The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Celebrated Mexican tenor César Delgado returns to his native Guadalajara ...
Was President Claudia Sheinbaum’s second State of the Nation report (Infor...
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquer&...
Community leaders in San Antonio Tlayacapan have developed a new concept to revi...
The death of a tourist in Puerto Vallarta last week serves as a reminder of the ...
Jane Arganbright Pifer passed away on August 22 after a life defined by faith, k...
The expansion of the Guadalajara-Chapala highway is set to resume on September 7...
With primary elections wrapping up, this fall’s general midterm elections ...
The metro area is set to welcome some of the world’s top female tennis pla...
Jalisco authorities have issued a warning about a new criminal modus operandi in...
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside,...
The word cenote comes from the Mayan tz’onot, meaning “sacred well,&...
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this y...
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico...
What does an immigration lawyer do when a client’s most urgent problem isn...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Mexican Fiesta
The Ajijic Delegación is putting on a party to celebrate Me...
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...
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 ...
San Andrés Parish has welcomed two new faces to its community.
Retired U.S...
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...
The word cenote comes from the Mayan tz’onot, meaning “sacred well,&...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hun...
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...
Many people, including a lot of local real estate hustlers, like to tell expat n...
Jalisco’s rich musical heritage takes center stage once again as the ...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
The Artists of Lake Chapala (Artistas del Lago de Chapala) are thrilled to annou...
Art bazaar
The Arte-Brije Bazar de Arte y Artesanía is on Saturday, Septem...
Jalisco’s rich musical heritage takes center stage once again as the XXV Encuentro Nacional de Mariachi Tradicional unfolds from September 8 to 12.
Grammy-winning superstar Michael Bublé will officially open Guadalajara’s new Coliseo GNP Seguros performance arena on Tuesday, September 22, 9 p.m. The Canadian crooner steps in to replace Rod Stewart, who canceled his appearance due to health reasons.
The Artists of Lake Chapala (Artistas del Lago de Chapala) are thrilled to announce the return of their popular Art Markets for a third season, kicking off on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (the auditorium in La Florest...
Legendary Mexican female composers will be honored at a gala concert scheduled for Friday, September 18 at the Centro para las Artes y la Cultural de la Ribera (CCAR) in La Floresta. The program, arranged by singer/songwriter/pianist/voice instructor and music scholar Juanita Ulloa, will showc...
Art bazaar
The Arte-Brije Bazar de Arte y Artesanía is on Saturday, September 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parque de la Floresta, next to El Castillo. Find arts, crafts, music, dance, food and a great ambiance. Organized by Art Connection, Grupo Hokary and Jardin del Arte La Floresta.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• The Vino Tinto Band performs with new singer Lulu at Pasta Trenta, 7:30 p.m.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Director: Emma Tammi. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:44.
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.
The word cenote comes from the Mayan tz’onot, meaning “sacred well,” and refers to any one of 10,000 surface entrances to water-filled limestone caves beneath the Mexican states of Yucatan and Quintana Roo.
On August 4, 2026, two cave divers in Playa del Carmen, Harry Gust and Rosalino Rivera, received a call from the Presidente of Uxpanapa, Veracruz, located deep in the heart of the rugged, dense Selva Zoque, the largest expanse of tropical rain forest remaining in Mexico.
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hunt relates a tale of haggling for dog bones with a hungover butcher named Eladio Vázquez during a saint’s day fiesta in a rural Jalisco pueblo.
The heat of May is searing in the mountain ridges surrounding G...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico — early-morning prayers, hymns and celebration began long before daylight, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Queen of Mexico.
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.
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good story to restore our belief in humanity.
Such as Elon Musk (how can one person really be worth US$749 billion, as Forbes just reported?), donating half his wealth to save infants from malnutrition and prematur...
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?
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...
Many people, including a lot of local real estate hustlers, like to tell expat newcomers they can get along just fine without understanding or speaking Spanish. In my book, that is lousy advice in a practical sense, and an insult to the native folks who graciously accept our presence here at lakesid...
A sign hanging on the outside of the former Black Coffee site confirms what has been rumored for weeks. The building is being remodeled to become a lakeside branch of Starbucks.
¡Muy Pronto! Vivirás la experiencia Starbucks. (Coming Soon! You will live the Starbucks experience.)
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...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising concert given by the Jóvenes Cantores de Mayahuel on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m.
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is offering a busy lineup of activities over the coming weeks, from plant-based Thursday lunches to artificial intelligence workshops and brain-training sessions.
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 ...
San Andrés Parish has welcomed two new faces to its community.
Retired U.S. priests Father John Hilton and Monsignor Donald Raun have moved to Ajijic to assist Father Luis Sánchez in serving the English-speaking congregation. Both are excited to be here and eager to meet the spiritual...
St. Mark’s Anglican GDL
We are an all-welcoming, inclusive, international community of expats and locals alike. Join us for worship in the Anglican tradition each Sunday at 11 a.m., officiated by Rev. Juan Pablo Valderrama.
