Retire in Lake Chapala

Why all the hoopla about retirement in Lake Chapala? Why would you even consider moving to another country? For many it is an economic necessity and for othe...

Many visitors to Lake Chapala who are used to paying for their groceries or restaurant meals with credit cards will be totally surprised to discover that in ...

It was a dull, rainy day as I exited the local grocery store in the village of Byron, Ontario. In front of me was a lady (not young) with a purse in one hand...

Lake Chapala has been a retirement destination for at least 70 years now. Featuring a low cost of living and an incredible climate (often reported to be the ...

Ajijic, Jalisco could be one of the safest and best places in the world for a single woman to retire. With it's large and well established expat community an...

People come from all over the world to retire in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Why? What motivated them to make the transition to a different county and more specifi...

Questions, questions! I get lots of great questions from all of you wonderful people exploring the possibility if living in Lake Chapala is right for you. So...

One of the big draws to living in Lake Chapala is the low cost of living. “How low?”, you ask. Well for final figures you can check out one of my previous bl...

I think it's safe to say that the months of April and May are the least favorite months for most of the expats living in Lake Chapala. Even though our climat...

How different is life in Ajijic compared to where you are from in the U.S or Canada? Is it possible for you to adapt to the unusual bureaucracy, driving, lan...

Every day street vendors set up their merchandise along the side of the carretera (highway) in Ajijic. Indeed, part of the color and flair of living in Ajiji...

Since starting the web page “Retire In Lake Chapala”, I have received countless emails about topics related to visiting Lake Chapala for the first time. Here...

Thinking of visiting Lake Chapala and Ajijic for the first time? How do I fill in all the documents, get through the airport and make my way to Ajijic? For a...

A common question about living in Lake Chapala is how much it costs to live here. I can tell you from personal experience that it is about 60% less (between ...

Are you looking at retiring to Lake Chapala? Are you wondering if there is enough for you to do? Wonder no more. Here is a (scratch the surface) list of acti...

She was gone. I still couldn't believe it. It had all happened so fast. It ended with me reading the last line of a 3 page printed document. “I love you but ...

Visiting Lake Chapala but want to explore a little further afield? There are several great trips that can (and should) be done so that you get a true feel fo...

What are the things you need to know when you finally decide you want to make the move to Lake Chapala? How is it different from moving to another town or ci...

I truly feel that the move to Ajijic 8 years ago has changed my life! For the better! What a wonderful, fantastic opportunity this has been for me. And to to...

This question is often asked by future expats on web boards and social media platforms. Is this something to be concerned about when contemplating a move to ...