THIS EXPAT HOTSPOT was NOT what we EXPECTED! (Ajijic Mexico)

[@AmeliaAndJP]

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[@irenemassey6292]

Lake(lago agua) = mosquitos

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

boganvilla...it is a vine and pretty

[@colleenjolicoeur6059]

Enjoying the Lingo Pie recommend and the savings. Brutally quick pace of speaking on the videos!!! But that is how people really speak.

[@robbydad4321]

Those plants on the fences are called Bougainvilleas otherwise called paper flower. They come in different colors like white, purple, magenta, yellow and orange.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! They are like craft paper.

[@Jamie-dz8dg]

@@AmeliaAndJP Careful of the thorns on those things. They are beautiful though

[@andreawisner7358]

In Mexico, bugambilia.

[@julianathompson8623]

Curacao in Colombia

[@gringoviejo1935]

reminds me of a crepe myrtle

[@ericdrews5050]

Ajijic is my favorite town, full of art, music, great food and cultural events

[@gringoviejo1935]

FYI: Schwab bank is often recommended for international travelers as they charge no transaction fees for overseas ATM withdrawals & they refund fees charged by ATMs.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Yes. We have Schwab and they did refund the fees, but it was still shocking to pay $9 to withdraw $40.

[@ericdrews5050]

I use Capital One 360

[@AmandaAbella]

I’m in Guadalajara and I keep being told about Ajijic! It’s on our list for a weekend trip.

[@michellebordiere]

I enjoyed Ecuador, but I really enjoyed Ajijic two weeks ago. I locked in an apartment and I should be arriving tomorrow by auto. it is a magical place and not just because it’s 500-year-old village, but because it has a energy vortex there at the end of the malacon I was told. I can’t argue about that because I felt very very joyful the whole time I was there.

[@alainbergeron4520]

Ajiic is a great place, many ex-pats found their Shangri-la there. Weather, food, cost of living make this gem of a Pueblo a slice of paradise.

[@janerkenbrack3373]

I was in Chapala way back in 1976 to spend time with my Grandfather who spent part of his retirement there. Wonderful place.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

I bet it was a lot different then!

[@janerkenbrack3373]

@@AmeliaAndJP I joined the new release late, so I'll have to go back and watch it. But yes, it was a charmer, a place where Mexicans would go on vacation. We stayed at the Hotel Nido, which I think is only known by a plaque on the wall now.

[@debbiejohnston494]

Beautiful video!!! This is the one I’ll send to share my new home!!! I move in January and am thrilled. You shared some of my favorite places and captured the tranquility of this magical place. This was a surprise! I love your videos of Ecuador and appreciate you sharing my favorite place on earth! Happy travels!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it! That place really is peaceful! 😊

[@GaryDerry11]

Thank you for visiting a place I have been curious about for years! I appreciated quiet rather than blaring music and beware of mosquitoes... The reference to same elevation as Denver also helped give me perspective. Thanks!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@pimacanyon6208]

same elevation as Denver but not the same latitude! That's the reason Oaxaca has such a mild climate: it too has the same elevation as Denver but not the same latitude ;-)

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

@@AmeliaAndJP , mosquitoes are everywhere. They, like roaches, will out live humans, even after the final cleansing of fire, lol!

[@idw9159]

love the content and ajijic - at 3:20 the plant is called bougainvillea the purple color is from special leaves (bracts) - can also be white

[@alaintr67]

Thank you for the video, I really like Ajijic, I'm going back in January for a month. I fell in love with this place and I think I will spend several months a year when I retire (soon). Thanks again and continued your good work, I've been following you on youtube for some time. Alan from Quebec.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! Ajijic is beautiful!

[@jackbaldwin3649]

Yes, please show us more of the Chapala area! Thanks!

[@deborah9384]

Thanks for this lovely video. The restaurants were amazing, beautiful flowers lined streets, and wildlife. Very serene. The dog looked like he was welcoming you to his neighborhood, then leaves a gift. I was rolling over😂😂😂Where I am, outside Dallas, we have a lot of bobcats and coyotes, wildlife everywhere. I’m surprised at the number of diverse restaurants! Thank you for the great tour. P.S. The Mexican chocolate is a delicacy. Looking forward to your next tour!

