Lake Chapala Communities
(Expanded and updated Oct 15, 2024) Thinking of retiring to Lake Chapala? Have you only heard of Ajijic? Well, there is lots more to Lake...
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Michaela
Sep 135 min read
Why Lake Chapala, Mexico?
Unless you have a serious aversion to Mexico, Ajijic, on the shores of Mexico's largest lake, Lake Chapala, is one of the finest places...
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Michaela & Ricardo
Jul 245 min read
Questions To Ask When Purchasing Land & Lots in Lake Chapala
My partner and I have been building a home in Lake Chapala, Mexico and we have learned a lot during the process. If you have thoughts of...
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Michaela
Jul 214 min read
Lake Chapala Developments Along The "Libramiento"
“Where should I live at Lake Chapala?” This question comes up all the time, even from seasoned visitors. The fact is that there are many...
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Michaela
Jun 42 min read
Fun Facts About Ajijic and Lake Chapala
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...
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Michaela
May 313 min read
Ajijic Village: Upper vs Lower
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...
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Michaela
May 204 min read
What's There To Do In Lake Chapala?
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,...
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Michaela
May 176 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...
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Michaela
May 83 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...
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Michaela
Apr 285 min read
Pros And Cons Of Buying A Home In Lake Chapala
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...
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Michaela
Apr 234 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...
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Michaela
Sep 30, 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...
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Michaela
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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...
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Michaela & Ricardo
Aug 15, 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...
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Michaela
Aug 12, 20234 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...
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Michaela
Aug 8, 20233 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...
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Michaela
Aug 8, 20234 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?...
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Michaela
Jul 25, 20234 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...
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Michaela
Jul 14, 20234 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?...
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Michaela & Ricardo
Jun 15, 20234 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,...
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