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In San Miguel de Allende, Mexican families are preserving a centuries-old Holy Week tradition of building home altars, even as gentrification transforms their historic city. Despite displacement from downtown, locals continue opening their homes to neighbors each Friday of Sorrows, keeping their community connected through faith and culture.
A literal wildfire didn't stop 12 women from celebrating the rare Year of the Fire Horse at a transformative equine retreat in San Miguel de Allende. The once-in-60-years zodiac event brought unexpected lessons in courage and standing still.
A grassroots organization in San Miguel de Allende is reviewing 314 applications from young Mexicans who want to attend university but can't afford it. The program has already helped 338 students graduate with an 83% success rate in a country where only 26% of university students finish their degrees.
A beloved school in San Miguel de Allende has spent over five decades proving that kids can master two languages without the pressure of constant testing. Escuela Vasconcelos welcomes both Mexican families seeking English immersion and expat families wanting their children to learn Spanish, creating a unique community where cultural exchange happens naturally.
A literary festival in Mexico just wrapped its most successful year ever, bringing together 1,750 writers and book lovers from 15 countries. First-time attendees made up 67% of the crowd, proving that passion for storytelling is alive and thriving.
An American family proved that raising kids in Mexico can lead to extraordinary success. All three children grew up bilingual in San Miguel de Allende, and their oldest just landed a Wall Street job after graduating from a U.S. college.