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Karla Parra

Karla Parra
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A vibrant photo of the pink neo-Gothic spires of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, viewed from a city street.

Is San Miguel de Allende a victim of its own success?...

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A warm, late-afternoon street scene in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Colorful colonial buildings in shades of pink and yellow line a cobblestone street where people are walking. The iconic dome of the Las Monjas church is visible in the background against a pale sky.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende August news roundup

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MND Local: San Miguel de Allende news roundup

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An aerial view of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, showcasing its dense urban landscape and iconic architectural landmarks under a bright, clear sky. In the foreground, vibrant green trees partially obscure the view. The colonial-era city is characterized by warm, earthy tones like ochre, terracotta, and cream. Prominently featured in the midground is the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a striking neo-Gothic church with a pinkish-orange facade and towering spires.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende July news roundup

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A large, light-colored cantera stone sculpture of a crouching gargoyle with outstretched wings, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

Stonework reimagined: Querétaro’s Hugo Uribe ushers in a new age for...

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San Miguel de Allende

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende news roundup

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San Miguel de Allende town center

What’s news in San Miguel de Allende?

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An elderly woman in a rustic backyard pottery workshop forms a ball of clay into a large bowl by hand without a potting wheel. The photo is a triptrych that shows different stages of her process in making the bowl.

The last potter: Nicanora Valdez’s vanishing legacy in clay

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A hand-woven rug depicting a jazz band made of skeletons

Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver

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