Debate over public space at Ajijic pier
Restaurant furniture sparks controversy
Restaurant furniture appears daily at Ajijic’s pier, stirring debate over public space. The presence of…More
Author: Sofia Medeles
Sofia Medeles
Born in Ajijic, she moved to Guadalajara and enrolled in the Fashion Design program at UdeG. Four years later, she returned to her hometown and worked for Semanario Laguna as a reporter and photographer. Her investigative stories on the invasion of Federal property have been front page news.
Debate over public space at Ajijic pier
The bearers of the Virgin, a devotion that walks
A tradition that grows each year in Ajijic
During the processions honoring the Virgin of the Rosary, Ajijic always features bearers—men and women…More
Request made to keep St. Jude altar clear in Ajijic
Stalls obstruct offerings and votive candles
The organizing committee for the San Judas Thaddeus celebrations in Ajijic issued a respectful appeal…More
Axixic Vive Festival to hold its first Canoe Parade
Queen and princesses to honor Lake Chapala
For the first time, Ajijic’s Day of the Dead festivities will include a parade of…More
CIFF seeks projects and volunteers for this year’s event
Third annual festival scheduled for early December
The Chapala Indie Film Festival (CIFF) has opened its Call For Entries for its third…More
Organizing committee announces Ajijic Day of the Dead Celebration events
The program for the fourth year Axixic Vive Day of the Dead Festival was unveiled…More
Ajijic elementary school demolished to make way for new construction
Work expected to take between eight months and a year
The demolition of the Saúl Rodiles Piña elementary school, on Calle Hidalgo in Ajijic began…More
Attendance way up at Ajijic Celebration of Saint Michael
Young people flock to traditional festivities
More people than ever joined the San Miguel neighborhood of Ajijic as it celebrated its…More
Chapala to reverberate with mariachi performances, free workshops
Festival to honor Mexican musical genre
From Oct. 19 to 26, the municipality of Chapala will be filled with tradition nd…More
CUOP hosts Day of the Dead festival
Free event features music and dance
The Octavio Paz University Campus (CUOP) will celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)…More