Tag: San Antonio Tlayacapan


  • Most days along Lake Chapala are calm, bright, and easygoing. Blue skies, light breezes, and steady rhythms define daily life here. But every so often, the lake reminds you that it has another personality. On this particular afternoon, strong southwest winds pushed waves hard against the malecón in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Dark clouds rolled in,…

  • If you’ve spent any time around Lake Chapala, chances are you’ve seen posts about Music Bingo popping up in local Facebook groups—but what is it exactly? Instead of calling numbers, Music Bingo plays short clips of songs, and players match the song titles on their bingo cards. It’s part game night, part singalong, and a…

  • Every day is a learning opportunity when you arrive in a new country with a new culture. When you know just a little bit more, everything is more clearly in focus and appreciated. November 20th is Día de la Revolucíon – Revolution Day. There are parades and festivities throughout Lakeside. Children dress up on themed…

  • With so many cute school groups marching, synchronized flag demonstrations, bands, horses and more, I decided to simply lightly edit and present the entire San Antonio Tlayacapan 2025 Revolution Day parade. Enjoy!

  • So I’ve finally published what was always intended to be my first video on YouTube. Along the way I ended up publishing a number of short videos and two long format videos due to happenstance. With this one, I’ll explore with you the area I call Likeside with some history, culture, geography, stunning visuals and…

  • Jalisco is the birthplace and cultural heart of Mariachi. Recently, the municipality of Chapala held a week-long Mariachi festival on different days at various locations. I decided to join the festivities one evening at the central plaza in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Before the music started, there were food vendors around the plaza and new murals…

  • All the communities Lakeside, from Chapala to Jocotepec have a lot to offer. Each has a variety of urban, artistic, commercial, rural and scenic sights to be discovered. On this quick walk down one particular block in San Antonio Tlayacapan, I turned the camera toward the natural sights to share with you. It’s only about…