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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 disputes exposed lakeside mobility strains.

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Chapala Rental Squeeze Deepens Across Lakeside Market

Chapala Rental Squeeze Deepens Across Lakeside Market

New data places Chapala among Jalisco’s priciest rental markets, with Ajijic standing out as affordability...

Chapala builds closer ties with U.S. consulate

Chapala builds closer ties with U.S. consulate

A meeting between Chapala’s mayor and the U.S. consul general points to closer cooperation in...

Conagua targets illegal builds along Lake Chapala shore

February 26, 2026

Lake Chapala shoreline construction face tighter scrutiny

Conagua and Jalisco municipalities will jointly inspect federal shoreline zones at Lake Chapala, boosting checks...

February 23, 2026

Ajijic neighbors support “Berry Man” after truck burned in blockade

Ajijic neighbors began a support drive after a vendor lost truck and goods during Jalisco...

Chapala highway lanes

November 7, 2025

Chapala highway lanes to open November 20 say officials

Jalisco’s governor vows to open eight Chapala highway lanes on November 20, easing the airport...

From Oct 26 to Nov 2, Chapala Día de Muertos returns with Pátzcuaro as guest city, promising altars, catrinas and lakefront color as Lake Chapala rebounds.

October 23, 2025

Chapala Día de Muertos welcomes Pátzcuaro as guest city

From Oct 26 to Nov 2, Chapala Día de Muertos returns with Pátzcuaro as guest...

Chapala urban and sports spaces

August 15, 2025

Chapala urban and sports spaces plan moves forward

Chapala urban and sports spaces get a major lift as City Hall steers investment into...

Todo México Salvando Vidas Chapala set for September 7

August 13, 2025

Todo México Salvando Vidas Chapala set for September 7

Todo México Salvando Vidas Chapala takes place September 7 at the Malecón with 3K walk...

Ajijic Fiestas Patrias Queen

August 13, 2025

Ajijic Fiestas Patrias Queen candidates presented

Ajijic Fiestas Patrias Queen candidates were introduced in a packed plaza as the town opened...

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Wixárika communities renew Xiriki at sacred site on Isla de los Alacranes, Chapala

Wixárika communities held a renewal ceremony for the Xiriki at Xapawiyemeta on Isla de los...

Lake Chapala water security

President Sheinbaum denies Chapala water loss from Solís aqueduct

President Sheinbaum says the Solís-to-León aqueduct won’t drain Lake Chapala and frames it as shared...

Lake Chapala water security

Chapala’s Future at Stake as Governor Urges Reconsideration of Water Transfer

Governor Lemus warns that the proposed Solís-to-León aqueduct could endanger Lake Chapala’s recovery

Human trafficking hotspots emerge in Jalisco tourist centers

human trafficking, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, child exploitation, forced labor Three top...

Chapala mobilizes Tourist Police ahead of Virgin of Zapopan Chapala visit

Chapala strengthens security and tourist support with a 20-officer unit as the Virgin of Zapopan...

UdeG Chapala campus launches committee to safeguard Chapala cultural heritage

The University of Guadalajara’s Chapala campus formed a multidisciplinary committee on June 25, 2025, to...

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