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Ajijic Mexico takes great pride in its Day of the Dead celebrations, every November 2nd you will see wonderful decorations in town, the locals visiting the cemetery to spend this special day with their deceased loved ones and of course candlelit altars honoring the dead. One of Ajijic's most famous Murals is by Maestro Efren Gonzalez and known to everyone as" The Day of the Dead Wall" on Marcos Castellanos...

Access Lake Chapala has put together a detailed Video Series regarding the most “Common questions when moving to Lake Chapala Mexico & Investing in Real Estate”. It covers many topics that we are constantly asked about and also shows you step by steps processes we go through with our clients when they decide to purchase property in the Ajijic & Lake Chapala Mexico area. You can also see our...

Yet another year has past since this well known popular tradition has been officially canceled due to COVID19. In 2020 it was also completely canceled, since the pandemic was in fill force during that year. The town was hopeful that the Ajijic Balloon Regatta "Globos"tradition for 2021 would continue, and all was looking as such, since many restrictions were lightened due to so many people receiving their...

Access Lake Chapala has put together a detailed Video Series regarding the most “Common questions when moving to Lake Chapala Mexico & Investing in Real Estate”. It covers many topics that we are constantly asked about and also shows you step by steps processes we go through with our clients when they decide to purchase property in the Ajijic & Lake Chapala Mexico area. You can also see our...

The "El Tepalo" is Ajijic's most popular Waterfall, that seasonally flows with water sometimes starting as early as June and can last all the way up until September. After a heavy nights rainfall, most Ajijic  locals already sense that the Tepalo will have running water. Getting their hiking shoes ready they head for a Donuts shop at the popular "Donas Donuts" and then start the hike up to see the...

Access Lake Chapala has put together a detailed Video Series regarding the most “Common questions when moving to Lake Chapala Mexico & Investing in Real Estate”. It covers many topics that we are constantly asked about and also shows you step by steps processes we go through with our clients when they decide to purchase property in the Ajijic & Lake Chapala Mexico area. You can also see our...

Access Lake Chapala has put together a detailed Video Series regarding the most "Common questions when moving to Lake Chapala Mexico & Investing in Real Estate". It covers many topics that we are constantly asked about and also shows you step by steps processes we go through with our clients when they decide to purchase property in the Ajijic & Lake Chapala Mexico area. You can also see our...

Taqueria “Chuy” is great recommendation that Access Lake Chapala wants to share with you, we encourage the local business and we want to make sure you always taste our local food gems. Jose de Jesus Zepeda Gonzalez, started his small taco business along with his wife Gloria 30 years ago with a small taco stand on the main avenue of Chapala. Man at Taco stand in Chapala Mexico As soon as the...

As the winter starts to say goodbye spring arrives in the lakeside blooming with clouds of Purple, Yellow, and Pink Primavera & Jacaranda Trees. These Trees are part of the gems that make the lakeside originally special, as the color of the leafs blends into all the vegetation that surrounds the streets and community. The Jacaranda Tree & Primavera (also known as Guyacan tree) is originally...

Ajijic is a small community located in western Mexico, on the shore of Lake Chapala, its name is derived from the Nahuatl (axixic) that means, place where the water spills, a colorful and very picturesque town full of peace and tranquility, founded in the 16th century. The village of Ajijic has become a favorite among expats from all over the world. Besides of all it offers such as colorful...