[@troymills9437]

We've lived in the Lago Chapala area for just over 5 years. We live in San Antonio Tlayacapan (where Super Lake is located). You are correct about the streets. That's the one thing I don't like about Lakeside, all of the cobblestones. Honestly, I try to avoid Ajijic as much as possible. Everything there is centered around gringos. Yes, there is obviously a lot of locals who live there as well but a lot of the businesses cater to the gringo community. Food, rent, and ATM fees are all 'gringo priced' in Ajijic. Case in point, ATM fees at my bank in San Antonio Tlayacapan are only 58 pesos, not the ridiculous 180+ that you paid in Ajijic. There are two overwhelming positives to living here, (1) the people; the Mexican people are the warmest, friendliest people anywhere, and (2) the weather; it's practically perfect year round. The exception being the month of May when it can be very hot and dusty.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing the additional info! 👍

[@DarrellTurner2016]

I agree with the poster above. I also live in San Antonio Tlayacapan because I didn't want to live in a community that catered so much to gringos. although we also have cobble stone streets they are less rough to walk and bike on and ours are also wider than what I find in Ajijic.

[@fruitloops3718]

I've noticed jp and Amelia frequent the more upgrade or gringo style places. I definitely enjoy the content and different perspective. If you want to live like a local check out vagabond awake.

[@force10jc]

Thanks for the enlightening video on what appears to be a very nice destination. I may just have to add it to my list.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dmb3428]

looks like more US influence at least in some shops are showing up the farther north you go, would be interesting to know after these trips if your choice of Ecuador was strengthened or the allure of moving closer to the US in Mexico crossed your minds ..personally I love Mexican cuisine

[@rinas5843]

You guys did an amazing job on this video! My hubby and I moved Lakeside 3 months ago, and we love it!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! 🥳

[@kathianderson6485]

The plant with the “paper” flowers is bougainvillea. I’m from Arizona and they are everywhere there. I also I lived in San Miguel de Allende where they were also abundant. They are beautiful and prolific, and also a bit messy.

[@justinesimone5343]

Florida has them too

[@daveadams5607]

Nice video, been watching your adventures in Ecuador for a while. I am renting a wonderful place in Upper La Floresta for a year, trying to decide if that will be my new home.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! That area is really nice!

[@blancabulgrin5560]

I think your right it does look like jungle ,an tropical ,I never seen this part it is beautiful thank for showing it!

[@charlesdunn169]

Thanks guys 😄 you all are awesome 😎

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias!

[@EntrepreneurExpat]

We were just at the thermal spas in the Lake Chapala area last week and it's wonderful! By the way, Amanda (one half of the Entrepreneur Expat duo) moved to Mexico a year ago and she mentioned she watched your videos many years ago and inspired her to really start looking into moving abroad. She says she finally did it and thank you!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Wow! That’s great! Thanks! 🥳

[@hopinsanity]

Such a great video! I love Ajijic so much. My partner and I have a house there and try to get there as often as possible. Unfortunately, not in a position yet to move there permenantly, but look forward to that day! Your video brought me back there! I think you represented the town well. Thanks for posting!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hopinsanity]

Also, another way to convert peso-->dollars. Just multiply the peso amount by 0.05 and there you go!

[@joedogstar2009]

Traffic there a big problem

[@jamesrina6988]

Thank you for showing our new home town of Ajijic in such a delightful light. We escaped Las Vegas a few months ago, sold our house just in time and bought a home actually actually between Wallmart and the San Antonio Malecon just a few blocks east of your Airb&b. Love just about every moment in Ajijic. The altitude is the same as Denver but it is much farther south, = to Hawaii on the equator. No snow on the mountains around Ajijic.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats on your escape! 🥳

[@russdemott1]

they have a Walmart?

[@adamcook6396]

@@russdemott1 Check around the 15 minute mark on the video.

[@cylon5741]

@@russdemott1 Looks like two Costco stores in nearby Guadalajara.

