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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...]

Retire This Year in Lake Chapala Mexico

By Karen McConnaughey Changing Your Life in Lake Chapala, Mexico I received an interesting email recently telling me.“This is your chance; this is your year. It's time to stop thinking about it...time to stop dreaming about it...time to make it happen.” And, it hit an emotional chord with me because it was talking about retiring in a foreign country. As I continued to read, my mind wandered back to when Bill and I retired in 2003. Our first day in our new life in Lake Chapala, Mexico, was February 1, 2004. I was days shy of being 59 and Bill was 62. We had bought a house in Mexico … [Read more...]

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...]

About Life in Lake Chapala

Our Little Pocket of Paradise is a Haven for Mexpats Lake Chapala, nestled in a mountain valley just 50 minutes south of Guadalajara and 25 minutes from the international airport, is the largest inland body of water in Mexico. It is 66 miles(106 kilometres) long and 13 miles (21 kilometres) wide and is situated on the border between the states of Jalisco and Michoacan and approximately a 3 ½ hour drive from the Pacific ocean. The most popular area for "Mexpats" (Canadians, Americans, Europeans) is located on the northwestern shoreline and is made up of a series of small villages over a 20 … [Read more...]