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Where To Stay In Ajijic: Part 1
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 29, 20233 min read


Canadians flee to Mexico for Healthcare
"The Systems broke!" That's the reply I get from my family when my elderly mom needs medical attention in Canada. It's long been known...

Michaela & Ricardo
Sep 15, 20235 min read


Take the Quiz: Should You Retire In Lake Chapala?
Lots of articles have been written on how wonderful it is to retire in Lake Chapala, but is it for YOU? By taking this simple quiz you...
Michaela
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Lake Chapala Gated Communities - Which One Is Right For You?
So you're thinking about retiring in Lake Chapala and are interested in living in a gated community? Great idea! But what should you...

Michaela & Ricardo
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Why is Ajijic Special?
I often see this question while cruising the social web boards. Why is Ajijic special? Well, it's hard to answer that in just few lines...
Michaela
Aug 12, 20234 min read


Lake Chapala: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Future expats want the simple truth about living in Lake Chapala. So I will be frank and lay it all on the line. Read on to find out more...
Michaela
Aug 8, 20233 min read


Purchasing Within A Gated Community
One of the major considerations for people moving to Lake Chapala is, should you purchase within a gated community or outside of one?...
Michaela
Aug 8, 20234 min read


A Day In The Life Of A Lake Chapala Retiree
What is there to do in Ajijic? All of us already living down here on Lake Chapala know that it is the best place in the world to live out...
Michaela
Aug 4, 20234 min read


Community Spotlight: La Huerta
La Huerta, which is also known as The Orchard Garden due to the many fruit trees that were planted during development, features...
Michaela
Aug 2, 20232 min read


The Beauty in Ajijic
When younger we sometimes played a game where the challenge would be, for example, counting how many red cars you could see for a given...
Delll
Jul 30, 20232 min read


The 6 Best Restaurants in Ajijic and Why You Should Go There
Located on the shores of Lake Chapala is Ajijic, one of the largest and longest established expat communities in Mexico. So it is little...
Michaela
Jul 25, 20234 min read


8 Important Facts For Working With A Real Estate Agent in Lake Chapala
Have you been searching for the right property in Lake Chapala to call your new home? Or maybe you have just decided it's time to start...
Michaela
Jul 23, 20234 min read


Buying A Home In Lake Chapala - Key Factors To Consider
Ajijic is one of the biggest ex-pat communities in Mexico with roughly 10,000 permanent expats residing in the area. Being a...

Michaela & Ricardo
Jul 15, 20233 min read


The Pros and Cons of Living in Lake Chapala
Okay. I have written a lot of glossy blogs expounding the virtues and the wonders of living in Lake Chapala but what is the real truth?...
Michaela
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Community Spotlight: La Floresta
La Floresta, Lake Chapala, is one of the most beautiful and desirable areas in the Lake Chapala area. La Floresta, which means “Where the...
Michaela
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Restaurant Review: Teocintle
Gastronomic delights await you in Ajijic! This exciting restaurant opened up in January 2017 and is serving authentic Mexican and...
Michaela
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Lake Chapala: Facts OR Fiction?
In the last few years, there has been a slur campaign on social media against Lake Chapala and nothing spreads faster than bad news,...

Michaela & Ricardo
Jun 15, 20234 min read


The 10 Most Important Factors For Buying Your Dream Home In Lake Chapala
Are you considering moving to Lake Chapala? You've worked hard your whole life to accumulate the capital you need to retire in style and...

Michaela & Ricardo
May 16, 20237 min read


Lake Chapala, Mexico - Not For Everyone!
Living in Lake Chapala is not for everyone! Different people want different things and no one place in this world is going to be perfect....

Michaela & Ricardo
May 16, 20233 min read


West Ajijic Restaurants and Markets
West Ajijic is the “up and coming” area of Lake Chapala. Many of the restaurants and businesses that were traditionally in Ajijic proper...

Michaela & Ricardo
Apr 14, 20233 min read
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