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7 Things You Must Do When Visiting Ajijic
# 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...
Michaela
May 20, 20243 min read


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...
Ricardo (Guest)
May 18, 20244 min read


18 Things You Should Know About Lake Chapala
(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...
Michaela
May 17, 20246 min read


Knowing Yourself Is "The Most Important Thing" When Moving To Lake Chapala
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...

Michaela & Ricardo
May 15, 20245 min read


The Pros And Cons To Building A Home In Lake Chapala
The Lake Chapala area has become an increasingly popular retirement destination in the last several years. With a continuing shortage of...
Michaela
May 11, 20245 min read


Types Of Homes For Sale In Lake Chapala
Lake Chapala is one of those unique and beautiful places to retire, and nowadays with the aid of the internet, word is spreading that...
Michaela
May 8, 20243 min read


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...
Michaela
Apr 29, 20246 min read


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...
Michaela
Apr 28, 20244 min read


Advantages And Disadvantages To Renting In Lake Chapala
Everyone coming down to Lake Chapala wants to rent. Great idea! You absolutely should rent for a while and preferably in different places...
Michaela
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Lake Chapala Home Water Systems
One of the things that is very different in Mexico is the home water system. Unlike many areas north of the border, there are a system of...

Michaela & Ricardo
Apr 23, 20245 min read


The Truth And Misconceptions About Ajijic, Lake Chapala
As a frequent viewer of social media such as Facebook, I come across a lot of information that is misleading if not outright false about...
Michaela
Apr 22, 20243 min read


A Mexican Dream
I was dreaming of birdies singing outside my bedroom window. The covers were low over my naked body but I was not cold. The temperature...

Ricardo
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Health Care In Mexico: First Hand Experience
How does medical care in Mexico compare to the U.S. and Canada? Find out here as I relate first hand experience of my father coming down...

Ricardo
Apr 9, 20245 min read


Which Mexico Visa Is Right For You?
The following is an excerpt from our published Ebook "The Ultimate Guidebook To Visiting & Retiring To Lake Chapala" now available on...

Michaela & Ricardo
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Community Spotlight - Rancho del Oro, Lake Chapala
Rancho del Oro in west Ajijic is one of the most beautiful rural/residential independent housing areas just 5 minutes outside of the...

Michaela & Ricardo
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Reasons To Make Mexico Your New Home
There are many good and compelling reasons to make the move to Mexico. I love it here, as do many others who have made the move to Lake...

Michaela & Ricardo
Dec 15, 20235 min read


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...
Michaela
Nov 21, 20235 min read


Is The Rising Real Estate Market Pushing You Out Of Lake Chapala?
Prices are rising. Yes, and this can be said for everywhere in the world including our beloved Lake Chapala area. So, are you being...

Michaela & Ricardo
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Purchasing A House In Lake Chapala For Investment
Are you thinking about purchasing a house in Lake Chapala with the express interest in renting it out? It's a great idea! Rental demand...

Michaela & Ricardo
Oct 15, 20234 min read


Where To Stay In Ajijic: Part 2
With so many people contemplating a move to Lake Chapala, we are receiving thousands of visitors coming down for the first, second and...
Michaela
Sep 30, 20234 min read
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