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Contests Opportunities
The government of GDL regularly offers contests to recognize local artists and creativity.
Mapping Violence
Fernanda Verduzco, a Communication Sciences student at ITESO has created a community map that helps to make violence visible and exposed in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (AMG) and to create a supportive community.
Guadalajara was selected by National Geographic as one of the 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025
Why Go Now: Revel in the sound of mariachi
The quintessentially Mexican music of mariachi, featuring costumed bands playing stringed instruments and trumpets, originated in Jalisco in the 19th century and has been added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience it firsthand in Guadalajara, Jalisco’s state capital, which hosts the International Mariachi and Charrería Festival for two weeks every August and September.
“We fill the city with celebration, folklore, and joy,” says Carlos Mateos, the festival’s general manager. Some 500 mariachi bands perform in the Teatro Degollado and public squares; there’s also parades, music workshops, and thrilling rodeo competitions of charrería, Mexico’s national sport.
The quintessentially Mexican music of mariachi, featuring costumed bands playing stringed instruments and trumpets, originated in Jalisco in the 19th century and has been added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience it firsthand in Guadalajara, Jalisco’s state capital, which hosts the International Mariachi and Charrería Festival for two weeks every August and September.
“We fill the city with celebration, folklore, and joy,” says Carlos Mateos, the festival’s general manager. Some 500 mariachi bands perform in the Teatro Degollado and public squares; there’s also parades, music workshops, and thrilling rodeo competitions of charrería, Mexico’s national sport.
Colonia Americana is named a Magical Neighborhood
The first neighborhood in Jalisco to join this program.
Ariel Film Awards 2024 Winners
The film that won the most awards was Totem with 5 Ariels.
1 in 3 Mexicans vulnerable to natural disasters
Roughly one third of Mexican residents and 30% of the country’s economy are vulnerable to at least three kinds of natural disasters and more must be done to be prepared, a powerful business council is warning.
Flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are among the disasters threatening much of Mexico.
Flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are among the disasters threatening much of Mexico.
Guadalajara fourth best late-night party city in the world
As the capital of a region that gave the world mariachi music and tequila, Guadalajara is a guaranteed good time – and locals agree. Nightlife in Guadalajara was rated the highest for quality out of every city on this list, with locals giving it a top score of 92 percent. A low affordability rating of 28 percent knocked the city back a few pegs in our ranking.
All motorcycle drivers must wear a certified helmet
👉 The average cost of certified helmets is about $2,000 pesos. The fine for being caught without a certified helmet is $3,200 pesos,
👉 Certified helmets can reduce the chances of death by up to 39% and the chances of serious injury by up to 72% in the event of an accident.
👉 The number of motorcycles in Mexico has increased significantly. While in 2018 there were 475,844 registered motorcycles, by the end of 2022 that figure rose to 733,824.
👉 Certified helmets can reduce the chances of death by up to 39% and the chances of serious injury by up to 72% in the event of an accident.
👉 The number of motorcycles in Mexico has increased significantly. While in 2018 there were 475,844 registered motorcycles, by the end of 2022 that figure rose to 733,824.
16 Million Tourists in Jalisco During the First Half of 2024
Thanks to a tourism promotion strategy, the state government has positioned the main beach, city and Magical Town destinations internationally . In the first half of 2019, the influx of visitors totaled 13 million 188 thousand tourists , while in the same period of 2024 it totaled 16 million 81 thousand visitors , which represents an increase of 21.9%.
Jalisco has seen an 18.6% increase in the number of air passengers compared to pre-pandemic 2019
👉 During the first half of 2024, six million passengers arrived by air to Jalisco.
👉 Through the Guadalajara International Airport, 4,178,000 passengers arrived through 31,508 flights, while, at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, 1,828,000 passengers arrived through 16,031 flights.
👉 Currently, Guadalajara International Airport has 60 air routes: 32 domestic flights and 28 international flights. Puerto Vallarta International Airport has 49 routes: 13 domestic and 36 international.
👉 Through the Guadalajara International Airport, 4,178,000 passengers arrived through 31,508 flights, while, at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, 1,828,000 passengers arrived through 16,031 flights.
👉 Currently, Guadalajara International Airport has 60 air routes: 32 domestic flights and 28 international flights. Puerto Vallarta International Airport has 49 routes: 13 domestic and 36 international.
Multi-year drought and heat waves across Mexico in 2024
To figure out how the drought began to worsen across these areas we spoke with Reynaldo Pascual-Ramirez, a climatologist for Mexico’s National Meteorological Service.
Read what he had to say.
Read what he had to say.
Mexico is the 4th Most Visited OECD Countries 2023
In 2023 Mexico was ranked among the most popular tourist destinations internationally; it is the fourth most visited in the countries that make up the OECD with 42.1 million international tourists.
