San Miguel de Allende: Two Days in the Expat Capital of Mexico
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มี.ค. 2024
- At various times in recent years, San Miguel de Allende has been named both the top city in the world and the best small city in the world. That probably comes as no surprise to the thousands of expats who now call the place home.
I recently spent two days in the city, in hopes of finding out what all the hype was about. I found a place that was full of beauty and certainly not short on attractions to see and things to do. I also discovered that San Miguel de Allende has been transformed by all the newcomers, into a place that doesn't always feel like it's even in Mexico.
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Happy in cool Queretaro since 2021. Over 62 years traveling Mexico, mainly Acapulco, all 50 USA states and the world on my own dime from working.
Wonderful video!👏👏👏👏👏! I love mexico! I was extremely impressed 😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much!
I was fortunate enough to visit some wonderful places in Mexico.
I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Just, wow! The architecture, the flowers, the murals and art...such a gorgeous place! Thanks for sharing.
My favorite part was probably the Guadeloupe neighborhood, with all of that art! Thanks so much for all of your support!
Thanks for sharing !! We are so excited to visit SMA pretty soon, it looks so welcoming !!
You will absolutely enjoy SMA! Have fun!
Mole eggs … drooooool …. I miss my Mexico 🇲🇽. Ohhh, and chilaquiles 😋😋😋😋
Aren't they fantastic?
I visited here twice in the mid 60's and lived here in 1970-1971. San Miguel was a town, then, not a city. The people who are gushing about it now have no clue what has been lost, how commercialized it's become and how much sprawl, traffic and crime have increased. As is so often the case, its popularity has been the cause of its demise.
I am sure that much has been lost from what the town was long ago. I made reference to it in the video, but it's not my position to criticize a place that so many people love.
Thank you for watching!
Nice video and I love the name of your channel!
Thank you! I am proud of that name!
One more Pristine presentation of yours, this time San Miguel de Allende, with History, and a superb filming, thank you.
I appreciate that! I enjoying my time in SMA!
Nicely done video! Thanks for creating it.
I’m an immigrant in SMA, 8 years here. It would certainly be debatable how much influence non nationals have had into making this city a wonderful oasis. My observations are the wealthy Mexicans from major cities have much more to do with the city’s transformation and are directly involved with the development. The upperclass of Mexicans are very internationally experienced, and San Miguel is their weekend playground. I would suggest this transformational influence is supported by their vast wealth more so than tourists from elsewhere. The majority of tourists are Mexican and can easily be mistaken for locals. Most locals only visit Centro occasionally. Immigrants make up less than 10% of the population, mostly retirees who have little interests in creating new businesses, although many have and there is a cosmopolitan feel with residents from all over the globe.
Thank you for the kind words! Also, I appreciate your comments about those from Mexico being more responsible for SMA's transformation than the expat population. Being in the city for only a couple of days, it is difficult to get an accurate handle on cause and effect.
Amazing vid and very informative
That is so nice of you to say! I really enjoyed my visit to SMA!
We just got back and really enjoyed your video!
Thank you! I hope you had a great time in SMA!
Lovely well done,
I appreciate that!
Beautiful video
That is so nice of you to say!
🙏🙏🙏❤️
I'm a Mexican/ american and i get my american passport in san Miguel de Allende there's a American US embassy they are nice people
I love to hear those kinds of comments!
Thanks for sharing your experience in San Miguel de Allende. I enjoyed the great shots, especially the cobblestone roadway. However, I'm not too sure about those eggs you loved so much. Pretty saucy.😋
You had to taste them! The mole sauce was the perfect combination of earthy and sort of sweet!
Always appreciate you taking a look at my videos!
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Expat places in Mexico by the sea or lakes are much better
Given time, I hope to get to many more of those places!
Chapala is the expat capital of Mexico, and much nice because it's by the water
I will have to check it out someday.
Thank you for watching!
Ex-pat is just another word for immigrant.
There is nothing American about San Miguel… depends on what you’re focusing on.
I enjoyed your video, until you tried to take away from what the Mexican people themselves have created for all to enjoy.
It was not my intention to take anything away from the Mexican people. I do think the presence of so many expats has changed SMA. As I mentioned in the video, however, that is up to each individual, as to whether that is good or bad. I attempted to stay away from inserting my opinion. I acknowledge that sometimes I fall short of my objective.
Anyway, thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.
I wasnt impressed.
Great! One less so called "expat" there 🙏
😂 go to the american midwest, oh you will be impressed, hopefully not too much😏