LOCAL NEWS · SAN PANCHO, NAYARIT · OCTOBER 24, 2026
Waves Undermine Punta Paraíso Condos in San Pancho
Heavy surf and coastal erosion have severely damaged the beachfront development. Spanish-language reports describe evacuations, a partial collapse and an emergency response.
Our English account brings together the reporting and explains what remains uncertain about the extent of the damage.
News, culture and community from Riviera Nayarit, Jaltemba Bay and across Mexico.
Local news and community · Weekly roundup updated October 31, 2026
Riviera Nayarit & Jaltemba Bay
NEW FROM TARA A. SPEARS · LA PEÑITA & NAYARIT
Pan de Muerto: More Than a Sweet Roll
Tara explores the flavour and symbolism of this Day of the Dead tradition, with a local stop at Expresso 89 Café in La Peñita.
NAYARIT & JALTEMBA BAY
Nayarit this week
San Pancho, coastal weather & community
OCTOBER 18–24, 2026
San Pancho, Coastal Weather and Day of the Dead Plans
San Pancho, coastal-weather reporting, transport plans, Tepic’s Day of the Dead events, and the JBARS bingo and volunteer notice from Friends of Nayarit.
Mexico & Nayarit This Week — October 25–31, 2026
Updated October 31, 2026. This week’s combined edition brings together national headlines and news from Nayarit and the Riviera: the new Amado Nervo bridge, Punta Paraíso, official whale-watching dates, Día…
Nayarit This Week: San Pancho, Coastal Weather and Day of the Dead Plans — October 18–24, 2026
October 18–24: San Pancho, a dated Vance coastal-weather update, the announced truckers’ protest, Tepic’s Day of the Dead plans, and culture from San Blas to Sangangüey.
Waves Undermine Punta Paraíso Condos in San Pancho; Partial Collapse Reported
Waves and coastal erosion have undermined Punta Paraíso in San Pancho, Nayarit. Reports describe evacuations, a partial collapse and an emergency response.
Mexico & Nayarit This Week — October 25–31, 2026
National headlines and local stories: the Amado Nervo bridge, Punta Paraíso, whale season, Día de Muertos and community notices from Friends Riviera Nayarit, followed by seven stories from across Mexico.
Community reporting
Tara A. Spears — Community Stories
NEW FROM TARA A. SPEARS · LA PEÑITA & NAYARIT
Pan de Muerto: More Than a Sweet Roll
Tara explores the flavour and symbolism of this Day of the Dead tradition, with a local stop at Expresso 89 Café in La Peñita.
Xolo: Man’s Best Friend Even in the Afterlife
Tara explores Mexico’s ancient dog, remembrance of departed pets and local Day of the Dead events.
Explore Tara’s reporting on the people, traditions, fundraisers and community projects of Jaltemba Bay. Browse her full collection for more local stories.
Photography & culture
Mexico through Bill Bell’s lens
FEATURED PHOTO ESSAY · BILL BELL
Food Is Everywhere. In Mexico, They Take It to the Next Level.
Street kitchens, pineapple carts, market stalls and even a menu on the beach. Fourteen photographs by Bill Bell explore Mexico’s everyday food scene and the people who make it happen.
PHOTO ESSAY · BILL BELL
La Catrina: The Face You See Everywhere in Mexico
Shop doorways, painted walls, public squares—and a man quietly checking his phone beneath a giant skeleton. Sixteen photographs trace La Catrina and Mexico’s wider calavera imagery as Día de los Muertos approaches.
Inside Guadalajara’s Cabañas
Look up into José Clemente Orozco’s extraordinary murals through Bill Bell’s photographs, and discover a visit that stays with you.
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Mexico in Motion: Our Love of Folklórico
The colour, movement and joy of folklórico, with a personal family story about Shanti and the skirt Dorothy sewed with love.
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The Walk of La Generala: Guadalajara to Zapopan
Every October 12, thousands walk the Virgin of Zapopan from Guadalajara’s cathedral to her basilica. The story behind the Romería, in Bill Bell’s photographs.
Read the storyFrom our sister site: Beyond the Pyramid — exploring Mexico’s ancient sites
Practical travel
On the road in Mexico
Mexico Road Report — October 31, 2026
Fresh border reports, weather and dated highway notices. Check your route before departure.
Planning your border crossing
Compare routes and prepare your paperwork with our practical border guides.
Independent stories and practical information from Mexico, with special coverage of Nayarit and Jaltemba Bay.