The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Jalisco politicians, water management experts and Lake Chapala conservation activists are raising alarms over the federal government’s plan to construct an aqueduct that will...
When Los Cantantes del Lago, the heartbeat of Lakeside’s music community, took its final bow in 2023 after 22 glorious years under the direction of Timothy G. Ruff Welch, man...
The Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club celebrated its annual Changing of the Button event on July 9, as the organization continues its mission of providing social services and humanitaria...
These picturesque cascades are only a 28-kilometer drive from the south shore of Lake Chapala. I first visited them years ago, but I never included them in my books for these two r...
Two long-standing U.S. restaurant chains, Outback Steakhouse and Applebee’...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum led a ceremony on July 25 to mark the 700th ...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
A weather tracking system was recently installed at the headquarters of Chapala '...
A couple—apparently of foreign origin—was spotted walking a young li...
Jill Maureen Steimle
Ajijic resident Jill Maureen Steimle passed away unexp...
Here’s a statistic that may not come as a surprise to many: Motorcyclists ...
A growing number of U.S. expats are considering renouncing their citizenship due...
The most anticipated boxing match of 2025, between Guadalajara superstar Sa&uacu...
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...
By all accounts, Santo Santiago ranks among Mexico’s most popular patron s...
Maybe it was gallows humor. Or maybe it was bravado.
Open Circle
The next Open Circle meeting, with the theme “Building Bridges ...
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 ...
All Lakeside-area nonprofit groups are encouraged to submit information for an o...
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...
A neighbor of mine is a member of Warmshowers, an international organization tha...
Some expats are wondering if their participation in protests against President T...
According the latest count, there are over 200 professional soccer leagues world...
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-cr...
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...
Gentrification—the process of renovating urban areas that leads to the dis...
If you missed the Universidad de Guadalajara Ballet Folclorico’s recent pe...
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue thei...
Starting Friday, August 1, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will begin selling seas...
Opera
Margaret Stricklett and Janeene Williams perform duets from nine famous ope...
If you missed the Universidad de Guadalajara Ballet Folclorico’s recent performances at the Degollado Theater you’ll have another opportunity to see this acclaimed troupe in action this September.
An exciting new multimedia spectacle debuting in Guadalajara this weekend is billed as an “artistic and sensorial experience” that reinterprets the origins of Mexico from a contemporary perspective.
Starting Friday, August 1, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will begin selling season tickets for its 61st season, featuring an exciting lineup of award-winning productions.
Ajijic’s cobblestone streets will soon be echoing with the sound of violins, violas and cellos, as the Festival del Lago returns for its ninth season. With more than 70 students enrolled, this year marks the largest and most internationally diverse edition of the festival to date.
Opera
Margaret Stricklett and Janeene Williams perform duets from nine famous operas Sunday, August 3, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican. Tickets, 350 pesos, from operadellagosings@gmail.com or purchased at the door.
Bare Stage Theatre
Don’t miss “Death of a Salesman,” Arthur Miller’s award-winning masterpiece. Since its 1949 premiere, it has been revived on Broadway five times and adapted into ten film versions.
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.
A neighbor of mine is a member of Warmshowers, an international organization that connects long-distance cyclists with hosts who offer a free place to rest and clean up. The other day, he invited me to meet two young men from Cork, Ireland, who were biking from Vancouver, Canada, to Ushuaia, Argenti...
Some time ago, I stumbled upon a country road that might just be the most beautiful drive in the greater Guadalajara area. This 25-kilometer stretch north of the city connects Highways 23 and 54, offering stunning views of the Huaxtla Canyon. Along the way, it opens up a world of hiking, biking, pic...
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-crusted bolillos . It was an unseasonably squally January day-a brief drizzle, a slice of sun, then clouds and more chilling drizzle. On the muddy steps of the mercado municipal , I ran into Altagracia Mendez, dueña of my...
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.
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...
Gentrification—the process of renovating urban areas that leads to the displacement of the original population by newcomers with greater purchasing power—sparked a rowdy protest last week in Mexico City.
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 gard...
According the latest count, there are over 200 professional soccer leagues worldwide. And that’s just the men’s game. When you add all the women’s leagues, which continue to grow, you’re talking “the sun never sets on someone getting a kick in the head.”
Nothing better than being on a trip, tossing your possessions aside, kicking off your shoes, slowing the day’s rush and getting a professional rub-down. No, not the hotel. I’m talking about going through airline security.
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 t...
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 ab...
All Lakeside-area nonprofit groups are encouraged to submit information for an online survey of their activities, which will be distributed on Monday, August 4. Responses, one per organization, are requested within the following ten days.
Two expert speakers are lined up to lead the Understanding Mexico seminars, taking place over the next two weeks at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church under the auspices of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (LCUUF).
Open Circle
The next Open Circle meeting, with the theme “Building Bridges and Creating Collaborations with the Local Community,” will be held on Sunday, August 3, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Spreading Smiles
Johnny’s Lounge will host a drag night to benefit Smile Network International on Monday, July 28. The event features performances by Le Duet, Ineeda Richman, Villain Kush, and Mistress Bootie Callena, along with live music, dancing, and DJ Brian. Tickets are 500 pesos (includin...
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 slowing d...
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 Colin Carberry
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 even...
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.
Two long-standing U.S. restaurant chains, Outback Steakhouse and Applebee’s, have exited their prime spots in the Plaza Galerías mall in Zapopan.
Zapopan municipal authorities have announced plans to remodel the city’s main square, Plaza de las Américas, and its surrounding areas.
A weather tracking system was recently installed at the headquarters of Chapala's Civil Protection and Fire Department.
While three lakeshore municipalities have accepted agreements with the National Water Commission (Conagua) to collaborate in the vigilance, conservation, and maintenance of federal zones bordering Lake Chapala, the government of Chapala is holding off on signing the pact while its exact terms are un...
Here’s a statistic that may not come as a surprise to many: Motorcyclists are involved in one in three road accidents nationwide.
Have you ever wondered how Mexico’s indigenous peoples, particularly the ancient Mesoamerican cultures like the Maya and the Aztecs, played a ball game known as “Ōllamaliztli” (in Nahuatl), involving using their hips to strike a rubber ball? This game, which is also known by other ...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum led a ceremony on July 25 to mark the 700th anniversary of the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), acknowledging the Mexica (Aztec) legacy as the cornerstone of Mexico’s identity.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the recent U.S. restrictions on Mexican flights, imposed by the Trump administration, stating that there is no justification for the sanctions.
A couple—apparently of foreign origin—was spotted walking a young lioness on a leash through a residential area near the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk.
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.
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.
The most anticipated boxing match of 2025, between Guadalajara superstar Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and U.S. challenger Terence Crawford, now has a confirmed venue: Las Vegas, on Saturday, September 13.
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.
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
