The Mingling of Histories: San Miguel and Guanajuato

Published August 22, 2023

This weekend I visited one of our close neighbors, the City of Guanajuato, capital of the state by the same name. Guanajuato City and San Miguel de Allende are linked by geography, demographics, and a shared history. Both cities are within the Bajio area—the lowlands of Mexico—a rich territory of mountains with silver ores, and fertile valleys, mild climate, and enough rainfall to sustain agriculture. The demographics of the two cities are similar as well; both are hosts to a significant expat population within a thriving local community that has maintained its culture and identity. And, we are very much united by history. San Miguel de Allende was the place where the War for Independence began, and Guanajuato represented the next important stage in the evolution of the war.