Pictures of Halloween in Ajijic 2018

Pictures of Halloween in Ajijic 2018 This year was a rainy Halloween in the Lake Chapala area but this did not stop the kids from hitting the streets to go trick or treating in all the popular communities around Ajijic. Some of the best places kids go to ask for Candy or as they call it "Quiero Halloween" are Mirasol, La Floresta, Lower Chula Vista and Villa Nova. You will see caravans of kids with...

Trick or Treat Halloween in Ajijic 2018

Halloween is also called the Día de las Brujas in Spanish. The Day of the witches. We are going to follow some little witches and goblins on their trick-or-treat adventure and I will give you some facts along the way. Maybe a few things that you didn't know. Halloween in Mexico is not a public holiday but it is celebrated just the same. Not in any different ways than in the USA or other countries...

Pictures of Halloween in Ajijic 2017

  Pictures of Halloween in Ajijic 2017 October and November are two busy months in the Lakeside area and are two of the months that best show how Expats and Mexicans adapt to each other cultures. For example, Mexicans love taking their kids trick or treating and Expats enjoy participating in the Day of the dead events. Check out the pictures below of all the happy kids and make sure to check out our...

Gallery 2016

Gallery Pages:  Current year – 2011 – 2012 – 2013 – 2014 – 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 November 2nd, 2016 | Day of the Dead 2016 Click here to see the whole set of photo October 29th, 2016 | Zombie Thriller 2016 Click here to see the whole set of photos September 16th, 2016 |...

Pictures Regatta Globos Balloon Event 2017

Pictures Regatta Globos Balloon Event 2017 Our personal favorite event of the year is the Regatta de globos. We work months in advance with the team "Si Lupita" to create the best and biggest balloons at the event. This tradition has been passed down by generations and started in the early 50s. You can still find pictures online of when the event first started. Both Expats and Mexicans participate and...

Trick or Treaters 2017 Ajijic Halloween

The Day of the Dead is actually many days with exciting things happening every day. Starting with the Thriller Dance which I wrote about in the previous article. But then there was a zombie parade, and altars for the dead loved ones are set up around town. Wreaths are sold all over town. It is an exciting time of the year. Unfortunately, I was sick. And I only made it to the Thrill the World dance....

The Globos Balloon Regata Festival in Ajijic 2017

After a few months of the rainy season, the Globos Festival kicks off many holidays and hopefully, less rain. Bring on the sunshine! I am ready. And this was one of the prettiest days of the Globos I have ever experienced. There were no signs of rain. Just fluffy white clouds. It was perfect for sending up the fantastic paper mache creations. The first two photos are of the ones belonging to...

The Balloon Globo Regatta in Ajijic 2016

The Globo Regatta was held on a Saturday, Sept. 10th. It is not only the lift off of the beautiful globos but also the lift off of the Independence Day celebrations that last all week. Something interesting is happening day and night until the day after Sept. 16th. Below is the photo of the globo that AccessLakeChapala sponsored with the "Si Lupita" team. It was successful and flew high into the...

Pictures Ajijic Regatta de Globos Balloon 2016

September 10th  2016 The month of September is an active one at Lakeside, with a calendar full of events, however the the Ajijic Balloon Regatta is one of our favorites. Access Lake Chapala takes pride in participating in it and supporting the team “Si Lupita” that creates our balloon every year. Many teams prepare during months before the event, in pasting together the fine china paper that is...

Gallery 2015

Gallery Pages:  Current year – 2011 – 2012 – 2013 – 2014 – 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 December 25th, 2015 | Christmas in Lake Chapala 2015 Click here to see the whole set of photos November 26th, 2015 | The Ajijic Fiestas 2015 Click here to see the whole set of photos November...

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