Chapala

Consider living in Chapala if you want a warm and welcoming community. The city of Chapala is the main anchor on the north side of Lake Chapala. It is also the seat of the Municipality of Chapala, which includes everything to the west, from Ajijic Oeste, Ajijic Centro, La Floresta, San Antonio Tlayacapan, and Riberas del Pilar. East of Chapala includes the towns of Santa Cruz de la Soledad, San Nicolás...

Lake Chapala is consistently ranked high because it has top-of-the-line hospitals and health centers with modern equipment, English-speaking physicians and extremely low costs. Many doctors in Chapala and the Guadalajara area have completed their medical training in the United States and continue their education through seminars and conferences in Europe and the United States. Guadalajara has a world-class...

Incredible climate and natural beauty One of my reasons for moving to Lake Chapala was to get away from the hot Oaxacan summers and cold winters. The high utility costs that go along with the extreme temperatures. Now, I live in San Nicolas de Ibarra, Lake Chapala. The temperature is around 75-80 degrees during the day and around 65-70 degrees at night. I don't even have or need an air conditioner or...

Disc Golf Circuit In the municipality of Chapala, it is very accessible to practice sports, there are several spaces for it, such as the main park (Parque de la Cristianía), the sports unit, the coliseum, and several soccer fields scattered throughout the municipality, as well as spaces to exercise. In the past, the disc golf circuit has been held here. Over time these spaces have been modernized and...

Hiking in Lake Chapala Along the Chapala Lakeshore, there is a great variety of hills and trails to explore and appreciate, some of them are used for camping as they have spaces adapted for this activity, they have esplanades, and sometimes with barbecue grills. Hiking in Lake Chapala can be a lot of fun! From small hills and routes that can last around 40 minutes to 1 hour, to longer hikes, but at the...

Nature in the Lakeside We know that the Chapala Lakeside and specifically the Ajijic area has the second best climate in the world, so its conditions are perfect for the extensive fauna and vegetation that abounds on the shores of Mexico’s largest lake. Nature on the shores of the lake is a daily occurrence here. In the area we can find different landscapes, among which are the lake itself and...

Benito Juarez Coliseum Along the Chapala riverfront, we can find a variety of spaces for physical activity, which is excellent, so that the inhabitants of the area have places for their activities to develop in the best way. The Benito Juarez Coliseum is the headquarters of the municipal sports commission, its ample facilities will make you have a great time. Chapala offers a variety of these spaces...

Laguna Mall Center Although Chapala is still considered a village by its people, according to history, Chapala became a city in 1970. Over the years, we have witnessed the changes and updates that our town has undergone. Centro Laguna Mall is one of them. Architectural innovations, both modern and technological, are taking place all along the Chapala riverfront, every day it is common to see new...

Nieves Arrañaga in La Floresta The Chapala Riviera is not limited to enjoying the serene lake or the charming docks. Beyond these emblematic sites, the region's charm lies in its picturesque towns and abundant activities, each of which caters to a variety of preferences. Snowboarding in La Floresta is one of them. Whether you're a first-time visitor to the area or a seasoned traveler,...

Chapala Tianguis In every city there are unique customs and traditions that residents look forward to. Each person has their own endearing celebrations, drawn by the significance of the event or the associated activities. The Tianguis de Chapala is one of those unique customs. These traditions have withstood the test of time, passed down from generation to generation. It is this chain of inheritance...