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    Paying For Stuff In Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Dec 11, 2019
    • 4 min

    Paying For Stuff In Lake Chapala

    Many visitors to Lake Chapala who are used to paying for their groceries or restaurant meals with credit cards will be totally surprised...
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    How Kindness Makes You Well In Mexico
    Delll (Guest contributor)
    • Sep 8, 2019
    • 5 min

    How Kindness Makes You Well In Mexico

    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...
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    Retirement Options In Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Aug 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Retirement Options In Lake Chapala

    Lake Chapala has been a retirement destination for at least 70 years now. Featuring a low cost of living and an incredible climate (often...
    1,137 views0 comments
    Being A Single Woman In Ajijic
    Michaela
    • Jul 16, 2019
    • 5 min

    Being A Single Woman In Ajijic

    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...
    2,009 views0 comments
    A Tale Of Three Expats
    Michaela
    • Jun 24, 2019
    • 6 min

    A Tale Of Three Expats

    People come from all over the world to retire in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Why? What motivated them to make the transition to a different...
    549 views0 comments
    Q & A's About Living In Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Jun 7, 2019
    • 5 min

    Q & A's About Living In Lake Chapala

    Questions, questions! I get lots of great questions from all of you wonderful people exploring the possibility if living in Lake Chapala...
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    Real Costs Of Living In Ajijic
    Michaela
    • May 18, 2019
    • 3 min

    Real Costs Of Living In Ajijic

    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...
    779 views0 comments
    Surviving April & May In Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Apr 30, 2019
    • 2 min

    Surviving April & May In Lake Chapala

    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....
    662 views0 comments
    Culture Shock In Lake Chapala?
    Michaela
    • Apr 18, 2019
    • 5 min

    Culture Shock In Lake Chapala?

    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...
    555 views0 comments
    Street Vendors Of Ajijic
    Michaela
    • Mar 29, 2019
    • 1 min

    Street Vendors Of Ajijic

    Every day street vendors set up their merchandise along the side of the carretera (highway) in Ajijic. Indeed, part of the color and...
    359 views0 comments
    FAQ's About Visiting Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Mar 13, 2019
    • 5 min

    FAQ's About Visiting Lake Chapala

    Since starting the web page “Retire In Lake Chapala”, I have received countless emails about topics related to visiting Lake Chapala for...
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    Visiting Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Feb 28, 2019
    • 4 min

    Visiting Lake Chapala

    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...
    406 views0 comments
    Real Costs Of Living In Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Feb 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    Real Costs Of Living In Lake Chapala

    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...
    746 views0 comments
    Things To Do In Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Jan 19, 2019
    • 6 min

    Things To Do In Lake Chapala

    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...
    556 views0 comments
    Why I Moved To Ajijic
    Ricardo (Guest)
    • Jan 5, 2019
    • 3 min

    Why I Moved To Ajijic

    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...
    563 views0 comments
    Best Day Trips From Lake Chapala
    Michaela
    • Dec 18, 2018
    • 3 min

    Best Day Trips From Lake Chapala

    Visiting Lake Chapala but want to explore a little further afield? There are several great trips that can (and should) be done so that...
    838 views0 comments
    10 Things Living In Ajijic Has Taught Me
    Michaela
    • Nov 23, 2018
    • 3 min

    10 Things Living In Ajijic Has Taught Me

    I truly feel that the move to Ajijic 11 years ago has changed my life! For the better! What a wonderful, fantastic opportunity this has...
    662 views0 comments
    How Bad Is The Noise In Lake Chapala, Mexico?
    Michaela
    • Nov 11, 2018
    • 6 min

    How Bad Is The Noise In Lake Chapala, Mexico?

    This question is often asked by future expats on web boards and social media platforms. Is this something to be concerned about when...
    851 views1 comment
    Old and New Friends in Ajijic
    Michaela
    • Oct 26, 2018
    • 2 min

    Old and New Friends in Ajijic

    Its that time of year again! Once again we are nearing November and soon there will be an influx of snowbirds who spend 3-6 months over...
    162 views0 comments
    San Miguel de Allende or Ajijic? Which Is Better?
    Michaela
    • Oct 6, 2018
    • 5 min

    San Miguel de Allende or Ajijic? Which Is Better?

    This is a frequently asked question by potential expats looking to move to Mexico. So which is better? Recently I took a one week...
    1,777 views0 comments
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