Carnival King chosen on threshold of Chapala festivities
Christian Gianlugi Mendoza Villagrán has been elected as Rey de la Alegría to rule as the happy sovereign of Carnaval Chapala 2026.
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Christian Gianlugi Mendoza Villagrán has been elected as Rey de la Alegría to rule as the happy sovereign of Carnaval Chapala 2026.
Cruz Roja Chapala recently pocketed proceeds from the annual golf tournament benefit held last November.
The Chapala government this week kicked off the development of an alternative route to relieve persistent traffic congestion through the center of Ajijic.
A new study and appreciation group dedicated to the textile traditions of Mexico is forming locally.
A recent rash of vehicle thefts has raised concerns that the Chapala area is being targeted by organized auto thieves.
The normal flow of traffic in downtown Chapala will be interrupted for several hours on the morning of Sunday, February 8.
A new museum showcasing Mexican folk art is scheduled to open in Ajijic in early March, offering visitors a wide-ranging collection of traditional handicrafts.
The Jalisco Amphibious Police Squadron, working in coordination with the Chapala police department and the Civil Protection Unit, rescued 11 young people who became stranded last weekend on Lake Chapala near Isla de los Alacranes.
Lakeside rambunctious Carnaval (Mardi Gras) season is just around the corner as Chapala warms up for its most popular annual celebration and Ajijic gears up for its own traditional festivities.