The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
For the first time, Guadalajara will host the Latin America’s 50 Best Rest...
The Trump administration has delivered a stunning blow to the heart of Mexico&rs...
South Korean automaker Kia announced a US$650 million investment in its Pesquer&...
As part of routine activities carried out by Chapala government inspectors, a ve...
Mexico has begun phasing in a higher cruise passenger fee, with the “Non-R...
Allan Robert Macgregor Jr. died peacefully at home in west Ajijic on July 24. Hi...
Michoacán woke up to a wave of coordinated violence on the morning of Wed...
With primary elections wrapping up, this fall’s general midterm elections ...
The Charros de Jalisco came within one swing of extending their first-round Mexi...
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Guadalajara, the lakeside region ...
For anyone who has ever raised a glass of tequila in Guadalajara or at lakeside,...
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from ...
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...
This year’s rainy season has already toppled some 750 street trees that ha...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Help the sick
Zavala Stables is holding a gathering at their facilities at Alcese...
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...
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 ...
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, August 23, at 10 a.m., Rev. Carolyn Hansen will giv...
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...
Thanks to hotter and hotter summers all around the world, the recent Soccer Worl...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
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...
A sign hanging on the outside of the former Black Coffee site confirms what has ...
For most expats with limited language skills, a night at the theater in Spanish ...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Rezzonante Producciones presents the Guglielmo Santimone Quartet at the Ajijic H...
Live Music
SATURDAY
• Joey Valcamp and the Lakeside Cowboys team up with Blue...
For most expats with limited language skills, a night at the theater in Spanish can feel like a daunting prospect. The rapid-fire dialogue, cultural nuances and linguistic acrobatics of live performance don’t always translate easily for non-native ears. But that doesn’t mean the local th...
A new exhibition at the Museo de las Artes (MUSA) in Guadalajara offers visitors a rare glimpse into the sacred world of the Wixárika people through the intricate art of niérika — votive tables crafted with yarn and wax on wood.
Rezzonante Producciones presents the Guglielmo Santimone Quartet at the Ajijic Hotel Garden of Dreams, Saturday, September 12, 6 p.m., marking the Mexico (and Ajijic) debut of Italian pianist and composer Guglielmo Santimone. He is joined by Italian saxophonist Giovanni Cigui; Argentine-born, Mexico...
The BRAVO! Theatre has been chosen to represent Mexico in the international Short+Sweet festival. Their invitation recognized The BRAVO’s commitment to the short play format, based on its previous years of 10-minute play festivals.
Live Music
SATURDAY
• Joey Valcamp and the Lakeside Cowboys team up with BluesBird for the Lakeside Jamboree, billed as an evening of roots music, 5 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR). Tickets, 400 pesos presale and 450 pesos at the door, are available at bolet...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Old Souls Band plays Steak Brothers Ajijic, 6 p.m.
• Juanita performs at 4 p.m. at Brisket Bros in Pancha La Boba by the Ajijic Malecon.
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.
Thanks to hotter and hotter summers all around the world, the recent Soccer World Cup saw mandatory three-minute hydration breaks during games.
Some cities may need them, but in my opinion, Guadalajara does not.
In 2019, a group of ladies in the Jalisco country town of Etzatlán crocheted their way to world fame and set a Guinness record.
Recently, the city of Guadalajara asked them to celebrate the World Cup with new derivations of what Guinness referred to as a “crochet craft pavilion,”...
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.
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...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
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...
A sign hanging on the outside of the former Black Coffee site confirms what has been rumored for weeks. The building is being remodeled to become a lakeside branch of Starbucks.
¡Muy Pronto! Vivirás la experiencia Starbucks. (Coming Soon! You will live the Starbucks experience.)
I was about seven years old when I made my first trip to Mexico. It was a family trip to visit my grandparents in the little town of Montemorelos, Nuevo León, where they had settled after a couple of years living in Chapala. They left here because the altitude didn’t agree with grandad&...
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 ...
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, August 23, at 10 a.m., Rev. Carolyn Hansen will give the sermon, “The Two Prayers” from Luke 18:9–14.
Who belongs in the Kingdom of God? Jesus tells a story about two men praying in the temple. One has an impressive religious résumé...