[@Supe2U]

The purple flower plants come from France and called Bougenvillas

[@cherrlyn381]

Looking forward to more of Mexico.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! We have several more coming!

[@Godlvr008]

Bougainvilleas, all over Fl too. We have in our yard

[@JCA51698]

I was there last month! I turned 48 on a boat on Lake Chapala! Great place!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Feliz cumpleaños! 🥳

[@chicharon101]

Some misconceptions in this video: 1. Quietness: Like every Mexican hot town this place is relatively quiet during the day but in the evening and nights, especially on weekends, it gets very noisy when everybody gets out and start celebrating. 2. Weather: You arrived here when there was a hurricane in the pacific that caused the weather to be very comfortable. Usually it is hot and the sun can be very strong. the UV alert for this place is usually the highest all year around. Even in the winter it can be hot during the day if there is no cold front. 3. Lake Chapala: It is big but very shallow. It is very contaminated and the viewers can see that in the video. One should be very careful not to eat fish here because the fish in the lake could be contaminated heavily with heavy metals.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We mentioned the hurricane and even talked about how it affected the weather. In the neighborhood where we stayed, it was very quiet and we walked around El centro at night. Nothing compared to the loudness of Ecuador. We’ll talk about the lake pollution in another video. Nothing you shared could be considered a misconception, but thanks for sharing the additional info.

[@sophiachavez3377]

Thanks for the info. I have lived in Mexico and visited many towns, but didn’t know Ajijic

[@cindyobrien9794]

I am glad you visited Ajijic. I have been interested in visiting, now even more so.

[@sarahcovell561]

Great video! Enjoyed your talk at Nomad Capitalist this year

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gm-qn8ri]

I enjoyed your video .If I lived in Ajijic I would definitely have a 4 wheel drive vehicle or invest in a three-wheeler or four wheeler All terrain vehicle just to get around much easier .

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That’s a great idea!

[@JR0078]

It's not that complicated, they are simply cobblestone streets in the purest old Mexican style. When you smell the aroma when it rains, that's when you appreciate these types of streets the most, but it's not as complicated to get around as they make it seem.

[@SylviaMunzy-n2f]

I am soooo ready to leave the USA….never thought I would feel this desperate to leave but after Nov 5th, I want OUT,!

[@LianeSpicer]

Bougainvillea. The purple plant. The purple (there are many different colors and varieties) part is actually made up of modified bracts/leaves surrounding the tiny white flowers. How did you manage to spend all these years in the tropics and not know what this plant is? It's probably the best-known tropical shrub on the planet. PS: I don't think Orwellian means what you think it means. :)

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks. Orwellian means characteristic of Orwell’s writing, such as calling something the opposite of what it is. Like calling the CIA the Ministry of Truth. Or a blue house, the White House.

[@LianeSpicer]

@@AmeliaAndJP You're welcome. I know that describing something as Orwellian normally has very negative connotations, but I get your point.

[@sophiachavez3377]

In Colombia, the flowers are called trinitarios.

[@expatmamameettheexpats542]

Good job featuring our lakeside home that we love!

[@mackjackjacko3987]

Hi Amelia and JP, thank you for all your videos!!! 🤩

[@deborahd4310]

Oh, I wished I could have ran into you both. I was in Lake Chapala area but I left a day before the hurricane. In the area there is also have great live music. You walked into my favorite dress shop in Ajijic, Fiagas and in the plaza there are great Berry Margaritas at Spot. I am curious the name of the restaurant where you had the pizza. It looked yummy and I kind of like to not have a wheat crust. Anyway, glad you came. It was fun watching you go through Ajijic. I'm looking forward to more videos of the Lake Chapala area.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That restaurant is called Vegan Town. The food there is truly amazing. We went there several times and often saw the same people eating there. Some weren’t vegan but they said the food was so good they were addicted! 😂

[@deborahd4310]

@@AmeliaAndJP thank you so much. I'm not vegan but the pizza looked good and with you both loving it, I will definitely go there. Next time you're there you should try Emma's Deli if you like Rubens and their bagels are wonderful. They sell their baked goods daily as well. In San Antonio there's a restaurant called Alulita's worth going to their food is really good, I love their coconut shrimp and ribs but especially on their 2 fers margarita night for 60 pasos, which I think is Thursdays. Hope to see you back to the lovely area of Lake Chapala.

