Retire in Lake Chapala

(Expanded and updated September 11, 2020) Thinking of retiring to Lake Chapala? Have you only heard of Ajijic? Well, there is lots more to Lake Chapala than just Ajijic. Here is a brief overview of the many communities and areas where you can buy a home, areas that together form what locals call “Lakeside”. Use this blog when watching our new video and take a Virtual Tour Of Lakeside's communities. From the town of Chapala (located straight South of Guadalajara airport) - Nor

One of the major considerations for people moving to Lake Chapala, is should you purchase within a gated community or outside of one? What are some of the considerations that you should take into account in your decision making process? In this blog I have put together some of the advantages and disadvantages to purchasing within a gated community. As you will see, they are not unlike many of the pros and cons of purchasing in a development north of the border. Pros: 24 hrs S

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 then here are the Pros and

La Huerta, which is also known as The Orchard Garden due to the many fruit trees that were planted during development, features immaculate tree lined streets, low monthly fees, and utter tranquility in an adult community of only 35 homes. La Huerta is situated on the western edge of Ajijic in the area called Tio Domingo. Close enough to walk to the village, and yet you are far enough away to avoid the village noise! It is an easy walk to superb restaurants, the Tuesday organi

La Floresta is one of the most beautiful and desirable areas in the Lake Chapala area. La Floresta, which means “Where the flowers are”, is known for it's wide, century's old, tree lined, cobblestone streets. Most of the houses in La Floresta are large mansion style affairs although there are a few smaller houses as well and all have some front yard in front of the entrance and wall. There are still a few lots left but expect to pay handsomely for the pleasure of building you