Retire in Lake Chapala

Old Church In Ajijic, Lake Chapala Last night, Michaela and I hosted a small dinner party with two close couples we’ve met since moving to Mexico. As the evening unfolded, something struck me in a very powerful way. After more than 12 years of living in Mexico, I was sitting at my own table where Spanish—not English—was the primary language spoken . It felt natural, comfortable, and deeply rewarding. Around the table was a true reflection of life in Lake Chapala, Mexico . Mic

We've had a rash of requests lately for information about assisted care/assisted living residences. And why not? Retirement homes in Lake Chapala are drastically cheaper than in the U.S and Canada. You'll find that most care facilities here are between $1200 to $4000 USD per month making it affordable for even those on social security. As always, Retire In Lake Chapala is here to serve you with abundant amounts of information regarding all your questions so to make it easi

Senior driving car in Lake Chapala If you’re thinking about retiring in Lake Chapala , one of the most common questions you’ll hear—both online and from new arrivals—is: “Do I need a car in Lake Chapala?” It’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. Whether or not you’ll need a car really depends on your lifestyle, health, and where you decide to live . With our near-perfect climate  (often ranked among the best in the world), it’s easy to see

Every day we receive questions asking for advice on various topics regarding making the move to Lake Chapala. I love responding to all your questions and welcome you all to reach out to us at any time. Following is a typical type of question that we receive and my answer to them: I have been watching many of your informative YouTube videos and found them very interesting and helpful. I am thinking of coming to Lake Chapala to stay for a month and see how I like it. I do not

Lake Chapala Mariachi taking a break If you’ve spent any time researching how to move abroad, you’ve likely come across a wealth of...

Lake Chapala retirees taking time to reflect on life If you've found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the stress, politics, cold weather,...

Terrace view of Lake Chapala, Mexico Discover the Hidden Gem of Mexico Lake Chapala is one of the most popular retirement destinations...

Retired Couple Enjoying Ajijic More and more Americans and Canadians are asking a very important question these days: Is this still the...

Do you want to live near the shops, restaurants, conveniences and services in Ajijic and still be close to Guadalajara and the International Airport? Then the Libramiento (the bypass around the town of Chapala) might be the right location for you.

Stunning Lake Chapala home wth pool When making the decision to buy a home in Lake Chapala there are many things you should consider and...

Sunset over Lake Chapala taken from a local restaurant I've been all around Mexico in my younger years—but only just around the edges....

Scott & Camille Woodard in front of Ajijic Sign “ Living here is an experiential process, not a logical one. ” ~ Marc Miller My wife,...

Lake Chapala, Mexico was rated to be the second best climate in the world according to some obscure National Geographic article written...

Michaela & Ricardo - Retire In Lake Chapala Hi. This is Michaela. So many people told me I was crazy! That it took guts to move to...

People enjoying another sunny day along the Ajijic Malecon Are there legitimate reasons not to move to Lake Chapala? On Facebook, YouTube...

At the best of times, buying a house can be a challenging affair, but buying in a foreign country can get even more complicated! How is...

Fisherman's Fountain, Chapala, Mexico After hosting countless personal relocation seminars, I’m still amazed by how many people are...

Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos Plaza What are the things you need to know when you finally decide you want to make the move to Lake...

Most everyone visiting or living in Lake Chapala has realized by now that there is a tremendous building boom going on. What brought...

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