Some services in San Miguel

There's always a lot going on in San Miguel; every week the bilingual community newspaper, Atencion, has new listings (www.atencionsanmiguel.org).

Here are a few contacts to get you started:

Cooking classes: La Cocina, www.mexicocooks.com

Spanish classes: www.warrenhardy.com, Biblioteca Publica, dorotheemorath@hotmail.com, many other options

Salsa Dancing: Mama Mia's on Thursdays, L'invito at the Instituto Saturdays at 9pm
Blues at La Fragua on Wednesdays
Jazz at Tio Lucas Mon Thurs Sun, La Cava de la Princesa on Sunday afternoons

Walking tours from the Jardin MWF at 10
Saturday Adventure TOurs: from the Jardin Sat at 10:30
House and Garden tour Sundays at noon at the Biblioteca Publica

English Movies: Biblioteca Publica Santa Ana Theater, Villa Jacaranda
Spanish movies: Cinema Gemelos at Gigante

Best-crafted pottery and tile: Talavera San Gabriel, about thirty minute drive towards Dolores Hidalgo

Most pleasant hot springs: La Gruta, about a fifteen minute drive towards Dolores Hidalgo

Best way to get around: Don't rent a car - the insurance costs are very high. Hiring drivers, using local taxis and the Mexican buses is easy and convenient. Taxis from downtown to the house should be 20 pesos ($2). To get to other towns and cities, the Mexican bus system is exceptional. First class (Primera Plus) is luxurious, second class (many, including Flecha Amarilla) is a lot of fun. Cheap, easy, reliable.