Lake Chapala Ajijic Mexico Information

Welcome to Ajijic at Lake Chapala Mexico

Welcome to Ajijic, Mexico! If you are planning for retirement and thinking about Mexico, consider the sunny northern shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico’s largest freshwater lake. With a community of more than 7,000 seasonal and full time foreign residents who call “Lakeside” home, Ajijic (ah-hee-heek) has one of the world’s two best climates and a low cost of living. This pre-colonial village in Western Mexico’s Sierra Madre mountains makes for unparalleled living in a quaint Mexican village with all the services and amenities of lovely Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city, only about 30 minutes away.

A bit about life in our wonderful village of Ajijic…

Ajijic has numerous active social groups in the area including The Lake Chapala Society, with more than 3,100 members, bridge clubs, garden clubs, the American Legion, and the Lakeside Little Theater, to name a few of the more than 40 active clubs and charitable organizations. A variety of classes, including art, handicrafts, music and, of course, español, are available, as well as sports such as tennis, golf, walking, boating and fishing! The concerts, art galleries, and restaurants will delight your senses.

Why Not Give Mexico a Try?

Living outside of one’s home country can be the most rewarding and enjoyable time of one’s life. Gathering information in advance and planning ahead will help you avoid frustration. The ability to adapt is a quality that will help greatly, but preparation is the KEY. Most people who consider living in Mexico do not want to duplicate their past environments. A part of the excitement of the adventure is doing something completely different, and enjoying the constant stimulation of a new culture. The Mexican people are open and friendly, and you can make life-long friends. And, speaking for the tens of thousands in the expat

community who have made central Mexico their home, we think that we are a special group. Read more