Author: Paco Ojeda

Close to 200,000 tourists arrive in Puerto Vallarta. Are Mexican workers the most stressed in the world? Opportunists attempt to charge for beach access. The Via Crucis returns to Pitillal. PLUS, a love letter to Brent Barrett and Mark Harman’s final performance.

Los Muertos Beach is bursting with tourists. Workers continue with finishing touches at Insurgentes Bridge. Did you think about camping at local beaches? Think again. PLUS, several other Semana Santa-related headlines as expected.

Semana Santa weekend begins today. Hotels expect 95% occupancy. The Cuale Municipal Market has high hopes for this weekend and next week. A total eclipse of the sun is coming. PLUS, we take a look at the Semana Santa and Pascua Mexican national tourist stereotypes nobody wants to discuss in the open.

Semana Santa is happening! Drinking checkpoints increase. No one has money for the Federación Bridge. But fear not, our beaches are fit for swimming. So they say. PLUS, it’s Walking Wednesday and we went looking for the source of those awesome mandala painted bottles for a Walk Around!

Covid-19 vaccination continues at local IMSS. More dead fish appear on the beach. Jalisco unveils new aid packages for ‘pueblos mágicos.’ Mayor Michel’s popularity dwindles. PLUS, a shoutout to three singing ladies.

Prime suspect in former governor Aristóteles Sandoval murder is aprehended. What a nice new bridge, next to the caca water! Don’t pack your bags for the Maria Islands just yet. PLUS, our interview with Broadway heavyweights Mark Hartman and Brent Barrett is today!