San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato .- What is the most sought-after place to take a postcard in San Miguel de Allende? There are certainly emblematic sites such as the facade of the San Miguel Parroquia, Aldama Street, the statue of Fray Juan de San Miguel or Juárez Park, but in recent months there is a site that has positioned itself among tourists for the elegance of its decorations, its variety and the ease of beautifying photographs.

The World Heritage City boasts a postcard at every point in the city centre where a camera lens is pointed, but the most sought-after ones are always found in the pink stone cathedral, one of the main ones.

The same applies to the slope of Umarán street at the corner of Jesús, the Las Monjas temple, the Bellas Artes building, the façade of the Mayorazgo de la Canal house.All of them are emblematic buildings that hold their own stories, but there is one place in particular that has become one of the most photographed by visitors; it is the Casa Prosperina , a building located on Relox street, half a block from the main garden.

What attracts visitors to take photos in this place is the decoration of its facade, which is changed according to the season, the festivity or the artistic expression that its creator seeks to convey.
Hadley O Regan is the owner of the property, an American who moved to San Miguel de Allende 7 years ago:

“And the city has given me so much, so we started with the design of the façade as a token of gratitude and to give a little more beauty to San Miguel de Allende.”

She said that at Casa Prosperina 99 percent of the staff are women, “so Lupita is our florist and I gave her the freedom to do whatever she wanted (with the decorations on the façade); she is the one who comes up with the decoration. I wanted her art to flow; she presents me with her proposal and I simply say yes.”

She emphasized that it is very important for her to celebrate art in this community and especially the art of women, “that is why I let her mind flow.”Friendly and smiling, Hadley described it as wonderful that tourists take their pictures in front of her:

“I wish people would tag the house a bit more, but I still think it’s wonderful. It’s amazing to open the door and find people clapping. It’s great to see how people enjoy decorating.”

She shared that it has gotten a little crazy at times because the house is an Airbnb and also a small boutique hotel, “so sometimes guests want to come in and people yell at them to take their spot, but they are not there to take the photo, they are there to stay. Other than that, it has been wonderful and I love seeing people happy.” She has even waited for people to take their photos before entering her own house. Hadley recalled that when she bought the house, it was a mess, so she had to redecorate it, make it pretty and also do the same with the facade.

She announced that the next decoration will be Christmas-themed and that it will be amazing. “I like that it is changing and I think it brings traffic (of people) to the street, which is very good for the shops. It is fun, I enjoy creativity and I like that people appreciate it.” She regretted that the facade of her house does not attract more guests, but she pointed out that now it has even become a topic of conversation and a place sought by visitors, boasted and advertised on social networks.

“I love living in San Miguel de Allende, the city and the culture are amazing,” said Hadley O Regan, visibly excited.

Source: https://periodicocorreo.com.mx/san-miguel/casa-prosperina-tiene-el-rincon-mas-fotogenico-de-san-miguel-de-allende-esta-es-la-razon-20231121-86300.html