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A guide to Yelapa, Jalisco

A guide to Yelapa, Jalisco: Mexico’s hidden boho beach escape

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Waterfall hikes, unspoilt beaches and ice cold micheladas — here's how to get the most out of a slice of Jalisco paradise.
Two men boxing in a white boxing ring. One is wearing red gloves and the other blue. Both gloves have the Paris Olympics logo on them. The boxer in blue is Marco Verde of Mexico and the one in red is Lewis Richardson of the U.K.

Mexican Olympic boxer Marco Verde goes pro

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The 22-year-old native of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, will make his professional debut against an as-yet-unnamed opponent.
What's on in Puerto Vallarta February

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in February?

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Charity fundraisers, pet-centered parties and a world famous carnival — it's all going on in the Bay of Banderas this month.
Puerto Vallarta rodeo

How to experience charro culture in Puerto Vallarta

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The Charrería World Championships are arriving in the Bay of Banderas, bringing color, tradition and cowboys to the coastal city.
Hundreds of protesters in white can be seen gathered around a banner reading "Culiacán está en luto"

Thousands protest insecurity after the killing of two young brothers in Culiacán, Sinaloa

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After months of frustration and uncertainty, the deaths of Gael, age 12, and Alexander, 9, brought the city to a boiling point.
An endangered Vallarta mud turtle next to a Mexican 10-peso coin

55 endangered Vallarta mud turtles stolen from Jalisco laboratory

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Authorities have alerted customs officials to be on the lookout for tiny terrapins leaving the country.
In the first three weeks of 2025, Mexico's navy has confiscated 8.4 tonnes of methamphetamines and 68 tonnes of chemical substances from 10 narco-labs.

Navy seizes 2 narco-labs in Culiacán, Sinaloa

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The newspaper La Jornada estimated that the bust cost drug cartels more than US $4 million.
A plate of ceviche

State By Plate: the sometimes dry but always delicious cuisine of Colima

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Heaped plates of pozole seco and an agave distillate all of its own means Colima has plenty to offer the traveling gourmand.
After the passage of the storm Lidia through Jalisco and Nayarit, only one person was reported dead and material damage to houses and roads. In Puerto Vallarta there were only fallen trees and superficial damage to buildings. In the morning people began to remove the debris, there were no injuries. Tourist activity resumed early in the morning.

One perfect day in Puerto Vallarta — A guide for the quintessential 24-hour visit

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Malecón morning strolls, great food and an unbeatable atmosphere combine for the perfect day on the Pacific coast.
Destinations near Puerto Vallarta include deserted beaches.

North or south from Puerto Vallarta: which one is right for you?

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Will you choose a surfers paradise or camp beneath the stars on a deserted beach?
A humpback whale on a beach at night

Young humpback whale wrapped in fishing net washes ashore in Mazatlán

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In response to the incident, the mayor of Mazatlán said there needs to be more awareness of the dangers of dumping used fishing nets at sea.
Three tacos gobernador on a brown ceramic plate with limes in background

Tacos gobernador: The consumate Sinaloa taco

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Said to have been invented for the governor of Sinaloa at a Mazatlán restaurant in the 1980s, delicate shrimp and gooey cheese make tacos gobernador an umami delight.
A beach in Puerto Vallarta

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in January?

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Cacao treat sampling, drag shows and open Spanish classes are among the best experiences in PV to kick off your 2025 with a bang.