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Mariachi Day celebrates Mexico’s musical identity worldwide

Two free mariachi nights are coming to Lake Chapala

Chapala and Ajijic will host free mariachi festival concerts as Jalisco spreads the 2026 encounter across public venues statewide.

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Two free mariachi nights are coming to Lake Chapala Chapala and Ajijic will host free mariachi festival concerts as Jalisco spreads the 2026 encounter across public venues statewide.

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Chapala Opens New U.S. Visa Help Desk for Families

Chapala Opens New U.S. Visa Help Desk for Families

Chapala has opened a migrant assistance desk for U.S. visa guidance, family reunification cases, and...

Chapala and Ajijic Events Bring a Busy Lake Weekend

Chapala and Ajijic Events Bring a Busy Lake Weekend

Chapala and Ajijic head into a busy lakeside stretch with VinArt, Summer Sound Festival, boat...

Ajijic Mothers Take On Rodeo Games and Win Big Prizes

Ajijic Mothers Take On Rodeo Games and Win Big Prizes

Ajijic marked Mother’s Day with traditional contests, community games and prizes at the Lienzo Charro,...

Lake Chapala Slips as Heat Tests Its Water Recovery

Lake Chapala Slips as Heat Tests Its Water Recovery

Lake Chapala remains near two-thirds capacity after a dry-season drop, leaving residents watching heat, supply...

Ajijic Horse Operator Fights to Recover Seized Animals

Ajijic Horse Operator Fights to Recover Seized Animals

A La Floresta horse-tour operator wants six seized horses returned as Jalisco authorities investigate alleged...

Lake Chapala Seeks Global Heritage Status for 2027

Lake Chapala Seeks Global Heritage Status for 2027

ITESO’s LABTER seminar will examine Lake Chapala’s heritage as academics seek World Monuments Watch 2027...

Chapala asks foreign residents to learn local rules and some Spanish

Chapala asks foreign residents to learn local rules and some Spanish

A Chapala official urged foreign residents to follow traffic and pet rules and learn basic...

Ajijic Horse Neglect Case Leads to Six Animals Seized

Ajijic Horse Neglect Case Leads to Six Animals Seized

Six horses were seized in Ajijic after authorities found signs of neglect, illness and injuries...

Chapala Lakefront Dance Festival Draws Huge Crowd

Chapala Lakefront Dance Festival Draws Huge Crowd

More than 2,000 folkloric dancers filled Chapala’s lakefront, turning a Jalisco festival into a major...

Lake Chapala and Ajijic Week in Review: What Residents Need to Know

Ajijic and Lake Chapala saw movement on cable work, transit, tourism, lake levels, sports, health...

Chapala Highway Expansion Set to Start in September

Chapala Highway Expansion Set to Start in September

Jalisco plans to widen the airport-to-Ixtlahuacán stretch of the Chapala highway in September with a...

Foreign Residents Say Mexico Feels Safer Than Home

A new expat safety survey finds foreign residents in Mexico feel safer in their communities...

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Chapala studies public bikes for lakeside mobility

Chapala is studying public and electric bicycles, alternate routes and other transport options after fare...

Tadeo Rayo puts Chapala on the map with Jalisco gold

Tadeo Rayo puts Chapala on the map with Jalisco gold

Chapala cyclist Tadeo Rayo won team pursuit gold for Jalisco at the Olimpiada Nacional 2026,...

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Chapala fare hike triggers backlash over poor service

A new bus fare increase in Chapala has sparked protests, as riders say service remains...

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