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John Pint

John Pint
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The writer has lived near Guadalajara, Jalisco, for more than 30 years and is the author of A Guide to West Mexico's Guachimontones and Surrounding Area and co-author of Outdoors in Western Mexico. More of his writing can be found on his website.
El Nevado Park is open for business, as long as you have four-wheel drive.

Enjoy Mexico’s sixth-highest mountain — and live to tell the tale

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For 30 years, Rancho Río Caliente attracted clients who wanted to unplug.

Caroline Durston’s death ended an era in Jalisco’s Primavera Forest

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Luigi Medina rediscovered skateboarding in his 40s. He's now on a mission to popularize Mexico's skateboard parks.

Where to exercise when the pandemic has closed gyms? A skatepark!

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The strange beauty of this Michoacán cave hides dangerous bat guano droppings.

Some of Mexico’s caves harbor an invisible enemy: histoplasmosis

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A superior spot to view Lake Chapala is from the El Chante Glider Launch Point.

Lookout points provide Covid-safe picnicking with a gorgeous view

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Even with the water park constructed around it in later years, El Salto Cascade still retains much of its natural beauty.

Colima’s El Salto de Peña Colorada waterfall park rewards the intrepid

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It's not ideal for sunbathing, but Cuyutlán's beach hosts manta rays and turtles.

Black beaches and 2,000 turtles: just two of Cuyutlán’s many surprises

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Not far from urban Guadalajara lies pristine Huentitán Canyon.

Forgotten Guadalajara botanical garden boasts four climates and 500 species

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Mascota's history goes back well before the Spanish arrived in the Americas.

Beautiful Mascota, between Guadalajara and PV, awes and enraptures

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This mirador offers an excellent bird's-eye view of Huilotán Ecopark.

Western Mexico is an extraordinary place for camping. But is it...

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