Living and/or investing outside one's home country can be both rewarding and enjoyable. Gathering information in advance and planning ahead will help you avoid frustration. The ability to adapt is a quality that will help greatly, but preparation is the key.
Most people who consider living in Mexico do not want to duplicate their past environments. A part of the excitement of the adventure is having something completely different and enjoying the constant stimulation of a new culture.
The Mexican people are open and friendly and you will find interaction with them quite enjoyable, Tens of thousands from foreign communities have made central Mexico their home, We think they are a special lot. We invite you to join in the adventure of Mexico and enjoy a new design for living.
La Floresta
At the east entrance to Ajijic is La Floresta, a tree-lined residential area. La Floresta is a very desirable place to own a home. Its convenient location with a good homeowner's association providing security patrol, and many fine services, have made many choose this as the ideal place to live. Prices here vary, but $85,000 USD to $150,000 USD is the norm,
Several blocks south of the highway is the lovely Hotel Real de Chapala with its beautiful setting on the lakeshore. It has 85 suites, heated swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, a children's playground, restaurant and the Maria Bonita Bar. Its Sunday Mexican Fiesta, held In the beautiful garden overlooking Lake Chapala, with mariachis and a Mexican buffet, is a delightful experience. Next door to the Real is the Ajijic yacht club, Club Nautico, a members only boating and social club.
South of the highway going toward ajijic is the Lake Chapala Municipal Auditorium. This cultural center has 465 seats, a stage large enough for an 80-piece symphony orchestra and fine sound equipment with excellent acoustics. Next door to the Auditorium Is the Casa de las Artesanias, operated by the state of Jalisco. It contains pottery, clothing and textiles produced in the state and sold at fixed prices.
