Visiting Lake Chapala
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Michaela
- Oct 11
- 3 min
The Unique Mexican Charm Of Ajijic
“Peeescaaadooo!' The call is loud and booming. It is the local fish vendor coming up the street with his wheelbarrow full of tilapia and...
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Michaela
- Sep 2
- 4 min
What's There To Do 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,...
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Michaela
- Sep 2
- 3 min
7 Things You Must Do When Visiting Ajijic
# 1. Stroll on the Malacon - The Ajijic Malacon is the the jewel of Ajijic. Take a leisurely stroll down the path along the lake past...
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Michaela
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Take the Quiz: Should You Retire In Lake Chapala?
Lots of articles have been written on how wonderful it is to retire in Lake Chapala, but is it for YOU? By taking this simple quiz you...
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Michaela
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Why is Ajijic Special?
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...
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Michaela
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Lake Chapala: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
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...
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Michaela
- Aug 8
- 4 min
Purchasing Within A Gated Community
One of the major considerations for people moving to Lake Chapala is, should you purchase within a gated community or outside of one?...
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Michaela
- Aug 5
- 4 min
A Day In The Life Of A Lake Chapala Retiree
What is there to do in Ajijic? All of us already living down here on Lake Chapala know that it is the best place in the world to live out...
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Delll
- Jul 30
- 2 min
The Beauty in Ajijic
When younger we sometimes played a game where the challenge would be, for example, counting how many red cars you could see for a given...
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Michaela
- Jul 14
- 4 min
The Pros and Cons of Living in Lake Chapala
Okay. I have written a lot of glossy blogs expounding the virtues and the wonders of living in Lake Chapala but what is the real truth?...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Jun 15
- 4 min
Lake Chapala: Facts OR Fiction?
In the last few years, there has been a slur campaign on social media against Lake Chapala and nothing spreads faster than bad news,...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- May 16
- 3 min
Lake Chapala, Mexico - Not For Everyone!
Living in Lake Chapala is not for everyone! Different people want different things and no one place in this world is going to be perfect....
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Apr 14
- 3 min
West Ajijic Restaurants and Markets
West Ajijic is the “up and coming” area of Lake Chapala. Many of the restaurants and businesses that were traditionally in Ajijic proper...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Lake Chapala Pickleball - Mexico's Year Around Pickleball Resort
Lake Chapala is now the premier destination in Mexico to play pickleball. Offering the second best climate in the world, pickleball can...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Mexico Cracks Down On Taxes: How To Get Your RFC Number
In 2022, the Federal Mexican government implemented a plan to have all Mexican and foreign residents (18 years of age and over) obtain...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Nov 15, 2022
- 5 min
10 Years Of Living In Lake Chapala - Why I Would Never Go Back To Canada
This year marks the 10th year anniversary since I have moved to Lake Chapala, Mexico. It has been an incredible journey of self...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
5 Reasons To Make The Move To Lake Chapala (right now!)
Lake Chapala. Maybe you're just dreaming of making the move to Mexico and/or you just keep pushing it off for various reasons, but there...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Apr 9, 2022
- 3 min
Lake Chapala Mexico Cost Of Living 2022
One of the most asked questions on web boards is, “What does it cost to live in Lake Chapala?” Obviously the answer can vary greatly. I...
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Michaela & Ricardo
- Feb 6, 2022
- 4 min
Discovering The Love Of Life In Lake Chapala
Recently I came across two Facebook posts that sums up a lot of the feelings that people have here about living in Lake Chapala. If you...
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