Lake Chapala region resource page: Ajijic, Chapala, Jocotepec

The Lake Chapala region of Jalisco, Mexico, with its wonderful climate and large base of ex-patriate residents, has become a very desirable place for retirees, those wanting to escape aspects of "Home" (such as the winter weather), and those who desire to live and work in Mexico. read more

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Beans: Frijoles by Karen Hursh Graber

Ingredients: 1 Kilo (2.2 lbs) black or pinto beans 1 Large onion 1 Head of garlic - whole, unpeeled 5 Tbs of salt or to taste How to Prepare: Place 2 litres of water on to boil. Clean, s... read more

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Lake Chapala religious services

All Saints Lutheran Church Worship Service 10:30 a.m 4600 Avenida Tepeyac, Guad. Tel. (013)121-67-41 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Services in English and Spanish ,10 am. Riberas del P... read more

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Dale Hoyt Palfrey - bilingual guide and translator by Dale Hoyt Palfrey

dale hoyt palfrey en Español NEW TO MEXICO? Get off on the right foot! Let an experienced bilingual professional be your guide. I'm well qualified t... read more

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Servicios en comunication by Dale Hoyt Palfrey

dale hoyt palfrey in English servicios en comunicacion SI UD. TIENE CLIENTES DE HABLA INGLESA... SI SU EMPRESA QUIERE DEJAR HUELLA EN EL MERCADO INTERN... read more

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Anyone for bridge? by William Farrar

"But I haven't played bridge since college." "The last time I played bridge, Ely Culbertson was the authority." "I've just been too busy earning a living to find time for Bridge." Sound familiar? We... read more

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North to Nogales from Puerto Vallarta (and back) by Paul Carrigan Jr.

Two years ago, I would've been leery about driving out of Mexico alone. Well, "everyone says" that the drive to Nogales (from Puerto Vallarta) is a drag: long, flat, boring, and nothing to see - somet... read more

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Tapalpa: Land of colors by Wendy Devlin

Tapalpa is an alpine town south of Guadalajara. Surrounded by forests, lakes and streams, Tapalpa beckons visitors to its restful landscape. One winter weekend, as my van snakes up the Sierras, I stare... read more

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Walking the walk, talking the talk - Fiesta de Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta by Wendy Devlin

Felipe Avila handed me his burning candle, converting me from spectator to pilgrim in the Fiesta de Guadalupe! My arrival in Puerto Vallarta coincided with the beginning of the weeklong Fiesta de Guad... read more

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Walking the walk, talking the talk - ¿Mucho macho, eh? by Wendy Devlin

“Watch out, Mom!” yelled Rose as the metal hulk of a city bus bore down upon the busy street corner. Hopping instantly back onto the curb, I choked on gasoline fumes while litter swirled in the bus... read more

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Walking the walk, talking the talk - "lost and found" in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by Wendy Devlin

After a month riding long and short distance buses, the unthinkable happened! Reaching for the travelers checks hidden in my security belt, to pay for the hotel in Puerto Vallarta, I discovered them mi... read more

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Walking the walk, talking the talk - letting go in Mexico by Wendy Devlin

Josh, fourteen, and Rose, twelve, were keen to discover Mexico in their own way in San Patricio/ Melaque. As they were six and eight when last they frolicked in the waves, they now felt mature and open... read more

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Mexican espectaculos, or rodeo-type shows, a mini-series. the introduction. by Wendy Devlin

Series Index How well can a person understand a culture not their own? Can experiences be understood without full command of the Spanish language; a language in which civility is interwoven l... read more

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Mexican equipales, seated through the ages Zacoalco de Torres by Wendy Devlin

Moctezuma ordered his special chair. Pedro Páramo, in Juan Rulfo's award winning novel sat upon one. Both men enjoyed equipales, the rustic leather furniture found everywhere in Mexico. Equipale... read more

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To the charreada with stars in her eyes by Wendy Devlin

"There is a sensitive filament in our beings, which responds to Mexican music…. To the sight of a horse well ridden, to the spectacle of a bull skillfully lassoed…. All of us, a... read more

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Discover the magic of papelmalecho in Tapalpa by Wendy Devlin

"Mexico has colorful folk art traditions," says the diminutive woman in white, pointing to a series of papier mache creations. "Ours are always amiable or nice, like a pleasant dream." Patricia ... read more

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Cantinflas, the castillo and ponche in the plaza by Wendy Devlin

Introduction to the Series Part 1 - Part 2 Part 3 As the evening mass ended, the huge colonial doors of Santa Maria Magdalena swung open. People swarmed down the church sta... read more

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Charreada in Guadalajara by Wendy Devlin

Introduction to the Series Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 In rural Canada, I live close to the land and to a farming lifestyle that was once traditional. Therefore, when I’m in Mexico th... read more

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Budget hotels in Puerto Vallarta by Paula Cunningham

“7-Night Puerto Vallarta Vacation – roundtrip airfare and hotel - $275 per person”. You won’t see this rate advertised in your Sunday paper, but this is exactly what my husband and I paid last... read more

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Masks and feather head dresses: Mexicans celebrate danzas by Cat Gonzales

Mexicans love to wear masks, to dance and make music in a blazing display of fireworks, feasting and shooting off pistols. Appearances are deceptive; even the poorest pueblo collects money to celebrate... read more

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Guadalajara links by Ron Mader

GUADALAJARA Local websites reveal that Guadalajara is a lot more than just tequila and mariachis. Guadalajara has always been a popular destination thanks to its lively music, beau... read more

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Historic hacienda inns: hidden gems of Jalisco by Mary Piotrowski

These amazing, restored historical mansions dating as far back as 1622 have been turned into luxurious hotels. I've lived in Jalisco, Mexico for more than 18 years, running a 300 acre ranch. I thought... read more

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The mystical and magical pleasures of Puerto Vallarta by Brent & Jane Cassie

The ship's embracing water is as still as the prevailing silence while I watch the sun rise from behind the Sierra Madre Mountains. Its glorious rays begin to rebound off red-tiled roofs of hillside bu... read more

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Tequila, more than just a margarita by Marvin H. Perton

Just about an hour from Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, there's a little town (population 17,740) with a big reputation: Tequila. Meaning "the rock that cuts" in the Nahuatl language, Tequila is... read more

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Idle ramblings of a homesick girl by Brenda Retzlaff

After multiple trips to Puerto Vallarta I think I am becoming Mexican. I look Mexican, so when I jump into a cab, I have to politely say "No hablo Español” when the driver rattles off a breat... read more

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