Traditions

Access Lake Chapala Christmas Party 2023

In Mexico, the Christmas season is marked by a rich tapestry of traditions, and one of the most beloved is the celebration of "Posadas." This event goes beyond individual homes, extending its warm embrace to local businesses that eagerly partake in the merriment, as Access Lake Chapala does every year and hosts their own Posada, creating a sense of unity within the office staff &...

Celebrating Life: Day of the Dead at the Ajijic Plaza 2023

Celebrating Life and Remembrance: Day of the Dead in Ajijic Plaza, Lake Chapala, Mexico. The vibrant town of Ajijic comes alive during the annual Day of the Dead festivities. This cultural celebration, known locally as Día de los Muertos, is a time when families and communities come together to honor and remember their loved ones who have passed away. As you stroll through Ajijic Plaza during the...

Halloween in Chapala & Ajijic Mexico 2023

In Lake Chapala Ajijic, Halloween isn't just a night for spooky costumes and trick-or-treating – it's a festive fusion of Mexican traditions and international customs. The cobblestone streets come alive with scary decorations as locals and expats prepare their Candy bowls for the children. Local businesses such as ours and shops in Ajijic also join in the Halloween festivities, offering plenty of...

Lake Chapala Balloon Globos Regata Ajijic 2023

The 2023 Lake Chapala “Regatta de Globos” (Balloon Regata) took place on September 9th 2023. This event is extremally well known among the Lakeside community and is always a sell out. This year they had more than 3,000 visitors and over 15 teams making the Balloons. All the balloons (Globos) are made out of China paper and the teams that participate take up to 3 months to prepare all the...

The Verbena Jamaica Tradition in Ajijic Mexico 2023

The Ajijic Verbena is a tradition celebrated every year to raise funds for the "Passion of Christ" play that is held the following week after the verbena. The locals meet at the plaza to sell common Mexican dishes such as "Enchiladas", "Sopes" and even "Aguas Frescas (flavored water). A few days before the event is held you will see volunteers decorate the whole plaza with "papel picado" (china...

Day of the Dead in Ajijic Lake Chapala Mexico 2022

One of Lake Chapala & Ajijic's most anticipated events finally took place without any restrictions this November 2nd 2022 after 2 years of cancelations due to COVID19. The Day of the Dead is widely celebrated holiday in Mexico and the Lake Chapala area. Schools close for the day, as well as businesses and government institutions, so all can honor their dead for this symbolic day. This years turn...

Trick or Treating & Halloween in Chapala & Ajijic Mexico 2022

Halloween and Trick or Treating is a very big event for all the local kids on Ajijic & Lake Chapala. For 2022 there was a huge gathering of children vs 2021 when COVID still caused many restrictions. The popular communities for the kids are always La Floresta, Chula Vista and Mirasol where our office is located. This year our office was ready with costumes and we had lots of candy ready for all...

The Rebozo, Flower Fight & Traditional Games Ajijic Mexico 2022

September is one of the most celebrated months in the Lake Chapala & Ajijic Mexico region due to the Mexican Independence Day traditions, which were in full swing this year after also being suspended as all other major events over the past 2 years due to COVID-19  restrictions. The Traditional Games They started out with the "Juegos Tradicionales", which means traditional games. These are...

Lake Chapala Balloon Globos Regata Ajijic 2022

After a long 2 year wait the traditional Lake Chapala "Regatta de Globos" (Balloon Regata) was allowed to take place again in Ajijic after being canceled the previous years due to COVID-19 restrictions. The turn out was a hit and thousands of people enjoyed one of the most anticipated events of the year. Access Lake Chapala once again sponsored the talented team of "Si Lupita" lead by master Balloon...

The Carnaval Ajijic in Lake Chapala Mexico 2022

With the new times of COVID19 and everyone adapting to the new way of living, the festivities in the area where cancel last year, returning this 2022 with all the safety measurements. Every year in February we celebrate in the lakeside “Carnaval Chapala”, this is a tradition that is celebrated in various part of the world such as Marty Gras in United States or Pancake Tuesday in the United...

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