With dual citizenship in Mexico and the United States, Teri is widely known as one of San Miguel’s most dedicated community advocates. Through her work with organizations such as CRISMA, Casita Linda, and the Girls Empowerment Program, she dedicates her time to supporting initiatives that uplift families, empower young people, and strengthen the social fabric of San Miguel.

Through her leadership with Casita Linda, Louise has helped transform one of San Miguel’s most impactful charities—an organization dedicated to building sustainable homes for families living in extreme poverty.

To launch our series San Miguel Women: Stories of Purpose, we hosted a small cocktail gathering that brought together a remarkable mix of women shaping life in San Miguel. What unfolded was more than conversation—it was the beginning of new friendships, collaborations, and shared inspiration.

For many people, being in your 70s feels like the beginning of slowing down. For Nancy, it feels like the height of freedom, joy, and fulfillment. After nearly three decades in San Miguel de Allende, she has built a life filled with friendship, ease, and purpose.

W e often become the first friends people make here in San Miguel, and one question we frequently get asked is: How do I find community...

San Miguel de Allende is a city built on heart—on neighbors helping neighbors, on creativity, generosity, and a commitment to uplifting one another. At San Miguel Life , service is not just a value; it is a way of living. Our family and our CDR San Miguel team have long believed that giving back is part of what it means to truly belong to this magical place. This page celebrates the organizations that inspire us, support our community, and remind us of the extraordinary powe

“San Miguel is a place with really strong women, and anyone interested in doing what we’re doing should feel comfortable asking us...

The strength of a community is best measured in times of crisis. In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic reached San Miguel de Allende and...