Joseph Toone

Parades and processions are making a comeback in San Miguel de Allende following the virus years.  Like all living organisms, each have their own…

Often on tours or the lecture circuit folks ask “When was it better – when the indigenous ruled or after the Spanish conquest?” That’s a loaded…

Why foreigners first came to town is vastly different than why we do now.  As is the foreign community’s impact on the economy, charities, and women. Earlier expats…

Each year the month-long festival of the cross ends in the neighborhood of Valle de Maiz with a big bang.  The cast of characters…

With the approach of the Easter-related activities that draw tourists from around the world wouldn’t it be grand to understand even more when…

When something is going to happen has had a resurgence in interest this month as the celebration of Lord of the Conquest reintroduced San…

The physical signs of the Roman Catholic faith pervade San Miguel de Allende and our environs.  Inquisition/Colonial Era churches, neighborhood chapels, wayside shrines and mountaintop crosses dot the…

Before the virus changed all, a new law required foreigner-run NGOs (Non-Government Organization, or sometimes called a charity) to stop running businesses in fields unrelated to their…

On Saturday, March 12, at 7 PM enjoy a free concert by Sedena in front of the Oratorio (map on HistoryAndCultureWalkingTours.com).  The celebration is for…

Once a thriving silver mining town, Guanajuato is now a huge draw for tourists and expats. It’s a gorgeous city located on…