Mexican Fiesta
The Ajijic Delegación is putting on a party to celebrate Mexican traditions at the Lake Chapala Society, Friday, September 4, 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy Mexican food, traditional cocktails, mariachi, folkloric ballet, games and plenty of Mexican pride. This event helps finance Ajijic&r...
Open Circle
William “Be” Van Arsdale presents “Finding Your Flow: Living with Greater Ease, Presence, and Purpose” at Open Circle on Sunday, August 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Lake Chapala Society.
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.
Jalisco authorities have issued a warning about a new criminal modus operandi in which thieves use social media and online vehicle marketplaces to lure potential buyers into robberies.
The Plaza Nuevo Progreso bullring in Guadalajara’s Colonia Independencia is set to host a new season of seven novilladas (bullfights featuring young, aspiring toreros), beginning Sunday, September 6, and running on consecutive Sundays through October 18.
The word cenote comes from the Mayan tz’onot, meaning “sacred well,” and refers to any one of 10,000 surface entrances to water-filled limestone caves beneath the Mexican states of Yucatan and Quintana Roo.
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in December.
The chile en nogada is to Mexican cuisine what the rebozo and sarape are to Mexico’s traditional garments — all are enduring symbols of “Mexicanidad” and the country’s deeply cherished traditions.
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except for its use of meats cured with sodium nitrate, identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a primary cause of colon cancer.
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside, or gazed across the UNESCO-protected agave fields of the Valle de Tequila, the name José Cuervo will be unequivocally familiar.
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products, he thought it would be for six months. But he dove into life here, eventually starting a restaurant, becoming president of his local business association, getting a home mortgage, getting married to a Mexican woman, ea...
Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this year. Or maybe the state’s relentless campaign against them is finally paying off. Either way, health authorities have something to celebrate: dengue cases have plummeted nearly 90 percent compared to 2025, accordin...
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...
Celebrated Mexican tenor César Delgado returns to his native Guadalajara on Sunday, September 13, to star in a gala performance of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor celebrating the 160th anniversary of the city’s iconic Teatro Degollado, accompanied by the Jalisco Philharm...
The iconic Selva Mágica amusement park officially ceased operations on September 1, bringing an end to 38 years of family entertainment in Guadalajara. Located next to the Guadalajara Zoo, the park opened in April 1988 and became one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Community leaders in San Antonio Tlayacapan have developed a new concept to revive and promote the town’s artistic, artisanal and culinary talents through a monthly marketplace set up around the central plaza.
The ongoing installation of underground cabling in central Ajijic is advancing this week along the block of Calle Colón between Constitución-Ocampo and Parroquia-Hidalgo to the north.
The expansion of the Guadalajara-Chapala highway is set to resume on September 7, Jalisco authorities announced last week. The project, which will extend the route of the Macrobus (BRT) Line 5 toward Chapala, aims to transform the state’s busiest traffic corridor into a modern, high-capacity e...
Despite a promising start to the rainy season, August brought less rainfall than expected to much of Jalisco, according to experts from the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology (IAM).
Was President Claudia Sheinbaum’s second State of the Nation report (Informe) an accurate diagnosis of current-day Mexico, or simply a catalog of numbers packaged with ingenious spin, as some critics are claiming?
Just days before President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered her second State of the Nation address (see page 1), a car bomb exploded outside a police station in the state of Zacatecas.
The death of a tourist in Puerto Vallarta last week serves as a reminder of the importance of wearing life jackets while out on the ocean.
London is awash with Frida Kahlo this summer.
Since June, huge crowds have been packing the Tate Modern’s major exhibition “Frida: The Making of an Icon” (running until January 2027), which features over 30 of her most iconic works alongside more than 200 pieces by conte...
With primary elections wrapping up, this fall’s general midterm elections are fast approaching. Voters will elect U.S. House and Senate members, state governors and other officeholders.
Just two days after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, Mexico kickstarted one of its largest international emergency deployments in recent years.
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquería, Nuevo León plant to produce an electric vehicle previously manufactured only in South Korea, with production set to begin on August 4, according to Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard.
Right after World Cup fever lifted consumer spirits, the country’s small merchants are bracing for a harsh reality check.
There’s been only a marginal decline in the average price of the basic food basket (canasta básica), barely registering in the wallets of every...
Jane Arganbright Pifer passed away on August 22 after a life defined by faith, kindness, adventure and love.
Jane was born on September 4, 1944, in Du Quoin, Illinois. Her biological father, Dick Hartman, was killed in World War II just five days before her birth. She was raised by her mother, Mary...
Allan Robert Macgregor Jr. died peacefully at home in west Ajijic on July 24. His devoted wife Barbara Hildt and his brother Douglas MacGregor were with him when he passed.
The metro area is set to welcome some of the world’s top female tennis players once again as the Guadalajara Open 2026 returns from September 13–19 at the Centro Panamericano de Tenis in Zapopan. The WTA 500 event boasts a prize purse exceeding US$1.2 million and features a 28-player sin...
Pouleth Estefanía Carbajal Cuero, a 24‑year‑old open‑water swimmer from Manzanillo, Colima, has etched her name into the annals of this country’s marathon swimming. On August 16, she became the first person from the state of Colima — and one of the youngest Mexican women ever &mda...
