Author: Paco Ojeda

AMLO avoids a question about the Federación Bridge. The landing strip in Tomatlán is ready. El Salado is open for visits. Another curious example of Mexico’s church/state separation. PLUS: What is a conchatrina?

Where did all that rain come from? The nice folk in El Cerro are still struggling with water shortage. Official whale-watching guidelines are published for the season. PLUS: A curious problem returns to Zapopan during the Fiestas de Octubre.

Mayor Michel delivers second stretch of Las Palmas Ave. Now there are two tropical storms coming. Mexicana begins ticket sales. An update on vehicle verification sanctions. We revisit the 1968 Tlaltelolco Massacre, one of contemporary Mexico’s most sordid historical events. PLUS: The amazing corn-based dining experience at Oculto.

Another tropical storm is brewing. Shows are back at The Palm. A sculpture expo is coming to Los Mangos. An account of an extraordinary dinner at Oculto. PLUS: What is Tajín and how can you get in trouble with it?

The weekend is here! A stretch of highway in Mismaloya opens to the public. A music festival and an LGBTQ+ race are announced. PLUS: A viewer sent me the most precious question.

City offices are closed today—I tell you why. We have more details about the upcoming solar eclipse’s local visibility. Is there a musician shortage in Puerto Vallarta? Pitillal Patron Saint Celebration ends this weekend. PLUS: A church service for all God’s creatures.