Food Bank Lakeside publishes a monthly newsletter to keep the community informed and connected. The August 2026 edition is now available, and it’s filled with inspiring updates.
Help the sick
Zavala Stables is holding a gathering at their facilities at Alceseca Norte 80 in Ajijic on Saturday, August 22, from 2 p.m. to help local folks with medical expenses. Enjoy a visit with the horses while enjoying beer, soft drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs. More information at 333-48-0...
Bravo! Open House
The Bravo! Theatre hosts an open house on Saturday, August 15, at 4 p.m.
Learn about the new season’s productions, special events, and ways to get involved. Free admission and an open bar.
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.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Guadalajara, the lakeside region and most of Jalisco on the night of Thursday, August 27, with 93 percent of the moon entering Earth’s shadow. The phenomenon will be the most impressive lunar eclipse of the year for Jalisco viewers.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, our ways of expressing it in Spanish are often limited to one word: “gracias.” As we celebrate a holiday centered around giving thanks, it’s the perfect time to discover how our neighbors in Mexico expres...
Low-cost carrier Volaris will launch four new nonstop international routes from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in December.
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 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...
For the first time, Guadalajara will host the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony on December 1, 2026. Jalisco officials say the event confirms the state’s growing culinary stature and positions the region as a top gastronomic destination ahead of its “Year of Gastr...
Walk down any older street in a Guadalajara neighborhood, and you will invariably come across sidewalks buckled and broken, lifted by roots pushing through the concrete. It is not just an inconvenience but a hazard, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities and parents with strollers.
As part of routine activities carried out by Chapala government inspectors, a verification operation conducted at local commercial establishments on Thursday, August 13 led to the closure of two businesses, including the iconic Beer Garden restaurant located on the Chapala Malecón.
Chapala Mayor Alejandro Aguirre has reported that the first stage of the project to replace overhead electricity and telecommunications wiring with underground cables in central Ajijic is approximately 60 percent complete.
Michoacán woke up to a wave of coordinated violence on the morning of Wednesday, August 19.
Criminal organizations set up at least 24 road blockades across the state and set fire to private and commercial vehicles in several municipalities, including Zamora, Morelia, Zacapu and ...
The University of Guadalajara (UdeG) will roll out its “Presente” strategy gradually through a pilot program aimed at reducing cellphone use among its roughly 100,000 high school students.
The Trump administration has delivered a stunning blow to the heart of Mexico’s ruling party.
On August 13, Andrés “Andy” Manuel López Beltrán — the son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and a key political operator wit...
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, a retired general and former Sinaloa State Public Security Secretary, is reportedly negotiating with U.S. federal prosecutors in the explosive U.S. case against a sitting Mexican governor.
Mexico has begun phasing in a higher cruise passenger fee, with the “Non-Resident Duty” doubling from US$5 to US$10 as of August 1. Two more increases are scheduled: the fee will rise to U$15 in July 2027 and reach US$21 in August 2028, where it will remain through September 2030.
Jalisco Environment Secretary Paola Bauche Petersen has dismissed claims of crocodile overpopulation in Puerto Vallarta, stating that there are no more than 300 specimens in the entire area. Of these, only 40 are larger than two meters, indicating a low population density rather than a surplus, she ...
With primary elections wrapping up, this fall’s general midterm elections are fast approaching. Voters will elect U.S. House and Senate members, state governors and other officeholders.
Just two days after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, Mexico kickstarted one of its largest international emergency deployments in recent years.
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...
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.
Sharon St. John Mercik, 82, died peacefully in her home in Ajijic on the evening of July 24.
The Charros de Jalisco came within one swing of extending their first-round Mexican Baseball League playoff series against Sultanes de Monterrey. But in the end, a furious ninth-inning rally fell just short, and Jalisco fell 6-5 in Game 5 on August 14 at the Estadio Panamericano.
For the second year running, Chapala will host a local edition of the Mexican Red Cross sporting event called “Todo México Salvando Vidas 2026” (All of Mexico Saving Lives), a combined competitive foot race and walkathon scheduled for Sunday, September 6. The event promotes physic...
