Lake Chapala

Ajijic Casa Hogar Cathedral Chapultepec Folkloric Ballet Founders of Guadalajara History Museum Hospicio Cabaňas Lake Chapala Liberty Market Mariachis Opera House Palacio Gobierno Plaza Liberacion Plaza Tapatia Pyramids Rotonda Stately Homes Tequila Tlaquepaque

Lake Chapala

 

 

Lake Chapala

Lake Chapala and the city of Chapala are famous in their own right. This area along the shoreline of México's largest lake is where the many Mexican businessmen and upper class families have weekend and summer homes. The lake itself has lost much of it's attractiveness, but the area itself remains attractive and still thrives. The entire lakeside area has also become a haven for retirees from around the world. Foreigners, from all over the world, drawn here by the constantly pleasant climate and moderate cost of living have established retirement communities along the northern shore of the lake.

 

cathedral

 

 

 

 

confessional built into the arch

 

baptism of Jesus by John

 

church courtyard

The town of Chapala is a pleasant 45 minute drive from the center of Guadalajara and the change of pace is easily recognizable and readily felt. It is a different world, a small town atmosphere, which will instantly cast a spell on almost anyone who is willing to make the short trip. A few older hotels, along with more and more Bed and Breakfast inns are available to those who wish to spend the night or a few days. There are no big hotels or high rise office buildings to break the tranquil feeling that you may have just stepped back in time.

 

government building

 

PRI party in Chapala

 

town fountain

Lake Chapala is a favorite weekend getaway for the people from Guadalajara. They come to Chapala to relax and dine in the many restaurants that specialize in fresh fish dishes and snacks. An array of locally produced sweets and deserts offer yet another excuse to spend an entire afternoon here. There are also many small shops and stands that specialize in hand made crafts, many of which are made locally. Lake Chapala is located thirty miles southeast of Guadalajara.

 

town square


Venus?

 

on the main street

Photos of Chapala market

 

on the lake front

 

 

 

 

 

the pier

 

 

looking at the hills from Lake Chapala


Photos from 1981

 

 

 

 

 


 

Photos of a home on the hill above the lake

 

fountain, looking toward the lake

 

fountain, looking toward the Braniff Mansion


Braniff Mansion

 

 

1906

 

 

 

 

Photos of nearby Ajijic


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