Before Moving to Lake Chapala: After 12 Years, The Map Guide I Wish I Had

Moving or visiting Lake Chapala, Mexico? After living here for 12 years, I put together the complete map tour and area overview that I wish I had before arriving! In this video, we go over the entire Lake Chapala corridor—from Guadalajara airport and Chapala all the way through San Antonio Tlayacapan, Ajijic, West Ajijic, San Juan Cosalá, and Jocotepec. We also explore the surrounding highway connections to Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, and Mexico City, as well as the differences in home prices, rentals, local amenities, and expat communities. 🔗 Explore local businesses, rentals, and services: https://finditajijic.com If you found this overview helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more Lake Chapala and Ajijic guides! #Ajijic #LakeChapala #MovingToMexico #RetireInMexico #MexicoRealEstate 00:00 - Introduction & Why You Need a Map Tour 00:14 - Regional Overview: Mexico City, Guanajuato & Guadalajara 01:35 - Driving to the Coast: Puerto Vallarta & Manzanillo 02:32 - Highway Safety & Travel in the Region 03:09 - Guadalajara Zoo, Culture & Airport Distance 04:12 - Overview of the Lake Chapala Corridor 05:03 - Expat Hubs vs. Authentic Mexican Towns 05:35 - Golf Courses & Coming from the Airport 06:02 - Living in Downtown Ajijic vs. West Ajijic 07:04 - Mezcala Island & Eastern Lake Communities 07:36 - Real Estate & Rental Prices Along the Lake 08:38 - Chapala Overview, Malecón & Parks 09:06 - Hiking in the Mountains 09:40 - Malecóns, San Antonio & Shopping (Centro Laguna & Walmart) 11:11 - Hospitals & Medical Clinics in the Area 12:06 - Markets (Tianguis), Grocery Stores & Dining 12:28 - San Juan Cosalá & Hot Springs 13:09 - Jocotepec Overview & Malecón 13:35 - Where Most Expats Live & Local Lifestyle 14:43 - FindItAjijic.com & Wrap Up