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...
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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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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Michaela
- Aug 21, 2018
- 4 min
4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Retiring To Lake Chapala
Retirement and the encroachment of old age means you need to view life differently. It takes planning in finances and health. How do you...
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Michaela
- Jul 18, 2018
- 3 min
Living in Lake Chapala
You can retire anywhere in the world right? Maybe even retire right in your home town? So why even contemplate a retirement move to Lake...
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Michaela
- Jul 7, 2018
- 3 min
How To Avoid Expatriate Failure
Thinking of expatriating to Lake Chapala? Are you aware of and considered the difficulties you might face on your expatriating journey?...
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Michaela
- Jun 6, 2018
- 4 min
Why 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...
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