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Community Spotlight - Rancho del Oro, Lake Chapala

Updated: Apr 21

Rancho del Oro in west Ajijic is one of the most beautiful rural/residential independent housing areas just 5 minutes outside of the Village of Ajijic. The streets are wide and cobblestone. Horses, cattle and goats are routinely seen wandering around and area is quiet and serene. This is a mixed area consisting of Gringos and Mexicans of all economic levels. Backing up a along a gently sloping hillside, the majority of the homes feature excellent lake and/or mountain views.


Rancho del Oro west community, Ajijic, Lake Chapala

Rancho del Oro is separated into East and West with Villa Nova squeezed in between.


Map of Rancho del Oro West and East, Lake Chapala

Entrance to Rancho del Oro West

Some of the best and most beautiful homes are built in this prestigious area.



An estate nestled into the hillside in Rancho del Oro, Ajijic

Like everywhere in Lake Chapala, Rancho del Oro offers a variety of housing options from gated community homes, regular stand alone homes, large mansions, duplexes, and even an RV park. But the real attraction is the solitude that can be had in close proximity to Ajijic.


Rancho del Oro West road, Lake Chapala

Fast Facts


Homes from $250,000 to over a million


Buyer Demographics:

American 70%

Mexican 11%

Canadian 10%

Foreigner 5%

European 4%


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