So, can locals no longer enter a plaza in San Miguel de Allende? That was the impression I was left with. Today, a friend and I went—excited to check out Plaza La Conspiración and visit a café that was open to the public—but before we even got a “good afternoon,” a young woman stopped us with a curt: “Who invited you?” We asked her twice, explaining that we were going to the café, and both times she gave the exact same response, eventually standing in the doorway with her arms spread wide to block our path.
🔴🤷The most infuriating part is that the café later confirmed they were open to the public and that the woman wasn’t even their staff—she worked for the plaza itself. Meanwhile, we watched other people—including foreigners—walk right in without any issues. So, I couldn’t help but wonder: why were we denied access? Was it because we’re Mexican? Because of our skin color? The way we were dressed? If it was an opening event, why exclude those of us who live here? Isn’t a plaza supposed to be for the community and for boosting local business?
🔴😠🤨I’m not upset that there was an event; I’m upset about the way we were treated. A polite explanation would have been more than enough. Yes, San Miguel relies on tourism, but there are also those of us who live here year-round. I hope attitudes like this change, because no resident of San Miguel should ever feel like a stranger in their own city.
Source: mexicodailypost
