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What's Happening While I don't create art, I certainly like to look at it, and I loved what I saw at Fabrica la Aurora. is former textile factory, about ten minutes from the center of town, has been given a new life as a series of breezy showrooms for local artists and artisans who handcraft furniture, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, table linens, sculptures, and more. I'm sure I'm not the only visitor who stayed at Fabrica longer than intended and was happy to find several cafés in the complex. We also ventured to the 168-acre botanic garden El Charco del Ingenio, which has an extensive collection of Mexican plants — think: cacti, agaves, and succulents. is is a popular place for birders, and several locals assured me that it's beautiful after a big rain when everything is in bloom. Flavors Diners in San Miguel can choose from a wide variety of cuisines. Expat chefs prepare their specialties and local chefs offer authentic Mexican dishes, all with locally grown, high quality ingredients. Because the eggs I enjoyed for breakfast at Andanza were so delicious, I asked Chef Alejandra what the chickens had been eating. However, she replied that it is patience and love that OPPOSITE LEFT TOP The vivid building colors turn San Miguel into a work of art OPPOSITE LEFT BOTTOM San Miguel sunsets are special and everyone has a favorite viewing spot OPPOSITE RIGHT Pink stonework is the hallmark of San Miguel's famous parish LEFT Bougainvilla adds color throughout San Miguel BELOW Ruben Yanez teaches at the popular Sazon Cooking School and also leads tours through the vast public market BOTTOM Fabrica la Aurora is the place to find handcrafted home furnishings and art >> @ranchandcoast ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAMS/HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS