The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Heavy machinery and work crews moved into the Guadalajara city center this week as the Jalisco government and Guadalajara City Hall launched an ambitious project to impress soccer ...
Chapala Mayor Alejandro Aguirre Curiel offered a heartfelt holiday salute to the lakeside expatriate community in an op-ed column published in the July 5 edition of Mural, a Guadal...
Gentrification—the process of renovating urban areas that leads to the displacement of the original population by newcomers with greater purchasing power—sparked a rowd...
The Chapala Indie Film Festival (CIFF) has created a poetic tribute to Lake Chapala, released on July 1 and available for free viewing on the organization’s Facebook page.
Firefighters often don’t receive the recognition their selfless work deser...
The Federal Highways and Bridges Agency (Capufe) has announced plans to graduall...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Local motorists are advised to avoid downtown Chapala on Sunday, July 13, if at ...
Starting in November 2025, Porter Airlines will begin connecting Puerto Vallarta...
Jill Maureen Steimle
Ajijic resident Jill Maureen Steimle passed away unexp...
The Jalisco Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía Estatal or FE) has ...
A growing number of U.S. expats are considering renouncing their citizenship due...
It went to Game 7, but the Astros de Jalisco crossed the finish line, winning th...
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...
Road accidents are a daily occurrence, but many people are uncertain about what ...
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
Open Circle
A Panel Presentation, “To Whom I May Concern: Living with Memor...
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 ...
The Canadian Veterans Support Association (CVSA) held its fourth annual Canada D...
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...
If you’re looking for an exciting hiking destination near Guadalajara, loo...
Some expats are wondering if their participation in protests against President T...
The U.S. administration has had it with some of Mexico’s drug cartels&mdas...
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...
Last week, a local resident uploaded a photo on Facebook showing a small reptile...
The Municipal Ballet Folclórico de Guadalajara presents four shows, Thurs...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue thei...
Turning Pointe Project
The Lakeside dance community proudly sponsors the Turning ...
The Municipal Ballet Folclórico de Guadalajara presents four shows, Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20, showcasing Mexico’s many traditional dances.
Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco
Under the baton of Emmanuel Siffert, the orchestra performs works by Hector Berlioz, René Gerber, Caroline Charrière, and Vincent d’Indy.
Teatro Degollado: Thursday, July 3, 8:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 6, 12:30 p.m. 100–250 pesos. (T...
Don’t miss “Death of a Salesman” at Bare Stage Theatre—a powerful story of family, ambition, and the human spirit.
Love has inspired poets and songwriters since the beginning of time. Unrequited love, lost love, or love that’s just a little bit off—these have given rise to some of the most beautiful, fun, and heartfelt songs ever written.
Turning Pointe Project
The Lakeside dance community proudly sponsors the Turning Pointe Project, which helps provide dance classes, shoes, and attire to children who might otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in the arts. Proceeds from adult dance classes go directly to supporting this...
Help choose LLT plays
The Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) board of directors is looking for volunteers to serve on play-reading committees responsible for selecting and recommending shows to be staged as part of Season 62 (2026-2027). There are two distinct committees, one focusi...
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.
If you’re looking for an exciting hiking destination near Guadalajara, look no further than Tequila—specifically, Tequila Volcano!
All five of Mexico’s major ecosystems converge in the state of Jalisco. And while the beaches, volcanoes and forests may get most of the attention, the semi-arid highlands of Los Altos offer their own quiet drama—sun-drenched ruins, mysterious rock art and sweeping views that stret...
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.
Some expats are wondering if their participation in protests against President Trump and U.S. federal policies could break Mexican laws. Here’s the short answer: not really.
A focus of this week’s edition is our publication of images featuring nonviolent protestors brandishing placards with punchy slogans—whether critical, emotive or mocking.
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...
Last week, a local resident uploaded a photo on Facebook showing a small reptile that had appeared on her patio, asking, “Does anyone know what this guy is?”
Most responses gave the correct answer: a harmless spiny lizard. Some folks said they had found look-alikes in their homes and ga...
Some local folks were overjoyed last weekend over the unexpected arrival of rainfall. In truth, it was nothing more than some light sprinkling detected in some isolated Chapala neighborhoods, lasting no more than 15 minutes.
The U.S. administration has had it with some of Mexico’s drug cartels—just some.
I mean, can you blame it? Political leaders have tried to model good business practices on and off for several years recently.
But some cartel misbehavior has remained unpleasant, and they may be enriching...
The U.S. administration has had it with some of Mexico’s drug cartels—just some.
I mean, can you blame it? Political leaders have tried to model good business practices on and off for several years recently.
But some cartel misbehavior has remained unpleasant, and they may be enriching...
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
When the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz was growing up in his native Indiana, he frequently visited his relatives for holidays in Colotlan, Jalisco.
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 ...
The Canadian Veterans Support Association (CVSA) held its fourth annual Canada Day celebration Tuesday, July 1, at El Pilar Bistro in Riberas del Pilar – drawing an enthusiastic crowd of over 80 attendees. The event, filled with patriotic spirit and camaraderie, welcomed both Canadians, M...
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, July 13, the sermon will be “How to be Confident,” from Hebrews 1”1-13.
Discouragement. Who hasn’t—at some time or another—felt pulled toward the mire of self-pity and despair? Life’s problems can suck the emotional wind from ...
Open Circle
A Panel Presentation, “To Whom I May Concern: Living with Memory Changes,” takes place at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.Trained facilitator Elly Contreras will guide a group of Lakeside seniors in sharing their experi...
Open Circle
Lillie Henley will present “Did Improvisation Save America? Benjamin Franklin’s Mission to France” at the next meeting of Open Circle on Sunday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
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.
Firefighters often don’t receive the recognition their selfless work deserves. With the arrival of the rainy season, Guadalajara’s bomberos are especially overburdened, responding to all kinds of emergencies.
As the rainy season triggers flash flooding in vulnerable areas of the metropolitan region, the blame game has once again taken center stage.
Local motorists are advised to avoid downtown Chapala on Sunday, July 13, if at all possible, due to multiple street closures for the annual Virgen de Zapopan pilgrimage.
The Ajijic branch of BBVA bank ended operations on Friday, June 27.
The Jalisco Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía Estatal or FE) has launched a new campaign to combat the growing crime of telephone extortion.
Jalisco congressman Enrique Velázquez has proposed a groundbreaking legislative initiative to offer temporary marriage contracts with the option to renew. The idea is to provide alternatives for younger generations and alleviate the strain on family courts, which face high divorce rates.
The Federal Highways and Bridges Agency (Capufe) has announced plans to gradually eliminate cash payments at toll booths on cuota highways throughout the country.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to streamline traffic, improve collection efficiency, and modernize the user experience...
Geologists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have warned that the sinking of Mexico City (CDMX) could lead to uninhabitable zones within the next decade.
Starting in November 2025, Porter Airlines will begin connecting Puerto Vallarta with Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton, expanding the number of Canadian cities offering direct service to this popular Mexican resort to 17.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), with support from Jalisco emergency crews, is currently removing debris and conducting cleanup operations on the Melaque to Puerto Vallarta section of federal Highway 200.
A growing number of U.S. expats are considering renouncing their citizenship due to mounting emotional, financial and political costs, according to the 2025 Expat Trends Survey.
“Remittance” may not be in many people’s vocabularies, but lawmakers have been batting the word back and forth across the U.S.-Mexico border since the Trump administration proposed taxing at five percent money electronically sent by foreigners living in the United States to their h...
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...
Jill Maureen Steimle
Ajijic resident Jill Maureen Steimle passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 17.
Robert Lee Miller
Robert (Bob) Lee Miller passed away peacefully at his home in Ajijic on May 1, at the age of 96.
It went to Game 7, but the Astros de Jalisco crossed the finish line, winning their third Cibacopa (Pacific League) championship in four years on an emotion-packed evening Tuesday in Guadalajara.
The Astros de Jalisco kick off the final series of the CIBACOPA tournament at their home stadium in Guadalajara Friday, June 20, 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 21, 7 p.m., facing the Tijuana Zonkeys.
