummeted releasing creative new ways to celebrate with an ancient tradition.continue reading Pinatas in a Pandemic

The Allende Institute features a large mural featuring a mix of national, and a dash of local history, as it is often pointless to try and separate the two.continue reading Mexico in a Mural

There is a lovely new church and park in town based on both independence and the indigenous power of our mountains.continue reading Liberty Plaza Now Open

It is great fun to explore the ancient haciendas around town, from our oldest to the biggest and those in between like the one by the railroad.continue reading What Happened Here?

Expect more fires in the countryside in the coming days and realize all is being done to protect the town and our citizens! continue reading City on Fire!

While enjoying the cult classic, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, or salsa, recall the tomato’s long and complex Mexican history!continue reading Tomato – The Killer Fruit