A simple buyers guide1. Know your neighborhoodsThe Lake Chapala area has many towns and neighborhoods. Everything from 5-star condo living to authentic Mexican villages. For this reason the most important decision isn’t where you want to live but more how you want to live. If you like the sounds of children playing in the town square and church bells in the morning then you most...

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 Spain’s gift to MexicoThe cupula that you see incorporated into the Mexican architecture adds to the charm, but did you know they serve a purpose as well?Check out this article by J. Brad GrieveThe Cúpula: Spain’s gift to Mexico’s colonial architecture by J. Brad GrieveHome Construction & Maintenance in MexicoOther than a great view of the lake or mountains, there is nothing...

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The town of Chapala, Jalisco MexicoIf you are looking for a place where you can rest and feel free from stress of the bustle and pollution of the city, the town of Chapala is a magical place full of tradition, folklore and a special charm to live a great experience.  A place that offers total relaxation combined with a nice interaction with friendly people and a feeling of real harmony...

/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} San Antonio Tlayacapan is a small town on the north shore of Lake Chapala located between Ajijic and Chapala.  Despite all the foreign...

The Town of Jocotepec Jocotepec is a town around the Chapala Lake that gets many visits from people including Guadalajara and surrounding areas because of its very popular foods.  A dish made with goat called “birria” is very popular and also a pomegranate punch and handmade ice cream (nieve de garrafa).  Jocotepec has a large market area with more than 50 stores.  Additionally, it...

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The Neighborhood of Upper AjijicEverybody knows “Lower Ajijic”. Every visitor, newcomer and local residents has enjoyed the lively plaza, the Wednesday outdoor market/tianguis, the Malecon for a stroll along the lake, etc. Along with all that, Lower Ajijic also has the highest concentration of restaurants, galleries, shops and other businesses that make it such an interesting place to...

The Neighborhood of West Ajijic and it’s Gated Communities Puerta Arroyo, Arroyo Alto, Los Sabinos and La Reserva are four separate communities built by Interlago Group.  Winding cobblestone streets and bougainvillea covered walls set the scene in all these communities creating that “ vacation” feel.All four communities are gated 24/7 offering a high level of security for all its...