Things to Do and Activities in the Lakeside Area There is no excuse to be bored here. There are things to do every day of the week. Check out the monthly calendar at Ajijic News.com.  I look at it every day. In it you will find the regular meetings and special events. You will find everything from local bands playing at restaurants to art openings and Lake Chapala Society meetings...

Learning to Speak Spanish in Lake Chapala Not speaking Spanish may sometimes be a deal breaker for people when they think of coming here to live. The first and most important point in this article is to say that you don’t have to be able to speak Spanish in order to enjoy living here. Because there are so many expats here, a great number of the Mexicans have learned to speak English. They know that is...

Drinking water in Ajijic, Chapala and Mexico in general I am sure you are aware of the drinking water problems in Mexico. “Please don’t drink the water” is a common phrase here. But it isn’t anything to be concerned about if you just take a few precautions. Water problems can exist anywhere, even in the States. I remember one time I went to Las Vegas and got deathly sick for two weeks. I am sure...

The Alphabet of Fruits and Vegetables in the Lake Chapala Area In this article we are going to name fruits and vegetables through the alphabet that you can get in the Lake Chapala and Ajijic area.  There are many places to buy these fruits and vegetables. You can go to the outdoor markets (like the Wednesday Market in Ajijic), or the indoor markets in the plazas. You can buy things off farmer’s...

Ajijic & Lake Chapala Weather: Second Best Climate in the World Where is the best weather in the world? I hear many conversations about this subject when I am sitting in public places and eavesdropping. Sorry, but that is what writer’s do, eavesdrop. Where else would we get our ideas? But what is the weather really like in Chapala and Ajijic? Let us show you. Lake Chapala Mexico is considered to...

Current and updated as of March 2019 (Toll prices may vary) This driving guide has been put together by Kevin Paulini from Ajijic Legal and Immigration services. Kevin has personally done this drive over 15 times and  is part of the AccessLakeChapala.com team. Kevin is also our Immigration and Legal specialist. To contact Kevin, you can us our general contact button on the navigation bar above and we...

Current and updated as of 2019 (Toll prices may vary) This is a detailed driving instruction from Lake Chapala all the way to Laredo Texas. This driving guide has been put together by Kevin Paulini from Ajijic Legal and Immigration services. Kevin is part of the AccessLakeChapala.com team and our Immigration and Legal specialist. To contact Kevin, you can us our general contact button on the navigation...

Driving In Mexico and Lake Chapala If you are planning on driving down to Lake Chapala then this section is for you. We will answer all your questions concerning car importation, roads in Mexico, driving instructions, getting your Mexican drivers license and more. In the lakeside area we have a very large Exapt community and they are divided into two types: Snowbirds and Full time...

Transportation around Ajijic, Lake Chapala and Guadalajara Transportation is one of my top five reasons for moving into the Lake Chapala area. I hate driving. I love walking. This is a great place for walking. Ajijic is small enough so a person can easily walk from one end of town to another in an afternoon. Below I will mention some of the options you have regarding transportation. Renting a car locally...

Living in Lake Chapala and Ajijic with Your Dog or Cat Mexico is a wonderful place for dogs and cats. I see far more dogs than cats around town but maybe that is because cats are so secretive. They like to hide and watch everything. Cats are mysterious. Some places in Mexico won’t allow dogs or cats. They aren’t allowed on buses and in most hotels. There is a good web site that lists pet friendly...