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Author: Lane Simmons San Miguel de Allende enjoys being within 8-10 hours driving time to many of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, or to the USA, however, because we are not close to any border crossing, port of entry, prohibited plant cultivation area, or along any of the corresponding transit routes, we have a sort of geographical immunity from the terrible consequences of the “war on drugs” afflicting other parts of the

Author: Lane Simmons San Miguel de Allende has been a favorite among foreign retirees since the late 1960s. Nestled among low hills, this historic city is mostly flat at its center, making it very walkable. El centro San Miguel is also chock full of delights. The number and variety of first-class restaurants and fine shops per block is unmatched anywhere else in Mexico. Large hacienda-style houses have been divided into patio restaurants, coffee houses, cantinas and boutique

Source: Thelatinvestor San Miguel de Allende's property market continues to attract international buyers with steady 3-7% annual appreciation and a UNESCO World Heritage status that preserves its colonial charm. As we reach mid-2025, the market shows strong fundamentals, with sales volume up 46% and dollar value increasing 38% year-to-date compared to 2024. The average home price now sits at $540,000 USD, driven by high demand from North American retirees and limited inventor

Jose Armijo ┃CNN Real estate broker Lane Simmons, 64, has lived in Mexico for 23 years after moving from Austin, Texas. He says he’s seen a 40% increase in home sales over the past year as a growing number of people are drawn to San Miguel de Allende and pushed away from the United States. He feels just as safe here as he did in the US. "Now there are people that are coming not only for what’s here, but to get away from what they perceive there." — Lane Simmons Read Full Arti