Living in Ajijic Lake Chapala

We continue our journey through Mexico by leaving the Pacific coast (Barra de Navidad) and heading up in elevation for a stop in the "pueblo magico" of Mazamitla, Jalisco, and then on to Ajijic at Lake Chapala.
A popular expat heaven, the dogs and I experience Ajijic first hand, including going to market and looking at rentals.
Oregon
Nogales, Az
San Carlos, Sonora
Las Mochis, Sonora
Mazatlan, Sinaloa
Sayulita, Nayarit
La Manzanilla, Jalisco
Barra de Navidad, Jalisco
Mazamitla, Jalisco
Ajijic, Jalisco
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[@MoraMargaret]

If you leave a comment I appreciate it! But, youtube is being glitchy and I'm not able to see all comments. They say they are working on the problem. If I don't respond to your comment it's most likely because it has disappeared from my view. Hopefully I will be able to see it soon.

[@yamabiru4553]

Lovely

[@vtwinstarfl1]

I have been to a lot of those places,and would love to move there when the time comes,love your videos, I have one complaint though? TOO SHORT! Kep the coming 😀❤️

[@bernardpaulsen825]

Mazamitla, often referred to as Mexico's Swiss town, is a hidden gem few Gringos know about. It's worthy of a longer visit and dedicated video. It's not unlike Solvang, the Danish town, in California.

[@MoraMargaret]

I loved it! Bummer to only spend the night there, but I hope to go back sometime. After the heat and dust of the coast, Mazamitla felt like a paradise :)

[@trishchoate4732]

You are only a few hours from me. We need to visit.

[@MrHectorrespeto]

Very enjoyable video. I'll be retiring to Mexico in a few years. Loving the doggies.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you. They mean a lot to me.

[@privateprivate1707]

NOOOOOOOOO.... stay in your country!!!! NO MORE FOREIGNERS IN MEXICO!!! AMLO Needs to do something to stop foeigners from moving to Mexico... mEXICO is for MEXICANS!!! Stay away!

[@mwmsearch]

At some point will your money run dry? Then what? Love your videos. TY.

[@MoraMargaret]

It could. Then back to work :(

[@sdonovanca]

Nicely done. Good videography. Ajijic as you probably know by now, is pronounced Ah Hee Heek.

[@MoraMargaret]

Yes, thank you! And thanks for the compliment :)

[@naturerelaxmusic2598]

Thanks for your video. Could you please let me know which is the best site to look for rent in Ajijic?. Is it a safe place to live as a retired?. Thanks in advanced

[@MoraMargaret]

Hi! I just google "Ajijic casa en renta" and you get a BUNCH of options. If you're looking for a month or so, I like Airbnb (can have big discounts for a month long stay) or, if you're looking for some thing more permanent, like 6 months or a year, you might like www.accesslakechapala.com/for-rent-listings/ because the prices are in US dollars so it's easy to get an idea of costs here. The people I've talked to here all say it's a safe place to live. Good luck!

[@naturerelaxmusic2598]

@@MoraMargaret Thank you very much !!!

[@carmentorres1426]

I built a house in Chapala, and go there every July. It’s so beautiful there. We spend most our days in Ajijic.

[@lailja21]

What a sweet video

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you!

[@missmayflower]

So, you’re not actually living in Ajijic as the title suggests. You had a little visit. Nice video. You do a good job of editing and adding music that stays in the background and speak in a lovely well-modulated voice.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you! What a thoughtful comment.

[@roundpaws]

Enjoyed your video. I’m currently living in Mazatlan, but trying to escape the summer heat. I have the potential to rent a place in for three months however I’ve heard from other KZbinrs that the lake is really low and full of algae and smells. Wondering if you have any comments about that and if it affects the enjoyment of staying there?

[@MoraMargaret]

I was just telling someone, the one thing I really don't like about the area is the lake. I've been told there is raw sewage and mucho chemicals flowing into it. I did not detect any smell but it's very low. It is not a healthy body of water and for me, that does effect my perception of the area.

[@roundpaws]

@@MoraMargaret 😔

[@roundpaws]

@@MoraMargaret and the fish you buy there or eat in restaurants, is it from the lake? Is it used to water the agricultural areas?

[@MoraMargaret]

That's a good question. I'm not sure but I would doubt fish come from there.

[@christoschristakopoulos1478]

nice video . The original indigenous name of the town is Atl -xik -xik meaning " the location where the falling water sound goes xik xik . The museum at the center of the town has a painting and the explanation i gave you

[@MoraMargaret]

Thanks so much for the information! I should go to the museum.

[@sonjaellis4333]

Looks beautiful Please be safe.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you Sonja, I will.

[@elsaibarra9134]

I love Mazamitla👍

[@MoraMargaret]

Me too! Maybe we will end up there...?

[@jesusaguilar1945]

Do,you live in Ajijic permanently?

[@MoraMargaret]

No, I stayed a month in the area, and then moved on.

[@luisyana9295]

We where there last year. We where amazed how much ‘gringos’ live there. Welcome to my beautiful Country. 🫶🏽🇲🇽

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you! Yes, it was a little bit of a shock how many.

[@privateprivate1707]

Welcome???? These foreigners are buying MEXICO and your family will not be able to afford it very soon!!! Think what you are saying!

[@Shalompaz-m7w]

Yeah, they pushed theMEXICAN PEOPLE OUT.

[@o2bkjohn]

It's pronounced ah hee heek. We're planning on visiting the area later this summer.

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Hi ❤ I am not far from chapels. It’s so beautiful in Mexico 🇲🇽 have a beautiful blessed day

[@MoraMargaret]

You too! Yes, Mexico is full of beautiful places and beautiful people.

[@MoraMargaret]

You too! Yes, Mexico is full of beautiful places and beautiful people.

[@trishchoate4732]

GF !

[@privateprivate1707]

STAY IN THE STATES!!!! If you can afford USA, deal with bIDEN!

[@privateprivate1707]

People can come TO VISIT.... NOT TO STAY AND IMPOSE "THEIR RIGHTS" AND IDEAS... NO WAY... GET OUT!