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.
Latest local news · Updated October 24, 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.
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.
Pan de Muerto: More Than a Sweet Roll
Tara A. Spears explores the flavour and symbolism of pan de muerto, with a local stop at Expresso 89 Café in La Peñita.
SOL MEXICO NEWS
Mexico this week
San Pancho, road news & Día de Muertos
OCTOBER 18–24, 2026 · UPDATED OCTOBER 24
San Pancho Leads This Week’s Mexico Update
Read the latest on the damaged Punta Paraíso condos in San Pancho, catch up on the October 22 Nogales–Mazatlán road report, and explore four new Nayarit travel stories and reels through Bill Bell’s photography. Plus, Tara A. Spears explores pan de muerto and the traditions of Día de Muertos.
- San Pancho: waves undermine Punta Paraíso condos — evacuations, reports of a partial collapse and the response from authorities.
- Nogales to Mazatlán — traveller reports, checkpoint experiences and a vehicle-permit reminder.
- Rincón de Guayabitos — a beach town for everyone under the sun.
- Lo de Marcos — beachside tranquility on the Pacific.
- Bucerías — a beach-town visit on the Bay of Banderas.
- Tepic — discover the capital in the heart of Nayarit.
- Tara A. Spears: Pan de Muerto — More Than a Sweet Roll — the flavours and meaning of Día de Muertos bread, with a local stop in La Peñita.
Read the October 18–24 edition →
Previous edition: October 11–17 — Hurricanes, Traditions and Seven Stories Worth Reading
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.
Explore the photoessay
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
Latest Mexico road report
- October 22: Nogales–Mazatlán and Tucson–San Carlos journeys, checkpoints, a pickup TIP reminder, and road news from México–Toluca, Oaxaca and Puebla. The post Mexico Road Report: Nogales to Mazatlán — October 22, 2026 first appeared on Drive Mexico Magazine.
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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.