[@freedakaye6720]

I’ve spent some time there. Very nice folks at the Society.

[@robertsd1000]

JP you are hysterical, comments regarding the truck falling apart in a couple of blocks. Try the wine and let us know!

[@lovepattaya2306]

Just left Ajijic in Sept lived there 18 months a great quite place

[@marjowag8806]

We were very happy to see your video on Lake Chapala. We are going to spend a few years in early retirement there. We can drive down their with our dog. We don't want to put our dog in an airplane cargo hold.

[@buenavidaestates-livingthe6333]

I do the same with my dogs! ;)

[@robcantrell268]

I loved the town so much on my first visit this year I bought a home and moved from Miami 🙂

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats! 🥳

[@konaTom1000]

If you were to look very closely into the flower you to see that the actual flower is about a quarter inch in diameter and it's always white. The color comes from the leaves that change color from green to the Reds, purples, yellows, etc and they are always very close to the flower itself.

[@marcorod88]

Buganvillas! My favourite flowers ever

[@marilynpeoples5099]

Best pedicure I ever got , in my life , was in Ajijic. Got a little homesick as you visited many of my favorite haunts.

[@shannonelliott9230]

Bougainvillea is the paper flowers, that comr in so many shades.

[@hulastud]

They're all over the Hawaiian Islands and we have in Palm Springs, CA. But my fav is Santorini!

[@tmcdon]

Beautiful town! Thank you for the review! Love the shirt, JP!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias!

[@girlvid]

smooth roads abound in Jocotepec and Chapala!!

[@goldvideo]

Hi guys, I’m a big fan! While you’re in Ajijic, you must go to the restaurant Teocintle Maiz. While I was there, I ate there every day - that’s how good it is! Let me know how it goes.

[@gerrylopez5743]

hey guys. I enjoy your videos. to you and all ex pats going "home". South Americans are very festive and love their music. I've heard you mention loud music before. recommend you get used to loud music or you can always go back to USA.

[@Sarah-0011]

I adore you two. :) Thanks for the inspiration.

[@bernardpaulsen825]

Pretty accurate description of Ajijic. Walking through lower La Floresta is beautiful and quite different from the rest of El Centro. I don’t think I have ever encountered more challenging side walks than there. As far as ATM fees is concerned: Schwab. Get it and forget it. While we were there, we have not encountered a single unfriendly soul. However having a fresh stack of $2 and $5 coins for the poor souls and a dozen dog treats for the poor street dogs aboard is good advice.

[@As_You_Love_Yourself]

The flowering plants that resemble paper are: Bougainvillea Pronounced, boo-gan-vee-a

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias!

[@andreawisner7358]

In Spanish, bugambilia.

[@OE7V7]

Such a great video Amelia & JP 👌🏽

[@garlandetheridge9902]

You walked past my place on your was to the lake.. I spent 5 yrs in Ec but Ajijic has been my home for the past 8 yrs Lived in Banos and Bahia de Caraquez Enjoy o ur beautiful city.

[@latinamericapreparedness2479]

Many people relocate to Mexico and do live near the United States border like the Tijuana area. Living near the border does provide an opportunity for people to work in the United States like San Diego especially those who have jobs that can't be remote like grocery stores and restaurants. The only issue is having to wait in line to cross the border that can sometimes be at least 2 hours.

[@PlanFree]

Thanks for sharing his location! We almost spent 3 months there last winter, but fell in love with Puerto Escondido and stayed there for 6 months instead of the 3 we expected to. Haha, Plan Free lifestyle. All the best,🥂

[@TheMisterGriswold]

I have no intention whatsoever of leaving beautiful Cary NC, and yet I watch every one of A&JP's videos. Go figure!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoy them!

[@catherinelucas5993]

Ha, I'm in beautiful Sedona Az and I watch Jp and Amelia AND videos on Cary, NC! SOO many lovely places to choose from!

