San Miguel de Allende is gearing up for several cultural events and potential changes to its public transportation, as per recent announcements.
Cultural Events
El Charco del Ingenio botanical garden is set to host its Second Biocultural Fair of Semi-Desert Plants from June 21-22. This free event will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will feature workshops on topics like pollinator-friendly gardens and using native plants for natural pest control. The fair will emphasize regional plant species that are accustomed to desert environments.
For those interested in food, the San Miguel y sus Sabores festival will take place at Parque Juárez from June 27-29. Local restaurants will offer signature tastings for under 70 pesos. This year, the festival includes an international aspect through a partnership with San Miguel’s Sister City, Palm Springs, California. A delegation including Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte and culinary students will engage in an exchange program with Universidad Tecnológica de San Miguel de Allende.
Additionally, the city’s historic 125-year-old clock tower in the main plaza is undergoing restoration. The manual clock mechanism, operational since 1900, requires winding every eight days. Clockmaker Daniel Vázquez is tasked with overseeing this preservation work.
Transportation Updates
In transportation news, San Miguel de Allende is considering its first bus fare increase in 13 years. Although operators have suggested a fare increase by up to 5 pesos, Mayor Mauricio Trejo Pureco has dismissed reports of a potential rise to 18 pesos. Any fare increment would correspond with service enhancements, such as standardized vehicle colors, uniformed drivers, and the removal of window tinting. A final decision is anticipated this month.
Literary Attention
San Miguel de Allende has also gained literary recognition as the setting for Mexican actor Diego Boneta’s debut novel, “The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco.” Boneta, renowned for his portrayal of Luis Miguel in a Netflix series, described San Miguel as “the Florence of Mexico” and a personal source of inspiration.
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