The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Chapala’s five-day run of Carnaval hoopla kicked off Thursday, February 16 with the Burial of Bad Humor send-off parade, coronation of Alejandro Mendoza “Cascarín” as Rey Feo, and Banda Caña Verde dance concert.
The brand new Ajijic Pueblo Mágico heart sculpture decorated by local artists Antonio López and the models representing Tlaquepaque and Tapalpa were vandalized barely three days after they were put on display around the Ajijic plaza on February 2.
Movimiento Ambiental Solidario (MAS) and the Chapala government teamed up to promote recycling and other pro-environment activities at the Fiesta de Ecologìa held on Sunday, February 5 at the Cristianía Park.
The western extension of Ajijic’s Calle Ocampo between Rio Bravo and Villa Lucerna is currently closed to through traffic while road improvements are under way.
Immer Rodríguez Macias is a perfect example of why the Lake Chapala Shrine Club (LCSC) is reviving its annual Ribfest as a fundraiser to support local children afflicted with physical disabilities.
Activities linked to the lakeside area’s 2023 celebration of Carnaval will be varied enough to appeal to hundreds of residents and visitors, but nothing quite compares to the Fiestas Taurinas, an activity held at local bullrings that is relished by local inhabitants.
The Northern Lights Music Festival is a classical music event that takes place annually in Ajijic.
La Cochera Cultural presents the First Ajijic Saxophone Festival 2023, Friday, February 24 to Saturday, February 26, allowing artists and the Lakeside public the opportunity to delve into the wonderful world of this instrument.
Constant traffic snarls along the Chapala-Jocotepec highway cause a lot of frustration for local motorists, but few demonstrate as much desperation as the crazed driver spotted early this week attempting to bypass the backup near the Libramiento intersection by racing ahead on the Ciclopista bicycle track.
