The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Back to business as usual
Except for dozens of trees down and most of our roads getting impassably trashed, La Manzanilla came through Hurricane Jova relatively unscathed compared to other places on the Costalegre. Once power was restored and clean up was underway, the biggest discussion point became not how we weathered the storm, but when the Manzanillo airport would open.
While most of us slept through summer – or tried to, despite oppressive heat and frequent power outages – a handful of La Manzanillans were busy developing projects that can benefit our community for generations.
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.
Nao Santa Maria
The Barra de Navidad marina has been proudly hosting one of the most stunning sailboats townsfolk have ever seen up close.
Carnaval
Barra de Navidad celebrates Carnaval every year and it’s that time once again!
Aquatics School
Just beyond the swimming pools full of vacationers enjoying the tropical sun and the retired expats cooling off from the heat of the day at cocktail hour, you’ll find a modest, off-the-beaten-path pool with something to brag about – local swimming school Acuática Requeña.
