The eccentric Guadalajara artist and Renaissance man taught Diego Rivera, possibly painted Mexico’s first modern mural and invented his own color.
Stories by John Pint
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The mystery of Piedras Bola — how did these giant rocks form?
A geologist appears to have disproved long-held theories about how Mother Nature created these giant smooth, round balls of stone in Jalisco.
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Jalisco water park offers delightfully warm swimming fed by geysers
The Soledad River’s geysers and boiling springs supply natural mineral water to pools at a rustic resort just outside Guadalajara.
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In Mexico, hiking isn’t just climbing — it’s senderismo
In English, the word “hiking” is practical. This much richer Spanish word also conveys the joy and mystique of being in the great outdoors.
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Painting while dangling from a rope? Just another day at work for this cave artist
Victor Cruz, known online as “The Cave Painter,” hangs in the air with the greatest of ease as he paints little-seen images of Mexico’s caves.
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In this Jalisco town, families turn local clay into works of art
San Juan Evangelista’s ceramic works, including figurines, furniture and more, start with ‘virgin clay’ that is collected by hand nearby.
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She’s walked 16,526 kilometers and is still going strong
Zelzin Aketzalli is the only Mexican to ever win the Triple Crown of Hiking Award, which requires completely hiking three ultra-long trails.
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You’ve probably seen their survey, but just who is InterNations?
John Pint meets Guadalajara members of this organization for expats around the world and learns more about its annual Expat Insider survey.
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At this Jalisco campsite, jaguars are your neighbors
At the Potrero de Mulas ecocenter, you can not only camp, climb, hike and zip line but also visit big cats rescued by the government.
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Believe it or not, residents of Mixtlán put the fun into fungi
Full of passionate gatherers of wild mushrooms, this Jalisco town also puts on an interactive, educational festival every summer.
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San Miguel de Allende: known for art, culture, history and … hiking?
Travel + Leisure magazine touts this historic Guanajuato town as a creativity hub, but minutes away, you’ll also find lovely nature hikes.
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Traditional temazcal lodges promise to heal both bodies and minds
In a windowless room thick with steam, participants confront illness, family strife and their dreams with a pre-Hispanic purifying technique.
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Ridding Mexico’s islands of invasive species has allowed the birds to come back
Invasive species have killed off the vast colonies of birds that once nested on Mexico’s islands, but one nonprofit is fighting back.
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Sriracha in short supply as drought decimates northern Mexican chiles
The red jalapeño peppers used in the famous hot sauce recipe are grown in areas experiencing water shortage levels not seen in 1,200 years.
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In a tiny Jalisco village, an enormous pre-Hispanic palace is slowly uncovered
As excavations continue in Oconahua, indigenous residents here are learning about the links between an ancient culture and their own.
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Guadalajara considering a plan to bring drinkable tap water to all homes
Local hydraulics expert Raúl Mejorada says his proposal will not only help the city finance the project but even make it turn a profit.
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A taste of hang gliding at ‘the best bleeping place to fly in Mexico’
At Jalisco’s Kordich Air Sports, you experience the sublime joy of bird-like flight without climbing a cliff, thanks to NASA-inspired tech.
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Trails and gourmet food await mountain bikers in this Guadalajara forest
At Bosque la Primavera, a gorgeous 30,000-hectare preserve, you’ll find biking paths, cheap parking, restaurants and even a bike mechanic.
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How tiny Talpa, Jalisco, became a Mecca in western Mexico
This Magical Town’s holy Virgin statue brings the faithful each year for miracles. Others come simply to enjoy the pueblo’s natural wonders.
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Nayarit’s Ceboruco volcano’s seven craters offer endless hiking options
You’ll encounter walls of black lava, awe-inspiring crystals and fumaroles as you traverse this unforgettable massive mountain.
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How Guadalajara lost and found a huge stone bridge built by women
For nearly a century, the city’s legendary Puente de Damas bridge was under residents’ feet the entire time. John Pint explains how.
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Unique Nayarit beachfront hotel’s mission: eradicate a town’s poverty
The Mar de Jade offers guests yoga, organic food and meditation classes. It offers the surrounding community a path out of impoverishment.
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Jalisco’s ‘Crocodile Hunter’ keeps crocs and humans safe from each other
When these reptiles get too close to humans at Lake Chapala, biologist and croc-human relations expert Paulino Ponce gets the call.
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Go for an ultralight flight and experience unbounded freedom!
Even 10 minutes spent surfing the air in this tiny three-wheeled aircraft is an unforgettably relaxing, sublime experience.
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Jalisco beach town levels the playing field for vacationers of all abilities
This inclusive town and beach has Braille signs, amphibious wheelchairs and more technology for visitors with disabilities to feel welcome.
