The project, which was supposed to have been ready by Nov. 11, was delivered 20 days late, on Dec. 1. The project, which the state government called the “magna work” of San Miguel de Allende, began Dec. 26 of last year, with an investment of 326 million pesos from the State Payroll Tax. Now accessory work will follow.

Playa del Carmen Resort Offers 3rd Night Free And More Travle News
Guests at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort can retreat to beachfront rooms with balconies and suites with private plunge pools overlooking beautiful gardens or the ocean and walk the vibrant Quinta Avenida, one block away from the resort.

Please Help the SPA Save Cats and Dogs
The Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. (SPA) is the only no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in San Miguel. We house an average of 100 unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats.

What is typically done in town in the way of gift giving and tipping during Christmas season?
The Christmas Season is at hand. I want to know what is typically done in town in the way of gift giving and tipping this time of year. I know that folks paid a salary receive something called an “alguinaldo” from their employers that is sort of a year end bonus. Should I additionally give small gifts to house staff and gardeners What would be appropriate gifts? Should I tip the gas delivery people, the trash collectors, etc?

Kerala-Style Coconut Fish Curry
Here is a traditional recipe from the South Indian state of Kerala. Fish fillets are cooked in a bath of coconut milk, fresh herbs, chile, and spice. The richness of the coconut milk imparts a silky consistency to the curry, adding body with none of the heavy characteristics of cream. Substitute chicken breast if preferred.

Trouble with Buffering?
From time to time, someone will tell me that they are experiencing trouble using Netflix because of buffering but that HBOMax streams fine, and that both use the same internet connection in the same house.

Temporary Resident Visa
A Temporary Resident visa (TR) is for those who intend to be in Mexico more than six months and up to four years.

Learning to Live in an Upended World: Seeing Faces
By Natalie Taylor Do you tend to see faces in clouds, on stains, or on the stump of a tree? If so, it doesn’t mean you have a mental problem; what you experience is called pareidolia—the propensity to see familiar objects in random or abstract images. Experiments show that even newborns respond strongly to the simplest stylized face; this is...

Court Judgment In Favor Of the Ecological Zone Of El Charco Del Ingenio
In response to the lawsuits filed in 2019 by El Observatorio Ciudadano de los Sanmiguelenses and El Charco del Ingenio before the State Court of Justice, requesting to maintain the integrity of the El Charco del Ingenio Ecological Preservation Zone.

Do Advance Medical Directives and wills set up in the U.S. work for us here in Mexico?
Hi Ángel, We are here for the duration. Originally, we were coming down for a few weeks and now find ourselves in the category of people “who came for a week, and never left.” Our question is: we have our Advance Medical Directives, DNRs, family trust, and wills all set up in the U.S. Do any of those work for us here in Mexico?