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 ...
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...
Los Dukes de Harlem, an entertaining traditional swing band, presents a jazz concert featuring music from the 1930s and 40s in the Sala de Cámara of the Teatro Degollado on Thursday, September 17, at 8 p.m.
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will open its 62nd season with “A Grand Night for Singing,” a musical revue featuring the music of Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
One of Lakeside’s favorite events returns for the third year in a row: the BRAVO’s annual 10 Minute Play Festival. And as of 2026, the BRAVO now represents Mexico globally in the prestigious Short+Sweet International Festival, which presents short play festivals around the world.&n...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
On August 15, Centro Educativo Jaltepec (located in the municipality of Jocotepec) celebrated the graduation of a new generation of students with a Technical University degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Eckankar
Meet with other like-minded souls for free, non-denominational spiritual discussions.
• Tuesdays 2 to 3:15 p.m., discussions in the Lake Chapala Society West Campus Sala located off the blue patio.
• Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meeting at the Lake Chapala Society lakeside&n...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 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...
Heavy rainfall across the Guadalajara metropolitan area over the past week triggered the appearance of two massive sinkholes, raising concerns about the city’s aging infrastructure.
Firefighters and Civil Protection personnel from Zapopan launched a dramatic rescue in the morning of Tuesday, September 7, evacuating 36 workers and the driver of a personnel transport vehicle that became stranded in a flooded underpass on the Nogales highway, near La Moderna neighborhood.
Lakeside residents will have multiple opportunities to join in the lively festivities commemorating Mexico’s independence over the coming week.
The action begins in Ajijic on Saturday, September 12, with the annual Regata del Globos, a hot-air balloon spectacle where friendly rivalry between ...
Bandits armed with an explosive device blew open the ATM module at the Ajijic branch of Banco Multiva, stealing the entire cash contents of one automatic teller and leaving a second unit intact but severely damaged. The adjacent bank office building at the corner of Calle Javier Mina and the highway...
Wednesday, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day — a national holiday.
Guadalajara will celebrate Día del Charro on Monday, September 14, with the traditional equestrian parade down Paseo Alcalde.
At exactly noon on Saturday, September 19, all active cellphones across Mexico will receive a simultaneous emergency alert test as part of the annual National Civil Protection Drill.
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?
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...
The romantic streets and bright lights of Paris will be within easier reach of Guadalajara from April next year, when Aeroméxico launches a non-stop route to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
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...
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...
