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The Variety of Mexican Food

Mexican food based on Aztecs and Mayan cooking traditions combined with culinary trends introduced by Spanish colonists, is known for its intense and varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and vegetables (green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes and many more). Mexican Cuisine has become recognized among the world's greatest cuisines. Corn has been Mexico’s traditional staple grain diet for some 4,000 years, but today, rice is equally important. Beans are another staple of the diet and they provide the necessary protein. Chilies (of so many different varieties and … [Read more...]

The Climate in Lake Chapala Mexico

by Karen McConnaughey Bill and I had three main reasons for picking the Lake Chapala area as our retirement destination of choice. We wanted… - A temperate climate - A lower cost of living - To leave the rat race We had both worked since we were 16, and we were just tired of it. I thought Bill would want to retire to Florida (where he lived previously) or Phoenix (where his daughter lived). We were both tired of Kansas City winters and never wanted to shovel snow again. I knew if he chose either of those places, he would be saying ‘bye’ to me in his rear-view mirror. I just couldn’t … [Read more...]

50 Things to Do at Lake Chapala

by Kristina Morgan If you think that entertainment at Lake Chapala will consist of eating at Mexican restaurants and listening to mariachi music everywhere you go, think again! Although you will find authentic Mexican food is to die for and you will have the opportunity to hear marvelous mariachi groups, there is much, much more to the area. I decided to tackle a list of 50 things to do and have wondered if I shouldn’t have made it 75! But for the sake of brevity…I’ll stick with just 50. In truth, there are hundreds of ongoing activities to keep you curious and engaged in this … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]