Michoacan State is so diverse geographically and culturally it gives the impression of being ‘a country within a country.’ México’s 16th largest state boasts over 100 miles of tropical Pacific shoreline rising up to the temperate Sierra Madre Occidental central plateau and bordering on the states of … [Read more...]
Lake Patzcuaro & the Surrounding Area, Michoacan State, Mexico
December 5, 2011
I recently came across David Haun’s fabulous Lake Patzcuaro blog. If you’ve never been to Michoacan State, this blog is a good introduction, and if you have visited the region, Lake Patzcuaro has fascinating information about the Monarch Migration, Fiesta de los Muertos (Feast of theDead) and … [Read more...]
Events Calendar, Ajijic Chapala Area, Jalisco, Mexico
November 18, 2011
Up-to-Date News and Information for the Ajijic-Chapala Area! Click HERE to access the most comprehensive Events Calendar in the Ajijic-Chapala Area. The On-Line Calendar of Events has been running for 5 years and is directly linked to the GUADALAJARA REPORTER. Keep on top of the latest news and … [Read more...]
What is the Most Popular Thing to do in Puerto Vallarta?
July 9, 2011
Hit the Beach, of course!! So why not do it in style? And you needn’t be a model type to feel and look great, thanks to Curvas Peligrosas (Dangerous Curves), a fabulous beachwear shop with quality swimsuits from size 6 to 40, now in their fourth year here in Puerto Vallarta. Women of substance, … [Read more...]
Barra de Navidad
June 9, 2011
Barra de Navidad The idyllic little village of Barra, situated on a lovely little sandbar, is completely surrounded by beach. As a matter of fact, you can walk along the beach to the neighbouring village of Melaque. Barra is situated on the Costa Allegre (Happy Coast ) approximately 20 minutes … [Read more...]
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
June 2, 2011
Puerto Vallarta is ideally situated between the magical Bay of Banderas and the spectacular Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range. Vallarta is a world-class destination frequented by +2M Mexican nationals and international tourists annually and home to +200,000 locals and +50,000 ex-pats from … [Read more...]
Centro Cultural Art Centre, Vallarta
June 1, 2011
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – If you’re looking for a place in Vallarta to take art lessons look no further than the Centro Cultural centre – on the tiny picturesque Rio Cuale Island situated between Vallarta Old Town and the Romantic Zone. The centre offers music, sculpture, painting, dance and drama … [Read more...]
El Panteon de Belen, Guadalajara
May 26, 2011
When you’re in Guadalajara don’t miss a visit to the El Panteon de Belen behind the Civil Hospital – Guadalajara’s oldest cemetery. Why visit a cemetery? Death is a real part of Mexico's culture - the Fiesta de Los Muertos is a truly Mexican experience no one should miss out on! Mexico celebrates … [Read more...]
