A river that in the 1800s used to host steamboats, El Río de la Pasión forms part of the border between the states of Jalisco and Michoacán.
Stories by John Pint
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Pioneering archaeologist made waves studying Mexico’s prehistory on foot
Mexican archaeologist Otto Schöndube, who passed away December 30, believed strongly in doing field work, unlike some of his colleagues.
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Loose dogs pose an unexpected threat to a reserve’s wildlife
Cameras set up in Jalisco’s Primavera Forest show that escaped or abandoned family dogs from nearby neighborhoods are a problem for wildlife.
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Beer in the Woods: a new approach to appreciation of craft beers
Guadalajara entrepreneurs design craft beers for restaurants, bars and hotels, tailored to their menus and to their clients.
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Enjoy Mexico’s sixth-highest mountain — and live to tell the tale
Not an experienced hiker? Well, you don’t need to conquer El Nevado de Colima’s peak to enjoy its scenery and maybe see a bit of rare snow.
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Caroline Durston’s death ended an era in Jalisco’s Primavera Forest
Caroline Durston’s death ended the story of Jalisco’s beloved Rancho Río Caliente, a spa that attracted visitors from around the world.
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Where to exercise when the pandemic has closed gyms? A skatepark!
Skateboarding, as Luis Medina discovered in his 40s, is for all ages and abilities. It offers not only germ-free exercise but also friendship.
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Some of Mexico’s caves harbor an invisible enemy: histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis, the illness that beset writer John Pint’s Mexican spelunking group 35 years ago, still threatens cavers in western Mexico.
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Lookout points provide Covid-safe picnicking with a gorgeous view
In these socially distanced times, Mexico’s miradors, or lookout points, offer open-air locales with only a few other visitors around.
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Colima’s El Salto de Peña Colorada waterfall park rewards the intrepid
With caving, swimming, and picnicking, El Salto de Peña Colorada’s tiny nature park is worth the extra time and effort it takes to find it.
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Black beaches and 2,000 turtles: just two of Cuyutlán’s many surprises
The town of Cuyutlán was greatly damaged in 2003 by an earthquake, but it’s a haven for nature lovers, with 2,000 turtle nests each year.
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Forgotten Guadalajara botanical garden boasts four climates and 500 species
The Jalisco Botanical Garden, a treasure trove for botany enthusiasts, who can view 500 species from around the world.
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Beautiful Mascota, between Guadalajara and PV, awes and enraptures
Mascota is a charming little town whose history goes back for countless centuries, long before the Spaniards arrived.
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Western Mexico is an extraordinary place for camping. But is it safe?
There are so many protected places to pitch your tent — parks, campgrounds and private property — that safety is not a problem.
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Lake Chapala’s Igloo Kokolo has come a long way
The waterless toilets are an especially clever invention at this eco-destination in Jalisco.
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The Mazati Project: the biggest private wildlife reserve in Mexico
Mazati has 2,750 hectares in Jalisco’s Sierra de Amula, of which 1,100 are a nature reserve where no building will be permitted.
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At Villa Fantasía, meet Pancho the croc and the Ocelot without a name
It used to be a zoo but is now dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild of hapless mammals, reptiles and birds.
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Los Morosos and Los Tramposos, or The Deadbeats and The Tricky Ones
Life in rural Mexico: it took an incorruptible presidente to deal with the Tricky Ones, but the Deadbeats were another matter.
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How to make distance learning successful: Guadalajara college leads the way
Covid-19 has forced schools to switch to remote learning. For many it may have been a challenge, but not for Guadalajara’s IMI College.
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El Jabalí is a new park deep inside Guadalajara’s Oblatos Canyon
The park is a welcome addition to the many outdoor attractions just minutes away from the city of Guadalajara.
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Animal rescue has been dealt a hard blow in Mexico but is bouncing back
Mexico used to have 11 rescue centers around the country and all of them had a marvelous reputation for their dedication and efficiency.
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8 places in western Mexico to escape a virus without running into a crowd
If you live in western Mexico and have been cooped up too long, here are a few options for getting away from it all without getting infected.
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Guadalajara’s Colimilla Canyon: Art Deco giants and a picturesque river
Two huge statues and several rustic hot pools are among the sights at this canyon on the Santiago River near Guadalajara.
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Santa Quiteria: Jalisco’s next tourism magnet or sad example of patrimonicide?
The little town of El Arenal, a mere 30 kilometers from Guadalajara, may have been at the hub of a great civilization.
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Guadalajara video game developers move into the big leagues
Lullaby of Life, an exploratory puzzle game created by the studio 1 Simple Game, has been accepted on the platform Apple Arcade.
