Retire in Lake Chapala

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 been for me. And to top it all off, I met the love of my life in Ajijic. In this incredibly small town, in a different country, here of all places it magically came to pass. So what, you might ask, has been so significant that I want to put it all down on paper and tell the world? Read on and find out how living in Ajijic has changed my life.

Coffee Vendor on the streets 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 flair of living in Ajijic (or Mexico in general) are the the street vendors. Day in, day out, you'll find these hard working entrepreneurs working to sell their wares from their 'street front' store. They all have their spots and are found in the exact same place day after day. As the seasons come and go y

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 climate here is touted as having the second best climate in the world, it does tend to get hot for a brief 2 months at the end of the dry season. The good news is that during this time the humidity is very low, around 15-40%, making it more bearable than if it was the same temperature along the ocean. But still, temperatures ca

Donkey on the streets of 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 bureaucracy, driving, language, food and general overall lifestyle of the Mexican people? Depending on where you come from you might find that living in Ajijic is a little like living in the wild west. Laws are often only a suggestion and people do what they want to do. That's part of the reason why many lik

If you are keeping track of what's happening in Lake Chapala, then you are probably aware that there has been quite the building boom...

As a real estate agent I find I get asked the same questions time and time again. So here is a blog which answers the most frequently...

As a real estate agent I find I get asked the same questions time and time again. So here is a blog which answers the most frequently...

Did you know... Ajijic is located 5,046 ft (1,538 m) above sea level Ajijic became Jalisco's 9th Pueblo Magico town in 2020 after their...

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...

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,...

# 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...

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...

(that the other blogs are not telling you about) (updated May 17, 2024) There are so many blogs about retiring in Lake Chapala all saying...

I get it. Moving to another country is a daunting and scary task. Are you up for it? Do you know yourself well enough to make the crucial...

The Lake Chapala area has become an increasingly popular retirement destination in the last several years. With a continuing shortage of...

Lake Chapala is one of those unique and beautiful places to retire, and nowadays with the aid of the internet, word is spreading that...

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

Retirement and the encroachment of old age means you need to view life differently. It takes planning in finances and health. How do you...

Buy or rent? The age old debate. What are the factors to consider about buying a home in a foreign country? Are they any different than...

Everyone coming down to Lake Chapala wants to rent. Great idea! You absolutely should rent for a while and preferably in different places...