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A beloved park designed by famed architect Luis Barragán has reopened in Guadalajara after a transformative renovation that added 160 trees and restored stunning mosaic walls. Spring is also bringing art exhibits questioning our screen addiction, abundant pitahaya harvests, and cultural festivals to Mexico's second-largest city.
A baby monkey rejected by his first-time mother is thriving at Guadalajara Zoo thanks to round-the-clock care and a stuffed dog that serves as his surrogate mom. Six-week-old Yuji has become Mexico's latest internet sensation, joining a global wave of beloved hand-raised zoo babies.
Latin America's longest-running film festival brings 192 films from around the world to Guadalajara this month. The 41st edition features Chile as guest of honor with 28 films exploring human resilience and creativity.
A team in Guadalajara designed a prosthetic arm that uses just one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements, making bionic limbs easier to use. For one tester, it's a childhood promise finally fulfilled.
Mexico's culinary scene just got a major vote of confidence as the prestigious Michelin Guide chose Guadalajara to host its 2026 ceremony. Three new states join the guide this year, spotlighting Mexico's growing influence on the global food stage.
After noticing Mexican chocolate missing from European shelves, Guadalajara native Fabiola Zorrero taught herself the craft and launched Chocolate Metiche to showcase Mexico's exceptional cacao. Her artisanal brand now partners directly with small farms in Tabasco and Chiapas, creating sophisticated chocolate that celebrates the country's rich cacao heritage.
Mexico just earned three spots on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list, proving the country's coffee culture rivals anywhere on Earth. From bean to cup, these cafés are redefining what exceptional coffee looks like.
Figure skater Donovan Carrillo just became the first Mexican athlete to reach the Olympic finals in his sport twice, training in shopping mall ice rinks to compete against the world's best. Despite limited resources and no skating culture in Mexico, the 26-year-old from Guadalajara is proving dreams can overcome any obstacle.
PhD students in Mexico are teaching people to grow mushrooms that fight climate change and turn waste into food. Their lab is creating biofuels from agricultural scraps and helping rural communities ditch fossil fuels.
After five championship heartbreaks, baseball manager Benji Gil finally captured his first Caribbean Series title in Guadalajara. His son scored the winning run in a thrilling 10-inning comeback victory.
A Guadalajara veterinarian turned wildlife photographer has won 53 international awards, including World Press Photo, for stunning images that protect endangered Mexican animals. His new book "Confluences" showcases jaguars, axolotls, and creatures divided by border walls.