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pmartini2
  9/8/2016 16:26 EST

I will be arriving on the 20th Sept. I am asking for help in finding a small apartment or room to stay in for a short time while I look around the area for a long term house or apartment rental.
I have never been to the Lake Chapala area before but visited and travelled through most other areas of Mexico.
Currently I am in Antigua, Guatemala.. I came here looking to find a home but Antigua is not it. I finally summoned the help of my trusted locational astrologer who pointed me to the Lake Chapala area. So I expect to stay for many years.
Firstly I need somewhere to start my search from and hope I can get help and advice here on finding a small apartment or room temporarily.
I am a retired woman, single, healthy and fit. No car, no pets.

RVGRINGO
  9/8/2016 16:48 EST

Do you have a residence visa approved by a Mexican Consulate in your legal country of residence? If not, you will have to enter as a tourist (FMM visitante) and leave within 180 days. Other than that, you are very likely to enjoy Chapala, where we lived happily for over 13 years; first, in Ajijic for almost 2 years, then in Chapala proper for over 10. Wish we were still there.

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pmartini2
  9/8/2016 17:18 EST

No, I am just coming as a tourist for the 6 months to check things out. Find the area I want to live in and then I will go to the US and get long term residency organized
Just looking for a place to stay to start to get to know the general area.

sparksmex
  9/9/2016 12:25 EST

Ask here
http://www.insidelakeside.com/

Owner of that board rents apartments

pmartini2
  9/9/2016 13:37 EST

Thank you for taking the time to reply
Patricia

yearout
  9/22/2016 13:33 EST

Hi,
I'm looking for long term rental in lake chapala area. I've been abroad many times,mostly central america,Fiji,Ecuador.
I'm retired on a fixed income. I know the best source for rentals is word of mouth. Online searching is full of deceit, especially if your an american.the price changes...any solid leads would be appreciated.looking for a one bedroom,or studio,with a good price

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sparksmex
  9/22/2016 14:20 EST

Long term ??

You do know you need Resident Visa

pmartini2
  9/22/2016 16:22 EST

I got a visa for 180 days. After that I must leave but I'm not sure for how long I have to
Stay out of the country.

LeiaRowan
  9/22/2016 16:27 EST

I also do tourist visas,.. I believe you need to go out and return in a day or two,.. never a problem so far?,.. :-)

RVGRINGO
  9/22/2016 17:30 EST

Chapala and Ajijic have many B&Bs, with good locations for pounding the pavement to find more permanent digs. There are also numerous hotels, from really cheap to more expensive choices. Let Google help you find a place to stay temporarily.
Enjoy.....

DeniseFaye
  9/22/2016 20:11 EST

Aloha, I am moving from Hawai'i to Lake Chapala area on Monday. WE found a FABULOUS house for long term rental through Mario at AccessLakeChapala.com. He posts pictures, videos, Google maps, anything and everything you might want to know. I highly recommend Mario to anyone looking for a place. He has an email form with every listing and responds quickly. Please tell him I referred you. We just rented Casa Velasco and are *really* pleased with the entire process.
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pmartini2
  9/23/2016 12:32 EST

I just got 180 days visa. I'll be going back to the US on December. If I settle in here I will do all the paperwork from there. Thanks

pmartini2
  9/23/2016 12:36 EST

Thanks, I found a nice place

pmartini2
  9/23/2016 12:38 EST

That's good to hear, thanks

pmartini2
  9/23/2016 12:39 EST

Thanks

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