The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The historic lakefront landmark known as Villa Virginia was reduced to rubble by a bulldozer on Tuesday, November 11, erasing a valuable piece of the city’s architectural her...
Striking a tone that blended sober acknowledgment of profound challenges with a confident report on his administration’s first-year achievements, Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro...
Jalisco has recorded its first fatality from measles, health officials confirmed Tuesday. The victim, an 11-month-old girl from a family of migrant farm workers from Guerrero, died...
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus announced during his annual state report on November 6 that the Chapala highway makeover, which has been causing significant traffic congestion between...
The third edition of the International Horse and Tequila Festival will take plac...
The Mexican government has stated it has “no information whatsoever”...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Four years from now, the town of Jocotepec will turn 500 years old. To begin the...
The 17th edition of Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica will be held from October 12 t...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away pea...
Personnel from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation...
With the U.S. government shutdown now in its second month, some American expat r...
Game seven may have been the Holy Grail for the Dodgers, but it was heartbreak f...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Dieg...
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that is...
Community leaders, academics, activists and legislators met last week in the Jal...
Guadalajara residents and visitors shouldn’t forget to book their tickets ...
Holiday Home Tour
The Raquet Club will hold a home tour on Saturday, November 1...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a present...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have ca...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church GDL
An international worship community of...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
September 19, 1985. I was all alone, sleep-testing a house I hoped to buy.
7:19...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicate...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-cr...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at va...
It has been an extraordinary week for my cherished amigos Tony and Gwen Burton, ...
Primal Scream
Popular Scottish rock band.
Teatro Diana, Wed. Oct. 29, 9 p.m. 5...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue th...
It looks like Lakeside Little Theatre is two for two with Season 61!
“Th...
Exhibits
• Centro Cultural Ajijic presents a collective exhibition featuri...
Primal Scream
Popular Scottish rock band.
Teatro Diana, Wed. Oct. 29, 9 p.m. 580-1,890 pesos.
Acclaimed Canadian circus arts troupe Cirque du Soleil is bringing its spectacular show OVA to Guadalajara’s Arena VFG for seven performances from November 5 to 9. Known for its breathtaking acrobatics, vibrant visuals and imaginative storytelling, OVA is one of Cirque du Soleil’s most c...
It looks like Lakeside Little Theatre is two for two with Season 61!
“The Tin Woman” by Sean Grennan is a well-acted drama that shows us novel and complicated facets of universal human truths. Collette Clavadetscher directs the play, which features both veteran and new actors.
CREM Music School in Ajijic is celebrating 35 years of teaching music to children and youth of the Ribera de Chapala with a dinner concert on Friday, November 14, at La Nueva Posada, Donato Guerra 9 in Ajijic.
Exhibits
• Centro Cultural Ajijic presents a collective exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, graphic art and photography by dozens of local artists. The show opens with music, cocktails and appetizers on Friday, November 14, 5 p.m.
Maestros del Arte
The Feria Maestros del Arte opens Friday, November 7 and runs through Sunday, November 9 at the Hotel Real de Chapala, Paseo del Prado 20 in lower La Floresta. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is a donation of...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail.
Karate Kid: Legends
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.
September 19, 1985. I was all alone, sleep-testing a house I hoped to buy.
7:19 a.m. Strange squeaking sounds awoke me. The noise was coming from the doors. Every door in the house was swinging back and forth, and apparently, all their hinges needed oiling.
I sat up and looked out the window. Tree...
What’s it like to explore caves in Mexico? Here’s a story from 2006 that gives you an authentic answer—without pulling any punches.
While most people love to spend Semana Santa at the beach, members of Zotz—then Guadalajara’s only club dedicated to cave exploration&mda...
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-crusted bolillos. It was an unseasonably squally January day-a brief drizzle, a slice of sun, then clouds and more chilling drizzle. On the muddy steps of the mercado municipal, I ran into Altagracia Mendez, dueña o...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones, peanuts and sugared candies.
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at various points in my life. For centuries, since 1550, everyone has referred to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel was no routine operation. It marked a sharp escalation by President Donald Trump in his war on the cartels — a fight he says is about protecting Americans from deadly drugs and chaos...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
It has been an extraordinary week for my cherished amigos Tony and Gwen Burton, visiting lakeside from their home in Canada for the first time in quite a few years. They have been welcomed here with open arms and warm hearts by long-time friends and strangers alike, experiencing multiple triumphs an...
As Día de Muertos approaches, I reflect on how the holiday’s customs have evolved from generation to generation. Until a few decades ago, there were no public festivals to commemorate the occasion—no Altar de Muertos exhibitions, contest or Catrina figurines lining the streets. No...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over a...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania Un...