[@tammiepulley7167]

Hi Michael from Cary. I also watch this channel, lived in Cary over 30 years ago. I’ve considered moving back. I have a relative who lives there. Nice place. Cheers from Santa Cruz, Ca.

[@maryjoan4128]

Beautiful thanks so much..just don't understand the impact of the big polluted lake and the future of it

[@llee8325]

The Lake provides water for Guadalajara, but not Chapala/Ajijic. There are deep wells for the villages on the Lake.

[@melaniesmith3954]

Boganvillia. The flower is actually a colored leaf

[@AgathaLOutahere]

That constant, slow-moving traffic on the main road from Chapala we est past Ajijic is something that would get old real fast.

[@jomama55ful]

I do try to avoid it, but you do get used to it. Also, most people are very courteous and allow others to enter and exit the road. So, flow is really not that bad. I can get from the west side of Ajijic to Riberas usually within 15 minutes... Welcome to Ajijic JP and Amelia!

[@ValeriaBellettiniJervesEcuador]

Que chiste! Mirando Ecuador everywhere... gracias!

[@malcolmnorton4214]

JP and Amelia! Come to Merida on the Yucatan! Its a very special Mayan culture here and a city of barrios with ancient churches and mercados. Muy Tranquilo but a lot going on. There are like 50000 expats here!

[@miriamhiltonmora7916]

Bouganvillia are the purple and fuschia colored flowers

[@aracelikopiloff1791]

Fun video. I have lived here 3 years never had a flat tire! > Lake Chapala is "really big": Lake Chapala - Wikipedia Its approximate dimensions are 80 km (50 mi) from east to west and averages 12.5 km (7.8 miles) from north to south, and covers an approximate area of 1,100 km2 (420 sq mi). >"Casa Blanca" as in Morocco. >Cotton tree: kapok >Wall of skulls is a very important piece of art installation where people dedicate one to a loved one who passed and the funds go to help local art endeavours. >Next time go to the natural hot-springs and temazcales which are unique to the area.

[@BC-qs9zc]

Awesome video guys!

[@Marchapalico]

Mexico para los mexicanos

[@Sheilawisz]

Necesitamos poner un permiso de residencia especial para las personas ya mayores que desean retirarse en México. De esta forma, ellos cumplen su sueño, se obtiene un ingreso del costo de los permisos y además traen su dinero al país.

[@knjmoorhouse5093]

The colorful tree is called buganvilla

[@resourcefulqueen]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It seems the prices have increased. By the way, another video said to use Western Union to wire yourself money, then pick it up for a much better exchange rate and no ATM fees. Happy travels!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We pay $1.50 ATM fees at Banco Guayaquil in Ecuador regardless of the amount so that fee was shocking. In Guadalajara, we only paid about $2. We have a Charles Schwab ATM card so they refund the fees charged at other banks.

[@thepricklyonesbyyanawhelan]

Good to be here ❤️ thanks for the information and nice sites.

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

Been there, done that, kind of like USA south, although I have to say I like Amelias change of shoes........

[@alanserjeant4947]

Love the music behind the video.

[@mariaabundantliving6965]

Enjoyed the video. La Floreastra is very appealing to me but proably won't find something in my budget. I will look ofc. I have come to adore Chapala via Ed Jim's channel and want to live in an area with locals. Ideally a set up with a few other women ala Golden Girls anywhere Lakeside would be ideal.

[@sheiladucarme134]

Is it not wonderful that different locations appeal to others or my it would be overcrowded. Visited the area and yes the malecón is beautiful but the lake is sadly polluted. Many store owners have been forced out of the area as extortion became more common. You are right about those cobblestones they got my ankle unfortunately 😢. Glad to see you both traveling and exploring.

[@JR0078]

The cobblestone streets are the pure essence of ancient Mexico. Forget that they will change them just to please the gringos! The lake is polluted mainly by water runoff that comes down from the mountains when it rains, but it is not as dirty as it seems.

