The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Low-cost airline Volaris is reinforcing its position as the leading carrier betw...
Tourism industry representatives are raising concerns over a proposed 36.8 perce...
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquer&...
The Ajijic Regata de Globos has become a hugely popular happening on Lakeside&rs...
Puerto Vallarta’s hotel occupancy has fallen by about 20 percent compared ...
Jane Arganbright Pifer passed away on August 22 after a life defined by faith, k...
When members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) need medical attention,...
All 50 U.S. states should send out mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm by...
Are you a big fan of U.S. sports? And might you fancy a long weekend getaway in ...
The Lake Chapala region has been buzzing since the start of September. Here&rsqu...
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside,...
Lake Chapala’s mild climate, elevation, and volcanic soil combine to make ...
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...
On a Sunday morning when Avenida Juárez was closed to cars but humming wi...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Open Circle
Larry DeRusha presents “Reality is Not What You Think: UAPs, Pe...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
The Rhizome Center for Migrants’ fourth annual Migrant Day International F...
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 ...
We live in a time of widespread cynicism and deep distrust of fellow humans. It ...
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...
Lake Chapala’s mild climate, elevation, and volcanic soil combine to make ...
Some moments in life fix themselves in memory — instances when you can sti...
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...
Anybody else getting the impression that Mother Nature is getting cranky about a...
No - Static
Presented by Circo Dragón, “No - Static” is a powe...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
In 1985, Neil Simon revisited his 1965 hit “The Odd Couple” by writi...
Arts & crafts fairs
• The Artists of Lake Chapala Art Market begins its ...
No - Static
Presented by Circo Dragón, “No - Static” is a powerful contemporary circus experience transforming the invisible struggles of anxiety, depression and isolation into a journey of strength, vulnerability, and hope.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Friday, September 18,...
For those of us who think we know what to expect from artists here, a current show, “Fenómeno Vital,” at MUSA (Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara), may confound us.
This is true despite the fact that the exhibit consists of work by five pre-eminent Jalisc...
In 1985, Neil Simon revisited his 1965 hit “The Odd Couple” by writing an all-female version. Although the basic premise is the same as the original, this version features women speaking in women’s voices about women’s issues.
BRAVO! Theatre’s annual 10 Minute Play Festival is up this weekend, offering nine short plays, many originating internationally from the Short+Sweet theatres, featuring 20 actors and six directors!
Arts & crafts fairs
• The Artists of Lake Chapala Art Market begins its new season Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse and buy original art by some 40 artists and artisans at the Centro para la Cultura y el Arte de la Ribera in La Floresta. This year, you can parti...
Art and craft markets
• A Mexican Artisan Expo is planned on the Ajijic Malecon, Sunday to Thursday, September 12 to 16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expect a wide variety of unique handcrafted products, interactive workshops and fun activities for the whole family.
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.
Lake Chapala’s mild climate, elevation, and volcanic soil combine to make it an ideal place to grow grapes.
At present, there are seven vineyards, mainly along the south shore, and many more in the early stages of development.
Perhaps the most visited viñedo in the Chapala area is Fin...
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.
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.
Some moments in life fix themselves in memory — instances when you can still say, years or decades later, exactly where you were and what you were doing, often down to the minutest detail, when the news broke.
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...
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...
Anybody else getting the impression that Mother Nature is getting cranky about all the abuse and indignities modern mankind has inflicted on Planet Earth?
Records show 11 earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.0 or greater in 2026, on top of 14 such events last year. Most have occurred in the Eastern Hem...
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...
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.
The Rhizome Center for Migrants’ fourth annual Migrant Day International Food and Culture Festival, titled “Many Journeys, One Community,” will take place on Sunday, September 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Casa José Guadalupe Zuno, Avenida Unión 2226, in Guadalajara.
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...
We live in a time of widespread cynicism and deep distrust of fellow humans. It is heart-warming to learn that Good Samaritans and random acts of kindness are commonplace in the lakeshore community.
September is Gospel Music Heritage Month, and this year Chapala Gospel has an additional reason to celebrate—the community gospel choir is marking its first anniversary.
Open Circle
Larry DeRusha presents “Reality is Not What You Think: UAPs, Perception and Consciousness” at Open Circle on Sunday, September 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Lake Chapala Society.
What if the greatest mystery surrounding UFOs isn’t what’s in the sky, but how...
Mushroom ceremony
Experience the “Niños Santos” ceremony, using dried albino medicinal mushrooms, on Sunday, September 13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fracc. Buenavista in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos. Reservations and information at 331-346-8495.
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.
The Lake Chapala region has been buzzing since the start of September. Here’s some local scenery showing what has transpired in the lead-up to Independence Day.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 15, downtown Guadalajara will explode into a unique outpouring of patriotic fervor, offering an unequaled festive atmosphere as the nation marks its Independence.
Lake Chapala’s mild climate, elevation, and volcanic soil combine to make it an ideal place to grow grapes.
At present, there are seven vineyards, mainly along the south shore, and many more in the early stages of development.
Perhaps the most visited viñedo in the Chapala area is Fin...
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.
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...
Low-cost airline Volaris is reinforcing its position as the leading carrier between Mexico and the United States with the launch of five new nonstop routes from the Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to key U.S. cities.
Guadalajara’s sinkhole crisis deepened this week, as a car-swallowing collapse in Tonala left three people injured — one of at least five new ground failures to open across the metro area in a matter of days.
The Ajijic Regata de Globos has become a hugely popular happening on Lakeside’s Patriotic Month calendar, second only to the Cry of Independence (Grito) celebrations that draw huge crowds to government headquarters in each community. Yet, the circumstances surrounding this year’s balloon...
As has long been customary, San Antonio Tlayacapan will celebrate Mexican Independence Day later than most other communities, holding off until the weekend following September 16.
When members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) need medical attention, they rarely go to a conventional facility for fear of identification and arrest. This powerful criminal organization sends its operatives to off-the-grid medical facilities of its own, which, although rudimentary, are o...
Wednesday, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day — a national holiday.
Tourism industry representatives are raising concerns over a proposed 36.8 percent increase to Mexico’s Derecho de No Residente (DNR), warning it could reduce foreign visitor arrivals in 2027, particularly from the United States.
A guide published recently by Bajío Homes alleges that Mexican airline Volaris has been charging Mexico’s Derecho de No Residente (DNR) tourist fee to legal temporary and permanent residents since February 2026, despite federal rules and the airline’s own published policy exemptin...
Puerto Vallarta’s hotel occupancy has fallen by about 20 percent compared with the same period last year, according to Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus. At a press conference, Lemus attributed the decline to the lingering effects of the violence of February 22 and to the exchange rate — not ...
Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica 2026 holds its 18th edition from October 4–7, bringing together 80+ chefs, mixologists and culinary experts under the theme “Discovering a New Reality.”
All 50 U.S. states should send out mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm by Saturday, and voters living abroad can be grateful, after Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, that their niche of voting rights has been protected from attacks by the Trump administration. However, according to a U.S. ...
The 2026 U.S. midterm ballots are arriving now — and they need to be completed and returned within seven days.
Given the new voting challenges this year, that timing is more important than ever.
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.
Are you a big fan of U.S. sports? And might you fancy a long weekend getaway in Mexico City, one of the world’s most impressive capitals?
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...
