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About the Ajijic & Chapala Area

Sierra Madre Occidental Mountain Range

The following links will answer many of the FAQ’s about the Ajijic & Chapala area. It will also give you a glimpse into the nearly endless possibilities of activities, services and amenities available, as well as providing maps of the region and its many interesting and charming communities along Lake Chapala.

Anything not addressed here is just a phone call away; I love talking about Ajijic, Lake Chapala, and our life here in Mexico. Feel free to call me anytime.  I have a Vonage VOIP telephone number for toll-free calls from the United States and Canada, 281.303.5824.

Life, In General

Weather

Lake Chapala

The single major attraction of the Lake Chapala area is undoubtedly[…] read more

Banking Information/Currency Converter

Banking in Lake Chapala area

Naturally, the exchange rate varies daily, but is normally around[…] read more

Telephone, Internet and Mail Services

TelMex

Local landline telephone service is a Telmex monopoly in the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area, but[…] read more

Cost of Living

cost of living in Ajijic

The 10,000 – 15,000 expatriates who live in the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area[…] read more

Grocery, Pharmacy and Liquor Stores

Grocery, Pharmacy and Liquor Stores

Expatriates are able to find just about everything they had back home[…] read more

Maps of the Ajijic, Lake Chapala Area

Maps of the Ajijic, Lake Chapala Area

Welcome to the World of Interactive E-Maps[…] read more

Is Mexico a safe place to live?

Is Mexico a safe place to live

Those of us who have made Mexico our home feel that the media[…] read more

Activities

Ajijic & Lake Chapala Restaurants

Ajijic & Lake Chapala Restaurants

For its relative size, the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area offers a large selection of[…] read more

Shopping

Shopping

Just about everything you’ve taken for granted in your native country[…] read more

Sports

Sports

Nearly everything you can find to do at home is available here[…] read more

Religion

Religion

Mexico is a predominantly Roman Catholic country[…] read more

Charitable Organizations

Charitable Organizations

One of the best answers to the question[…] read more

Social Clubs

Social Clubs

Among the numerous clubs and organizations one can join, the most helpful to visitors[…] read more

Day Trips

Day Trips

The shoreline in Chapala is a favorite launching site for boats[…] read more

Spas & Thermal Baths

Spas and thermal baths in Lake Chapala

There are several spas in the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area from the modest–where a one-hour massage[…] read more

Entertainment

Music

auditorium in La Floresta

There is a very nice auditorium located in the La Floresta[…] read more

Movies & Theatre Stage Productions

movie & theatre in ajijic

First-run movies & theatre stage productions are easy to find […] read more

Fiestas, Parades, Charreada (Mexican Rodeo)

Fiestas, Parades, Charreada (Mexican Rodeo)

A fun and fascinating aspect of life in Mexico is that it seems[…] read more

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