Monthly Archives: March 2011

6 Must-See Movies Filmed in San Miguel

Ok, maybe they’re not all must-see. But some are at least worth streaming on Netflix and fast-forwarding to the parts showing the quaint cobble stone streets and colonial architecture of San Miguel! Which ones have you seen? Do you know of any to worth adding to the list? (Please share in the comments!) Once Upon &hellip Continue reading »

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What in the World is a Boveda?

If you would have asked me what one was just a few months back, I would have probably just looked at you weird while picturing a cow-themed NYC convenience store of sorts in my head (bovine + bodega = …boveda?) Turns out, I would have been way off. Many homes in San Miguel de Allende sport &hellip Continue reading »

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Discovering Mexico’s Real Estate Market

The American and Canadian retirement community is growing every year in destination towns across Mexico. San Miguel de Allende is one such place, where the number of foreign residents are estimated to range from 8,000 to 12,000 people. For a small town like San Miguel, that’s nothing to sneeze at! As word spreads about “hidden &hellip Continue reading »

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About San Miguel de Allende

Think you’re an expert on all things Mexico? See how many of these fun facts about San Miguel de Allende you know! (Muchas gracias to my husband, Daniel for helping me come up with these…most of them are new to me!) Mexico has its very own “Sistine Chapel”- a church with impressive mural work located &hellip Continue reading »

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Expatriates in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Just came across this great piece by ABC News featuring American expatriates living in San Miguel. It’s definitely worth a watch! Thanks for posting, Mexicorealestate123! Tweet

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Bilingual School and Orphanage Provide Oasis in the Desert

Oasis, noun a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well. something serving as a refuge, relief, or pleasant change from what is usual, annoying, difficult, etc. (thanks Dictionary.com) If asked to define an “oasis”, the first thing most of us would picture is an island of lush, &hellip Continue reading »

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