Thousands of pilgrims will swarm the rural village of Cajititlan de los Reyes on January 6 and 7 to pay devotion to the town’s religious patrons Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, better known as the Wisemen of the Orient. 

Jalisco consolidated its goal of becoming the best-connected state in Mexico (after the capital), with the opening of 28 new domestic and international air routes in 2025. 

2026 is set to be a banner year for tourism in Jalisco, with industry leaders forecasting double-digit revenue growth and a historic economic milestone for the state.

The recently formed ECOS Jalisco Symphony Orchestra (OSEJ) made its debut at the Foro de Arte y Cultura in Guadalajara in late October. 

Despite dire warnings of sanctions set to take effect in January, the Jalisco state government has relented and granted an extension (prórroga) for vehicle owners who have failed to exchange their license plates during 2025.

Massive motorbike haul

Are you one of those drivers who find motorcyclists to be a constant challenge on local roads? You might be interested to know that Jalisco authorities have seized nearly 30,000 motorcycles in 2025.