The top 10 most visited countries in the world in 2022
France – 87 million visitors
Spain – 82 million visitors
United States – 77 million visitors
China – 61 million visitors
Italy – 58 million visitors
Mexico – 39 million visitors
United Kingdom – 38 million visitors
Turkey – 38 million visitors
Germany – 38 million visitors
Thailand – 35 million visitors
The top 10 most visited countries in the world in 2022
France – 87 million visitors
Spain – 82 million visitors
United States – 77 million visitors
China – 61 million visitors
Italy – 58 million visitors
Mexico – 39 million visitors
United Kingdom – 38 million visitors
Turkey – 38 million visitors
Germany – 38 million visitors
Thailand – 35 million visitors
Hot Sale 2024 increased 15.3% vs 2023
4 out of 10 buyers used credit or debit cards. 8 out of 10 buyers chose home delivery as a delivery method , and the option to pick up at a pick-up point increased. 8% of users purchased during the pre-sale carried out by Mercado Pago on May 15. Fashion was the most purchased category with 35%, followed by personal care and beauty with 21%, computers, tablets and mobile phones with 19%, and finally, small appliances such as coffee makers, toasters, fryers, with 17 percent.
Recognizing the G5 bills circulating in Mexico
Despite their exceptional quality, it is possible to distinguish counterfeit G5 banknotes through certain checks:
👉 Examine the relief: Authentic banknotes have a relief that is palpable to the touch.
👉 Use backlight: When you hold the bill up to a backlight source, you should notice watermarks, micro-printed threads, and a clear window.
👉 Observe the 3D and dynamic thread: These threads show a change in color and exhibit movement when the bill is rotated.
👉 Check the multicolor denomination: The value of the bill must change its color when moved.
👉 Examine the relief: Authentic banknotes have a relief that is palpable to the touch.
👉 Use backlight: When you hold the bill up to a backlight source, you should notice watermarks, micro-printed threads, and a clear window.
👉 Observe the 3D and dynamic thread: These threads show a change in color and exhibit movement when the bill is rotated.
👉 Check the multicolor denomination: The value of the bill must change its color when moved.
The Mexican film industry has seen a rebound
In the last three years an average of 250 Mexican feature films have been produced annually.
Dengue cases in Mexico 2015-2024
Mexico’s dengue epidemic has been rising over the past year: there were more than 50,000 confirmed cases in 2023 compared with nearly 13,000 in 2022, according to reports from Mexico’s Secretariat of Health.
Winners of 39th FICG GDL International Film Festival
Much emotion was experienced at the peak moment of the 39th edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG), where the highest award of the Mezcal Prize, for Mexican cinema, was awarded to: No nos moverán , by director Pierre Saint Martin.
US approves 3 new Mexico-US international bridge projects
The projects — two new bridges in Texas and the expansion of the World Trade International Bridge in Laredo — aim to improve the flow of Mexico-U.S. commercial traffic. Mexico is the U.S.'s largest trade partner.
Claudia Sheinbaum elected Mexico’s 1st female president
She will take power on October 1st, 2024. Get to know who she is and what challenges she has to overcome ahead.
Mexico is Becoming a Global Leader in Automation Technology
👉 Ever wondered how Mexico is becoming a powerhouse in manufacturing automation? In this engaging conversation, we discuss the competitive advantages, success stories from Industrial Transformation Mexico (ITM), and future trends shaping the industry, including the rise of AI and Industry 4.0. Discover how Mexico has rapidly grown to be a top importer of advanced manufacturing technology and a leader in industrial robot installations.
Mexico Is One of the 5 Countries Consuming the Most Water
By 2030, water use is expected to increase by 40%, due to a combination of factors.
In Jalisco the % of middle class is higher than the national average
In MEXICO, the lower class (56.6% of population) receives an average monthly salary of $11,000 pesos and the middle class (42.2% of population) receives a monthly average income of $20,000 pesos. BUT in the state of JALISCO, the lower class (45.2% of population) receives an average monthly salary of $12,500 pesos and the middle class (52.6% of population), on the other hand, receives a monthly average income of $22,300 pesos. The upper class, on the other hand, represents 1.2% of Jalisco.
The new US Consulate in Guadalajara* will be ready in the summer 2024 and serves 2,000 people a day
According to the new United States consul in Guadalajara, Amy Scanlon, *more than 300K people of American nationality live in the region* (composed of Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Colima and Nayarit), with Chapala, Ajijic and Puerto Vallarta being the towns that host the largest number.
👉 See a video of the new US Consulate: https://youtu.be/e_FGH0eG7sE?si=GMhmvoxqJjgcIpzn
👉 See a video of the new US Consulate: https://youtu.be/e_FGH0eG7sE?si=GMhmvoxqJjgcIpzn
ZMG Housing Prices Increasing 10.12%
During 2023, housing prices in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone (ZMG) registered an increase at an annual rate of 10.12%.
In that period, Jalisco registered a variation of 10.13% compared to the same quarter of the previous year, which places the entity in 17th place nationally in price growth.
In that period, Jalisco registered a variation of 10.13% compared to the same quarter of the previous year, which places the entity in 17th place nationally in price growth.
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