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Retire To Mexico’s Lake Chapala – An Essential Planning Guide

Plan Your Move to Lake Chapala Mexico the Right Way You’ve read about the beauty of the Lake Chapala area and how enticing it seems from the descriptions in the pictures and articles. You've done some research on this as a possible retirement destination. It looks very promising - even exotic! But reading about moving to Mexico and actually doing it are two different things. Relying on what you read on the internet or what you hear from other people can be dangerous - how much of it is "Fake News" or just out-of-date information? So without a doubt, it is a good idea to do your “due … [Read more...]

Excellent Health Care in Mexico

You Will be Amazed at the Excellent Health Care in Mexico Options! For most of us ‘Boomers’ Health Care is a very important consideration. There are many aspects to Health Care from ‘Tourista’ (Montezuma’s Revenge) to major surgery, dental, natural medicine, private insurance to the National Medical System, prescription drugs and many items in between. It’s a big topic and a very important one. If you haven’t spent much time in Mexico, this could be one of your major concerns. It should not be, especially if you are considering living near one of the major cities or tourist … [Read more...]

Lake Chapala Seasons and Temperatures

We enjoy subtle Seasons in Lake Chapala In Lake Chapala we do have subtle seasons but no extremes. Throughout the year the mornings and evenings are cooler, great for tennis, golf or taking the walking trail up the mountains to the Little Chapel or the Old Burial Grounds. The Lake sits about 5200 feet (1584.96 meters) above sea level so we get virtually no humidity. The triple mountain range surrounding the lake protects the area from prevailing northerly winds creating this excellent micro climate we so enjoy. The effects of the lake and mountains ensure that temperatures are pleasantly … [Read more...]

Crossing the Border

Here are some things you need to know when you decide to drive across the Mexican border. It's easy when you know how. Whether you are driving or flying into Mexico, you will need: Proof of citizenship As of 2007 you need to have a valid passport to enter Mexico (exception - there is a 25-mile area close to the border where this isn't necessary). As of January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport to re-enter the United States so you will also need the passport to get back into the United States. With proof of … [Read more...]

Cost of Living in Mexico and Lake Chapala

The affordable cost of living in Mexico and specifically the Lake Chapala, Ajijic area is one of the major attractions (along with our near-perfect climate) for moving here. It has been estimated that the cost of living in Mexico to less than in the United States and Canada. However, Focus On Mexico has added a section for cost of living comparisons for the entire USA and Canada... There are people who live here (and own a home) on their U.S. government pensions. However, having said that, the stories that you read that say you can live here on $500 or $600 a month are simply no longer … [Read more...]