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Jalisco’s secret kingdom of Ghosts and Goblins: Unveiling the Geological Mysteries

By John Pint (original published in Mexico News Daily) Nearly fifty years ago, Dr. John Wright came to Mexico to study pyroclastic flows:...

Trekking, Mexico Style

Because Mexico has no national trekking trails, two long-distance hikers in Jalisco decided to create their own … and succeeded in...

Going to Cancún? How about a great jungle hike?

Written by John Pint Cancún is a planned city, developed by entrepreneurs as an alternative to Acapulco. At its inception in 1970, the...

Volpi Outdoor Gear Celebrates Three Years of Growth

HOW IT ALL BEGAN The first Volpi pack design started with pen and paper. Sketching out the dimensions and features, Matteo began...

Camino de la Asunción– the story of creating a trail in Mexico

As a gear company committed to connecting people with the outdoors, we were excited when members of the newly formed group Asociación...

“Jal” in Jalisco: the history and geology of the Primavera Forest

If you have spent time in Guadalajara, you have seen the sandy-colored hills and oak and pine forests of the Primavera Forest (Bosque la...

Happy Earth Day! Here are five places to explore near Guadalajara

Here are five ways to get outside near Guadalajara, Mexico, this Earth Day!

Ana Lucía Valencia — Exploring nature, empowering women and living waste-free

What does it mean to live with deep respect and reverence for nature? For Ana Lucía Valencia, it means being waste free. It means being...

MEET MATTEO:

An avid adventure seeker and entrepreneur is connecting his Mexican heritage with a passion for the outdoors. Finding a love for...