Chapala

You just bought your new home in Lake Chapala! But it's not your dream home yet. What can you expect when making home improvements in Lake Chapala? There are going to be some obvious differences between home improvement projects here and north of the border.   Whether you want a complete remodel or just fresh paint, all projects are possible at Lake Chapala. What to expect A common reason...

Buying Real Estate in Lake Chapala... here are a few things to consider. Many people dream of moving to paradise, and for many people that place is the Lake Chapala area. Because of its near-perfect year-round weather and friendly people, it has become a top destination for many expats. But before you spend your money, there are a few things to consider when buying Lake Chapala real...

Consider living in Chapala if you want a warm and welcoming community. The city of Chapala is the main anchor on the north side of Lake Chapala. It is also the seat of the Municipality of Chapala, which includes everything to the west, from Ajijic Oeste, Ajijic Centro, La Floresta, San Antonio Tlayacapan, and Riberas del Pilar. East of Chapala includes the towns of Santa Cruz de la Soledad, San Nicolás...

Where to buy real estate and retire in Lake Chapala is your biggest decision. Because there are several retirement communities in Lake Chapala, we suggest that you first think about what you really need in your life and make a list of those things. Then make a second list of what you would like to have. When you finish your list of needs/wants, you can start looking for the cities that offer your most...

Chapala Tianguis In every city there are unique customs and traditions that residents look forward to. Each person has their own endearing celebrations, drawn by the significance of the event or the associated activities. The Tianguis de Chapala is one of those unique customs. These traditions have withstood the test of time, passed down from generation to generation. It is this chain of inheritance...

Life in La Ribera de Chapala On the banks of Chapala, a collection of distinct but interconnected delegaciones form a vibrant community. Among them are San Nicolás de Ibarra, Santa Cruz de la Soledad, Ajijic, Atotonilquillo and San Antonio Tlayacapan, with Chapala as the municipal seat. Each locality presents unique nuances in its customs, but a common thread in its lifestyle unifies the riparians....

Tourism in the Chapala Riviera Chapala, with its rich mix of cultures and vibrant population, boasts the highest foreign population density not only in Mexico, but is fast approaching a world record. Why? Several factors contribute to making Chapala an irresistible place for foreign residents and visitors alike. Tourism in the Chapala Riviera is booming. Among these factors is the incredible cultural...

Malecon de Chapala Chapala, crown jewel of the Guadalajara metropolitan area, has won national and international hearts thanks to its impressive lake. This body of water, the largest in Mexico, attracts countless tourists and locals throughout the year, making it a bustling attraction for visitors. The Malecon de Chapala is one of them! The Chapala Malecon is a perfect oasis for tourists and locals...

Old train station in Lake Chapala This 2020 was consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic and some other tragic events that marked this year as one of the worst in decades in the history of mankind, not all its events were bad news, because in Chapala we are celebrating because one of the most important and full of history buildings in our community celebrates 100 years of its inauguration the Antigua Estación...