August 21, 2015 Running is a big thing in the Lakeside area, there are several running clubs in Ajijic and Chapala, with many participants. Once you become a local you will see that many people run along the "Ciclopista" (bicycle lane that runs along the main highway) between 6 and 8 pm, which is when the heat is not as strong, allowing runners to take their daily jog, some run from Ajijic to Chapala...

Rancho del Oro – Villa Nova Real Estate, Rentals & Info Located slightly West of Ajijic, these subdivisions both have history that dates back over a century where during the 1920s several mines operated in the area during a gold rush, all located in Rancho del Oro (translation: the golden ranch) and Villa Nova. Many streets are still named after mine related terms, such as “Calle de los Mineros”...

July 18, 2015 Although July is a quite month in the Lakeside area, this small event is a fun place to visit during July. The Gastronomic and Cultural Chile event took place on the Ajijic Malecon and there were plenty of stands and activities for visitors and families to enjoy. Its a mixed event where you will find food, crafts, art work, dancing and music. Go back to the Picture Gallery...

Access Lake Chapala Testimonials As the years pass we help more and more newcomers make a smooth transition to the Lakeside area by guiding them through the process of making their move and finding the perfect home to live in. Many of our clients thank us once the process is complete and some provide us with a testimonial letting others know what their experience was like. The Lakeside area is not just...

El Pajarete is a party, in a barn early in the mornings when the cows are being milked. It is also the name of the drink that they make out of fresh cow's milk, liquor, chocolate, sugar and instant coffee. My friend took me to one on a Sunday which is the biggest day for them although people drop in every morning at milking time. Pajaro Above is the cow fountain which is filling up the cup.  The...

June 21, 2015 June marks the start of the rainy season and the biggest satisfaction all lakeside residents get is how beautiful the mountains around the Lake turn green. In a matter of days after the first few rains the Sierra Madre mountains transform from a dried out brown to a beautiful plush green with waterfalls flowing through them in certain areas such as ¨El Tepalo¨. Every local will tell you...

Easter came early this year. The holidays started with the Globos celebration which is just before Ash Wednesday, through March 29th Palm Sunday, April 2nd Maundy (Holy) Thursday April 3rd Good Friday and finally April 5th which was Easter Sunday. But the Easter holiday continues for at least one more week. All beach towns and tourist towns in Mexico are packed to the gills during this time of the year....

May 29th 2015 A kitting event was held the last week of May direct on the Ajijic Malecon. This is a rather new event since it is the second one and this year it turned out to be a hit amongst the local children, since they had a place to fly their kites with others. There was also a cultural market and performances by local school children, performing traditional Mexican dances, such as "El Zapateado"....

So you have done your research by visiting the Lake Chapala & Ajijic area and have decided to make a permanent move. Making this step is very easy, however one thing you do have to decide on is if you are going to be renting first or make the leap of faith by buying a home before knowing the area well enough. Each Lakeside town and subdivision has its virtues and problems. Some common...

Whether you are ready to rent a house in the Lakeside area or return the house you have already rented, we will show you the steps it takes to get both process done smoothly. Please keep in mind that rental agencies and private owners rent differently, starting with the lease agreement. The steps below are common steps required by many rental agencies in the Lake Chapala area. Steps it takes to Rent a...