The Jalisco Tourism Secretariat, headed by Michelle Fridman, conducted a working tour of the municipality of Chapala with the aim of strengthening the tourism promotion of the region. During the visit, representative spaces such as the Main Plaza, the Cultural Center and the Ajijic Boardwalk were visited. Within the framework of these activities, Fridman met […]
Profepa closes Camino Real del Tigre park in Jalisco; it did not prove the legal origin of its animals
This Monday, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) reported on the temporary closure of the Camino Real Del Tigre park located in Mazamitla, Jalisco, for not presenting documents proving the legal origin of some wildlife specimens it houses, nor having a management plan for various species. Likewise, the agency ordered the precautionary seizure of […]
Ajijic, the foreign paradise nestled on the shores of Lake Chapala
In the state of Jalisco there is a peculiar place that is called by many as the paradise of foreigners, particularly of people from Canada and the United States, who mostly live there. The town is called Ajijic, a place that is located in the municipality of Chapala, which has approximately 11,439 inhabitants, of which […]
Experience the new edition of the Coffee, Chocolate and Wine Festival in Ajijic
The best of three worlds come together in one event. This January 18 and 19, 2025, you have a date at Lake Chapala to enjoy the Coffee, Chocolate and Wine Festival in Ajijic. Don’t miss it! With the idea of promoting local consumption, more than 30 producers from different regions of the country (Querétaro, Guanajuato, […]
Alaska Airlines launches season flights to Guadalajara, Mexico from Fresno
Fresno, CA – In a move that’s sure to delight travelers, Alaska Airlines has kicked off its seasonal non-stop service from Fresno to Guadalajara, Mexico. This new route is set to cater to the surge in demand during the winter months and marks an exciting development for international air travel out of Fresno Yosemite International […]
Protests in Puerto Vallarta against new taxes on cruise passengers
This Tuesday, tourism service providers, businessmen, merchants and transporters demonstrated against the new federal tax against cruise ships. Around a hundred people demonstrated outside the National Port System Administration (ASIPONA of Puerto Vallarta) against the new tax of 42 dollars per passenger that is intended to be charged to tourists starting in January 2025. Councilwoman […]
National Tequila Fair 2024: When and how to see La Arrolladora Banda El Limón?
The 2024 National Tequila Fair is one of the most anticipated events in Jalisco. This celebration not only stands out for the international recognition of tequila as a symbol of Mexico, but also for its top-notch artistic lineup. This year, one of the most appreciated moments by the public will be the presentation of La […]
Chapala and Ajijic, preferred retirement destinations for Americans
Although there is no official record, it is estimated that more than two million Americans live permanently in Mexico, of which between eight and ten thousand are in Chapala and Ajijic, which demonstrates the close relationship between both nations, explained the vice consul of the United States in Guadalajara, Deborah Vélez, in the framework of […]
These are the coldest places in Jalisco in winter
Do you like winter weather? If the answer is “yes,” you should know that Jalisco is one of the states with the most pleasant climate in Mexico, since it does not usually record high temperatures as they do in the southeast or the north during spring and summer, but neither do they drop extremely as […]
Construction of the new building of the Red Cross in Chapala is halted due to lack of resources
Due to lack of resources, the construction of the new building that will house the Chapala Red Cross has been on hold for a month and a half; it will continue indefinitely, reported the president of the Local Council of the Mexican Red Cross in Chapala, Yolanda Martínez Llamas. “We only work when we have […]