Retire in Lake Chapala

Casa del Sol Inn plaque, Ajijic, Lake Chapala Thinking of coming for a visit to check out Ajijic as a Retirement destination? Where to stay in Ajijic is one of the first questions people have. So in order to help you out, here a list of some of the B&B's/hotels available in Ajijic. The owners are proud of their newly adopted town and are ready and willing to help you out with your questions and make your stay memorable. There is no better way to experience the finest that

Lake Chapala country home in Brisas de Chapala, Lake Chapala My partner and I have been building a home in Lake Chapala, Mexico and we have learned a lot during the process. If you have thoughts of buying land and building your dream home in Lake Chapala then you would be best advised to learn from our experiences. Contact us! We would like to hear of your ;plans! So imagine you have been working with your Realtor, looking at land and have finally found a lot you really lov

Lake Chapala Home for sale Buy or rent? The age old debate. What are the factors to consider about buying a home in a foreign country? Are they any different than buying in your home country? When it comes time and you are considering moving to Lake Chapala, we are your go-to resource for information. So let's find out the pros and cons of buying a home in Lake Chapala. Pros: Make the changes that you want: Personalize your home perfectly to your tastes. If you find a home

Horseback riders along the Ajijic malecon At Retire In Lake Chapala, we understand that information in king and is paramount in helping you make the right decision with regards to retiring in Lake Chapala. That is why we have dedicated ourselves to regularly putting out information packed blogs on our website. We've got you covered with this special edition celebrating over 150 informative articles and more coming each and every month. If you want to make a successful and inf

Pickleball in Lake Chapala Looking for something to do in Ajijic, Mexico? It shouldn't be hard. With one of the largest and oldest expat communities in the world, there is virtually every club and organization represented. As of October 2016 there were 82 registered organizations! Add to that the large number of unorganized groups (my guess would be around 40 or so) and you have well over a hundred groups you could be involved in. After moving to Ajijic, you will be constant

Chapala Malecon Learn a few fun facts about your new home in central Mexico! Did you know... Ajijic is located 5,046 ft (1,538 m) above sea level Ajijic became Jalisco's 9th Pueblo Magico town in 2020 after their third try at this coveted designation. Lake Chapala is Mexico's largest natural lake stretching 50 mi (80 km) east/west and averaging 7.8 mi (12.5 km) north/south. It has and average depth of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a maximum depth of 34 ft (10.5 m) Lake Chapala has 4

Upper Ajijic lake view Many of my clients who come looking for a home want to live in Ajijic Village. But there is more to the village than just the plaza area with its stores and restaurants. A different lifestyle can be found depending on whether or not you purchase in Lower Ajijic or Upper Ajijic. The dividing line between the two being the Carretera (highway) that passes though town from Chapala to Jocotopec. If you are thinking that you want to live in Ajijic Village t

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.

(updated February 14, 2026) Thinking of renting in Lake Chapala? Then you've come to the right place. There are now more than 50 ways to find a rental in Lake Chapala! NEW - Download our FREE Rentals Checklist from our Vacation Rentals Page. This invaluable tool will help you in keeping track of all the rentals you view! As a real estate agent I constantly get asked about rentals in Ajijic. Although many people who come down to Ajijic fall in love and buy within the first w

Chapala tourist sign on the shores of Lake Chapala (Expanded and updated Oct 15, 2024) Thinking of retiring to Lake Chapala? Have you only heard of Ajijic? Well, there is lots more to Lake Chapala than just Ajijic. In fact, after taking people on my Communities Tour, the most common response is "I can't believe that there are so many places here to live in!" Here is a brief overview of the many communities and areas where you can buy a home, areas that together form what lo

Restaurant on the shores of Lake Chapala, Mexico Unless you have a serious aversion to Mexico, Ajijic, on the shores of Mexico's largest lake, Lake Chapala, is one of the finest places on the planet that you could consider retiring to. True, it's not the commercial advertisement of a hot bikini clad body sipping a margarita on the beach, but it has enough development, a large expat community and a perfect year around climate to make settling here easy and stress free. After

(that the other blogs are not telling you about) (updated May 17, 2024) There are so many blogs about retiring in Lake Chapala all saying...

Lake Chapala is one of those unique and beautiful places to retire, and nowadays with the aid of the internet, word is spreading that...

Everyone coming down to Lake Chapala wants to rent. Great idea! You absolutely should rent for a while and preferably in different places...

With so many people contemplating a move to Lake Chapala, we are receiving thousands of visitors coming down for the first, second and...

So you're thinking about retiring in Lake Chapala and are interested in living in a gated community? Great idea! But what should you...

I often see this question while cruising the social web boards. Why is Ajijic special? Well, it's hard to answer that in just few lines...

Future expats want the simple truth about living in Lake Chapala. So I will be frank and lay it all on the line. Read on to find out more...

One of the major considerations for people moving to Lake Chapala is, should you purchase within a gated community or outside of one?...

Located on the shores of Lake Chapala is Ajijic, one of the largest and longest established expat communities in Mexico. So it is little...