The central plaza in Ajijic. In the foreground, a wood sculpture carved from one of the old tree trunks that grace the park.
Lake Chapala — including Chapala, Ajijic & Jocotopec
Lake Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico, is located less than an hour south of Guadalajara. It stretches about 50 miles east to west.
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The little village church in Ajijic, which dates back to the 16th century. |
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During the annual arts festival in August on the malecón in Chapala, you can examine artists' work and enjoy a musical performance too. |
The town of Chapala is a bustling regional center. Like Ajijic and Jocotopec, it boasts a handsome new boardwalk or malecón, where visitors gather to stroll, shop, and enjoy the beauty of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Along "lakeside" a string of villages host both Mexicans and expatriates. Artists, artisans, and furniture makers abound, and weekly street markets offer a chance to find bargains.
Ajiic and surrounding villages boast wonderful architectural and cultural attractions, not to mention one of the best and mildest climates to be found. You can wander the streets and shores, drinking in the colors, expecting pleasant surprises at every turn.
The full tour to Chapala and Ajijic lasts at least four and a half hours.
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Women in traditional dress enter the main church in Ajijic for a wedding.
