Lake Chapala
18 years
The Lake Chapala Society, tennis, swimming, gyms, volleyball, tennis, golf, pubs, restaurants.
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The people are very accepting. You never hear them yell across the plaza or fighting in public, there's alot of PDA, family love, siblings holding hands, walking down the street.
Most folks, who remain to be working, are artists, metal workers, mecanicos, gardeners, if they're out of work, they´ll look for work, perhaps, helping an ex pat.
Of course, the local folks thrive on the family life, fiestas for any reason at all and the all popular soccer games.
Don't let the media scare you away. If you are not involved in the drug business, you most likely will not be in trouble. There is a presence of police and military here, but we're also hosting the Pan Am games this year!
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guestGreat Information, but there's so much more to know about the Lake Chapala - Ajijic area. I've lived at Lake Chapala for over 11 years, Glad to share my information. Anyone wanting more complete information should e mail me at [email protected]
guestI am possibly planning on moving to Chapala next April or May . I am 65 now will be 66 then on a small amount of Social Security each month. I am planning on bringing my wife & 9 year old son there to live also. Presently they both live in the Philippines. I would like to know how much monthly income does the Mexican Government require me to have each month for the 3 of us to establish permanent residency there . Thank You Charles Donaldson [email protected]
guestGood Report overall, If anyone needs detailed info on Lake Chapala they can contact me ( a 10 plus year resident) at [email protected] Sid Grosvenor
PeggyxpatI have read the lake is very polluted can't swim or fish. I find this disappointing to say the least.
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