Jalisco’s emission control fee surprises drivers
Questions on what it really is
Jalisco motorists asking about a purported new 500 peso (28 USD) “advance fee” for emission…More
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Jalisco’s emission control fee surprises drivers
American citizen detained in Chapala after multiple arrests
In Mexico without immigration documents
The Chapala City Council turned over a 39-year-old American citizen, identified as James Mitchell Wegryn,…More
Artists of Lake Chapala create art and community
Next show Jan. 17, 2026
Founded in 2025, Artists of Lake Chapala (ALC) is a growing community of more than…More
Music Sin Fronteras. 1.11.26
Bob Weir. We Bid You Goodnight, but not goodbye
Bob Weir passed away January 10, 2026, at the age of 78, succumbing to underlying…More
Lake Chapala starts 2026 with high water as tourism rebounds
Lake’s 2025 peak was 77.55% of capacity
Lake Chapala continues to consolidate its position as one of Jalisco’s main tourist attractions at…More
First Measles Case Confirmed in Ajijic; Vaccination Campaign Announced
Health Center is urging children and adults to complete their vaccination
Health authorities confirmed the first case of measles on January 10 in the town of…More
Niños Incapacitados benefit celebrates Beatles’ rooftop concert
Music at El Bar Co. Jan. 26, 27
Commemorating 57 years since the Beatles’ historic final “rooftop” concert on London’s Savile Row, the…More
Lost child located in Chapala thanks to Panic Button
Virtual fence implemented using surveillance cameras
The immediate activation of search protocols and the use of video surveillance technology helped members…More
More than 1.5 million tourists visited Jalisco during December holidays
Puerto Vallarta led hotel occupancy with 87%.
The state of Jalisco concluded the holiday season with record-breaking tourism results, registering an economic…More
Zapopan museum opens exhibit honoring freedom of expression
Free entry for "Illustrated Voices" at JAPI
The Jalisco Interactive Walk Museum (JAPI) in Zapopan presents the exhibition “Illustrated Voices: Strokes for…More