Christmas in the town of Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos

The Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos Square is adorned with colored lights, creating a spectacular view of its Christmas nativity scene!Nativity scenes, known as the 'nacimiento', are very popular in Mexico. They are often very large, with the figures being life size! The figures are often made of clay and are traditionally passed down through families. As well as the normal figures of the Mary, Joseph,...

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Cycle Path at Lake Chapala

Margarita Avila will share us information about the bike line in the Lake Chapala Area. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tU94bcrTm0E For more information: Margarita Avila Cell. 331 268 3927 Email:...

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Ajijic Society of the Arts

THE AJIJIC SOCIETY OF THE ARTS (ASA) is a membership organization for artists working in all media in the Lake Chapala area of Jalisco, Mexico. Established in 1986, this Society encourages artists of all levels to develop their talents, and provides and promotes events to showcase their...

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Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons). Enjoy this video of Day of the Dead in Lake Chapala! https://www.youtube.com/embed/_HLwJf_cO48 A Uniquely Mexican Holiday By Herbert W. Piekow Many people think of Día de...

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La Catrina

La Catrina has become an icon of the Mexican Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Dressing as a "Catrina" is a popular costume in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. Catrinas typically feature "sugar skull" make-up. La Calavera Catrina or Catrina Calavera Garbancera is a 1910–1913 zinc etching by the Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. She is...

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