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Living at Lake Chapala

Living at Lake Chapala Absolutely Magical... Living at Lake Chapala- your Dream Retirement in Mexico We "Mexpats" consider it both a pleasure and a privilege to feel so welcome living at Lake Chapala, Mexico. Although there are no confirmed statistics, some 17,000 to 20,000 foreigners have made Lake Chapala their home, either full or part time. The area has grown to be one of the most popular colonies in North America. Unlike the traditional resort locations on the coast where people like to vacation, Lake Chapala is a place where people come to live. Here in Chapala and … [Read more...]

Doctor Visit USA vs Mexico

By Karen McConnaughey This article was written a few years ago, but all this information still applies. However, since the peso to dollar exchange is rate is so good right now (July 2017) , your expenses in Mexico would be even less, while the costs quoted in this article quite likely even higher. I haven’t been to a doctor in the states since 2003 so I would probably have sticker shock if I ever had to go when I go back to visit. This is why I always get Travel Insurance when I go back to visit Kansas City! For instance, as of today’s rate in July 2017, if you withdraw … [Read more...]

Is Mexico Safe

By David Huff Editor's Note: David Huff is an avid reader and contributor to the inFocus newsletter. We are glad he took the time to write some common-sense advice about visiting Mexico in general, and Lake Chapala specifically. Whether you live here or are just visiting, please do not “leave your brains at the border!” The question, “Is Mexico Safe?,” has been raised numerous times over the nearly two years that Catherine and I have been retired and living at Lake Chapala. With frequent and numerous news reports and specials, the question is now foremost in the minds of many Canadians and … [Read more...]

Top 8 Reasons Retirees Move to Lake Chapala

So you've worked hard for years and can finally look at retiring! That's great! But where will you live? For some people, getting out of the rat race and enjoying a much better quality of living for far less money is more than wishful thinking, it's their reality and one of the many reasons Lake Chapala is one of the top retirement destinations in the world. This article lays out what I feel are the top reasons why you too should consider Lake Chapala as a retirement destination. For the sake of brevity, I'm going to limit this to eight reasons why people fall in love with--and choose to … [Read more...]