The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Before last weekend, most expats in Mexico had probably never heard of the band Los Alegres del Barranco, a ranchera outfit from Sinaloa that often performs “narcocorridos&rdq...
Hundreds of homes in the Guadalajara metropolitan area were left without potable water last weekend as supplies ran dry in several neighborhoods. The hardest-hit areas were in Tlaq...
April 8 marks the 105th anniversary of the grand opening of Chapala’s former railway station, an architectural gem that has endured a checkered history to become one of the t...
In the late 1990s, Fernando Aragón Cruz, guiding bird researchers from the University of Albuquerque, collected a sample of Sugar Maple near Talpa de Allende, 50 kilometers ...
A dictionary definition of the word “parable” tells us that it is a ...
In response to shifting global trade dynamics, Russia is seeking to expand its e...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Chapala’s urban renewal project took a major step forward this week with t...
The Centro de Actividades Culturales (Center for Cultural Activities, or CENAC) ...
Pauline Forrester
Pauline Forrester passed away peacefully of natural causes...
The Sayula Baloon Festival (Festival del Globo) will take place in this Jalisco ...
A distasteful Valentine’s Day meme posted on the White House X account pro...
Tapatío boxing star Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez returns to t...
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...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to...
The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara is reinforcing Donald Trump’s tough stan...
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveill...
Open Circle
Francisco Nava presents “New Developments at Poco A Poco San Pe...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist recept...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, April 6, Pastor Thomas will preach “Inasm...
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...
I am in the pueblo of Casa Blanca, Jalisco, population 600, located seven kilome...
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President ...
To help you appreciate the complete art of Lakeside’s popular Little Theat...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, ...
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...
I should have stopped at the Museo de la Filosofia Esencial (MUFE) months ago, w...
Alarum
Two rogue spies go off-grid, marry, and come under attack at their remote ...
“The Drawer Boy,” by Michael Healey, is a masterclass in storytellin...
‘Doubt’ at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre presents “Doubt: A Parab...
I should have stopped at the Museo de la Filosofia Esencial (MUFE) months ago, when I walked by a large sculpture of a jaguar made out of gun components, which sat in front of a white house in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana.
The Ex Convento del Carmen’s Martes Musicales (Musical Tuesdays) program for March has been announced. All recitals are free of charge and will begin at 7:30 p.m. The venue is located at Avenida Juárez 638, in downtown Guadalajara.
“The Drawer Boy,” by Michael Healey, is a masterclass in storytelling—an intricate blend of memory, myth and misunderstanding.
Mexico’s Easter traditions begin with tributes to La Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows) on the last Friday before Holy Week, which falls this year on April 11.
‘Doubt’ at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre presents “Doubt: A Parable,” Friday, March 28 through April 6.
‘Doubt’ at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre presents “Doubt: A Parable,” Friday, March 28 through April 6.
Alarum
Two rogue spies go off-grid, marry, and come under attack at their remote cabin hideaway by various intel agencies seeking a hard drive.
Men Rule + Shaw
Shaw has loved Rule since she saw him, but Rule doesn’t see her as a suitable match, but a night of drinking and secrets leads them to question if they can be together without ruining their relationship...or each other.
I am in the pueblo of Casa Blanca, Jalisco, population 600, located seven kilometers north of Lake Chapala.
Aldo Santana is a member of the Cuzalapa people living in La Pareja, a small village tucked away deep inside some of Mexico’s most picturesque mountains, located along the state line dividing Jalisco from Colima.
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.
Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.
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.
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President Donald Trump reposted this week on the Guadalajara U.S. Consulate General’s Facebook page.
Why is the U.S. election so important to Mexico? Will the election of either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump have vastly different outcomes for Mexico’s future?
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...
I’ve been amused by the multiple social media queries of late about what day folks can see get out to watch Ajijic’s marvelous “flour” parade” Whether you call it Carnaval, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, the raucous celebration always fall on the day before ...
To help you appreciate the complete art of Lakeside’s popular Little Theater, I want to share with you what goes on behind the stage and into the hidden corners and corridors one never sees. It is often better than the show.
I hate to be the one to bring this to everybody’s attention, but a team from the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia and a neurotechnology company has developed an “electroencephalography cap,” coupled with a “generative artificial intelligence system,” that m...
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveillance Operation to promote hygiene in the preparation and sale of seafood.
An afternoon Mass and Ash Wednesday celebration at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara went well, said church treasurer Shammah Anu, attracting three times more people than last year.
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 ...
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, April 6, Pastor Thomas will preach “Inasmuch as you did it unto the least of these My brethren.”
The Lake Chapala Shrine Club would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets to the 18th annual Ribfest and those who volunteered to help. This was the first year the event was held for two days. It was very successful and the next Ribfest is being planned.
Open Circle
Francisco Nava presents “New Developments at Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican” at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.
Open Circle
The State of Childhood Literacy at Lakeside will be a panel discussion at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, March 30, 10:30 a.m.
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.
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.
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.
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.
“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.
A dictionary definition of the word “parable” tells us that it is a short, simple story that teaches or explains an idea, especially a moral or religious one.
Is driving on the saturated streets and avenues of Zapopan — the Guadalajara metro area’s largest and most populous municipality — about to become a more pleasurable experience?
Chapala’s urban renewal project took a major step forward this week with the launch of reconstruction work on Paseo Ramón Corona.
Golfers, get ready! A golf tournament will be held on Thursday, April 24, at the Country Club de Chapala in Vista del Lago, offering exciting prizes for the best players.
The Sayula Baloon Festival (Festival del Globo) will take place in this Jalisco “Magic Town” on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19. Last year’s inaugural edition featured balloon rides, live music, food and drink vendors, and camping areas.
A new immersive Alice in Wonderland experience opens at the Palcco (Palacio de la Cultura y los Congresos) events center in Zapopan on April 11.
In response to shifting global trade dynamics, Russia is seeking to expand its economic relationship with Mexico.
Jonás Rincón Bañuelos, 8, and Axel Gabriel Franco Marín, 9, pose proudly with their robots after representing Mexico at the 2025 Robomatrix tournament in Quito Ecuador.
The Centro de Actividades Culturales (Center for Cultural Activities, or CENAC) in the coastal town of Melaque is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a fundraising Street Festival on Wednesday, March 5, starting at 5 p.m.
A man and a woman, described only as being of “foreign origin,” were arrested this week in Puerto Vallarta in an operation involving the Mexican Navy, the National Guard and municipal police.
A distasteful Valentine’s Day meme posted on the White House X account probably had Trump supporters chuckling, but for many others, it prompted nothing more than head-shaking disbelief.
It’s almost certain that U.S. President Donald Trump will impose a 25 percent tariff on most imports from Mexico and Canada on February 1—a promise he made just a day after taking office on January 20.
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...
Pauline Forrester
Pauline Forrester passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 1, surrounded by loved ones in San Juan Cosala, where she spent her last years.
Mary Dale Wilson
Mary Dale Wilson passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on March 11, 2025.
Tapatío boxing star Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday, May 3 to face Cuban William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This marks Alvarez’s first ever fight outside of North America.
The second edition of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Puerto Vallarta Open runs from March 24 to 30 on the outdoor hard courts at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center.
