Living in Ajijic or Chapala? Which One Is Right For You?

If you were to ask the majority of retirees and other expats living in the Lake Chapala area what they love about it, you’d get a variety of opinions.

Everything from great weather, good food, rich culture, various events, nightlife, and lower cost of living would be the norm. Ajijic is the mecca of this area for expats who seek a well-established expat community. But what about neighboring Chapala?

In this video, I want to take you on a quick journey through Ajijic and Chapala so you can learn about the differences between both towns, the rental market in each, and why you might like one over the other.

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Mariana Lange

Mariana Lima-Lange was born in Mexico and moved to the U.S. when she was a child. Every year she would split her time between life in the U.S. and Mexico- which gave her a deep understanding about Mexican culture, lifestyle, and traditions. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. Since 2019, our blog posts, resources, videos, and COMPLETE Mexico Relocation Online Guide have helped thousands move to Mexico the right way!