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FAQ's About Visiting Lake Chapala
Ajijic Malecon, Lake Chapala, Mexico Since starting the web page “Retire In Lake Chapala”, I have received countless emails about topics...
Michaela
4 days ago5 min read
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The Unique Mexican Charm Of Ajijic
Basket street vendor Lake Chapala, Mexico “Peeescaaadooo!' The call is loud and booming. It is the local fish vendor coming up the...
Michaela
4 days ago3 min read
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How To Avoid Expatriate Failure
Ajijic street mural, Lake Chapala, Mexico Thinking of expatriating to Lake Chapala? Are you aware of and considered the difficulties you...
Michaela
4 days ago4 min read
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San Miguel de Allende or Ajijic? Which Is Better?
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato This is a frequently asked question by potential expats looking to move to Mexico. So which is...
Michaela
4 days ago5 min read
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Best Day Trips From Lake Chapala
Visiting Lake Chapala but want to explore a little further afield? There are several great trips that can (and should) be done so that...
Michaela
5 days ago4 min read
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Things To Do In Lake Chapala
Are you looking at retiring to Lake Chapala? Are you wondering if there is enough for you to do? Wonder no more. Here is a (scratch the...
Michaela
Nov 20, 20246 min read
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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...
Michaela
Sep 13, 20245 min read
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Living in Lake Chapala
Heart Of Ajijic Sign, Ajijic, Mexico You can retire anywhere in the world right? Maybe even retire right in your own home town? So why...
Michaela
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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Q & A's About Living In Lake Chapala
Questions, questions! I get lots of great questions from all of you wonderful people exploring the possibility if living in Lake Chapala...
Michaela
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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Being A Single Woman In Ajijic
Ajijic, Jalisco could be one of the safest and best places in the world for a single woman to retire. With it's large and well...
Michaela
Jul 3, 20245 min read
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A Tale Of Three Expats
People come from all over the world to retire in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Why? What motivated them to make the transition to a different...
Michaela & Ricardo
Jul 3, 20247 min read
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10 Things Living In Ajijic Has Taught Me
I truly feel that the move to Ajijic 11 years ago has changed my life! For the better! What a wonderful, fantastic opportunity this has...
Michaela
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Street Vendors Of Ajijic
Every day street vendors set up their merchandise along the side of the carretera (highway) in Ajijic. Indeed, part of the color and...
Michaela
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Surviving April & May In Lake Chapala
I think it's safe to say that the months of April and May are the least favorite months for most of the expats living in Lake Chapala....
Michaela
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Culture Shock In Lake Chapala?
How different is life in Ajijic compared to where you are from in the U.S or Canada? Is it possible for you to adapt to the unusual...
Michaela
Jun 19, 20245 min read
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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,...
Michaela
May 20, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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