Guadalajara residents and visitors shouldn’t forget to book their tickets for the American Society (AMSOC) Thanksgiving lunch served at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 27.
The American Society (AMSOC) in Guadalajara invites you to join them for a heartfelt and delicious celebration of Thanksgiving on November 27 at their headquarters in Colonia Chapalita.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church GDL
An international worship community offering the only English-language worship in metro Guadalajara. Sundays at 11 a.m. in English. Rev. Juan Pablo Valderrama will celebrate Holy Eucharist on November 16,
St. Mark’s is at Chichimecas 836, corner of Az...
On Tuesday, November 11, people aged 50 and over are invited to gather at La Bodega de Ajijic to participate in the free “Bridges of Life” event, a collaborative board game designed to help local residents get more out of their retirement years.
Holiday Home Tour
The Raquet Club will hold a home tour on Saturday, November 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a bazaar and art show from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets, 300 pesos, are available at It’s Kinda Bazaar, Fenix Realty and the Raquet Club offices.
Grapevine
• The Lake Chapala Society will hold a wine tasting of some of the best of Mexican and international bottles Saturday, November 8, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the LCS garden. Live music by Abby Rivera. Tickets, 400 pesos, including appetizers, can be picked up at the LCS offices or at Paz V...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have called him an icon, but he was more than that. Paco Ojeda was a bridge. He was a guiding light that brought comfort to so many who felt confused, powerless, and alone in uncertain times. His gentle presence and unwavering ...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that isn’t trying too hard to be “cutting edge” and innovative, or, on the other hand, that resorts to being very casual, loud, with television screens on every wall (looking at you, Casa Dolores), and frankly...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
The third edition of the International Horse and Tequila Festival will take place from Wednesday, November 19 to Sunday, November 23 at the Pabellón Cultural Universitario in Zapopan.
As Day of the Dead festivities unfolded across Guadalajara, pre-Hispanic dance circles such as Kalpulli Kuetzpalkalli marked the occasion with a traditional Mikiztli ceremony — a ritual symbolizing transformation and honoring those who have transcended.
Four years from now, the town of Jocotepec will turn 500 years old. To begin the countdown to that historic milestone, the current municipal government is hosting the Primera Feria de la Fundación, scheduled Friday through Sunday, November 21-23.
The Chapala water and sewage management agency, SIMAPA, has relocated its headquarters from Ribera del Pilar to a new location within the city limits.
Personnel from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), the Ministry of Defense, and the private Ferromex rail company recently evaluated the railway track extending from Guadalajara’s main train station on Avenida Washington to the small town of La Capilla del...
The Jalisco government is launching an initiative to promote positive narratives and practices of masculinity, with a focus on engaging men and boys in advancing gender equality.
The Mexican government has stated it has “no information whatsoever” regarding an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz-Neiger. The denial came after a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed a plot directed by Iran&rsquo...
PV Gourmet Festival
The 30th edition of Puerto Vallarta’s famed International Gourmet Festival runs from November 13 to 23, featuring 27 participating restaurants and 27 guest chefs.
The 17th edition of Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica will be held from October 12 to 19, at the Hotel Paradise Village. The event brings together Michelin-starred chefs, local culinary talents, and experts from Mexico, Latin America and Europe.
From August to January, Jalisco’s coast enters turtle nesting season, and the University of Guadalajara (UdeG), primarily through its University Center of the South Coast (CUCsur), has been leading conservation efforts since 1985.
With the U.S. government shutdown now in its second month, some American expat residents of Guadalajara, Lakeside and Puerto Vallarta are facing a growing dilemma. Despite their love of Mexico, returning home at Thanksgiving to gather with family is a cherished tradition for many. However, thi...
Because most of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s work is deemed “essential,” deportation operations will continue without significant impact during a shutdown, according to the American Immigration Council.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Dean Lee Kelley
Long-time Ajijic resident Dean Lee Kelley passed away peacefully at his Rancho del Oro home on Thursday, September 4, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old.
Lois Ann Nadler Cugini passed away peacefully at her San Antonio Tlayacapan home on Wednesday, August 13, with her beloved son and daughter at her bedside. A well-known and admired lakeside resident for 43 years, she was 81 years old.
Game seven may have been the Holy Grail for the Dodgers, but it was heartbreak for the Astros de Jalisco basketball team.
The Astros de Jalisco are tied 1-1 with the Diablos Rojos of Mexico City in their best-of-seven semi-final series of the National Professional Basketball League (LNBP).
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