[@zekeiirodriguez9514]

The prettiest scenery is Amelia. You are a very blessed man JP. Keep safe, and healthy; hopefully I will see in Ecuador. I will look you guys up for some touring of the Country! Thanks for the information on this trip in Mexico, and God bless you abundantly, and may He keep healthy and wealthy!

[@gregweigel8115]

Enjoying your guys's channel. So I know you guys have traveled a lot in South America. How often or have you Experienced montezuma's revenge?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Once in Mexico 18 years ago and once on the coast of Ecuador 4 years ago before the pandemic. It’s not that common if you drink bottled water and avoid raw or undercooked food.

[@kevinreist7718]

Vagabond Buddha also gave Lake Chapalla and Ajijic a huge thumbs up. Glad to see another feet on the ground review. I didn't see anyone fishing, is that not allowed? If you guys ever get into Guatamala, you should review Lake Atitlan. I've heard great things about the towns in that area. Thanks guys?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

After we filmed this video, we were told the lake is very polluted with sewage and heavy metals from nearby manufacturing. We did see some locals fishing, especially in Chapala, but I’m sure it’s extremely unsafe to eat.

[@adamcook6396]

Lake Atitlan is amazing!

[@tessjones5987]

Bouganvilla flowering plant with paper like flowers.

[@suncloudsssssss]

1:12 if you like off roading you will love Ajijic

[@campingalan]

Helloooo from Ouray, CO! Thank you very much for sharing your Ajijic trip with us! We are on the hunt for a part time expat spot in Mexico. My wife’s family used to go to Ajijic yearly. After watching your video, I can see why! Wow….very charming; and it looks like there is plenty to do! QUESTION- did you come across a fair amount of live music when you were roaming around Centro? We visited Mazatlan in late August. We really liked just about every aspect of it there, except the heat/humidity. Yes..we would be winter visitors, so that probably wouldn’t be a factor. But…under the auspices that we should plan to go to a spot that we like year round in the event we want to full time, Mazatlan may not be favorable for us. We are visiting Mexico City next week. No doubt, we will find all the things we like. Of course, that area is a metropolis; so I will be curious how we feel there. In February/March, we will visit Oaxaca. My wife’s aunt goes there annually. We really like her, so it would be awesome to be there when she is. Plus, who knows, maybe eventually we could just share a rental in the future. I guess my biggest objection for Ajijic would be that it may have too many expats for me. But, I am definitely excited to check it out someday as it does look fun! Safe travels!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We saw several people playing Spanish guitar on the street, but we didn’t see much in the way of live music performances. The Lake Chapala Society might have some or know more. We were told by a real estate agent that about 50% of the Ajijic population is expats and that seemed accurate based on our experience.

[@campingalan]

@@AmeliaAndJP Hi there! Ok...thank you! Wow...50% is a huge percentage. I think 2 % is more our style. But, we will definitely plan an excursion there; more probably once we find a landing spot in country and just take an excursion from there

[@BunE.728]

The plant is a bouganvilia tb trinitaria in espanol.

[@davebonar1]

Enjoying your video. Looking to visit in the area and wondering if a ABNB would be better than a hotel for a week or 2 ? Would love to spend at least 2 weeks to see what there is to see because 1 week is not enough.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We like AirBnB so we can cook more than eat out. We eat breakfast at home every day, and most dinners. We're usually filming during the day so we eat lunch out most days. But cooking saves us a lot of money and we eat healthier, too.

[@debbiejohnston494]

Hi! I’m moving in January and took an Air BandB for a month while I look. I also stayed in one my first trip this past summer. I loved it because I instantly felt part of the whole experience. A truly magical place!

[@davebonar1]

@@debbiejohnston494 Did you use their website to find it and how was the price compared to using a hotel. Also how did you pick the location , it's a big community and is there a blog to get information on visiting the area ? I love JP and Amelia and their sense of humor and information.

[@debbiejohnston494]

@@davebonar1 I found it through the B and B app. I’m relatively familiar with the area now, but even my first time, I just picked one sorta close to central Ajijic. I really don’t know of a bad area around there. And it’s all pretty close. It’s a long, skinny area so the main bus line gets you close to wherever you may want to go. For 50 cents!

[@debbiejohnston494]

@@davebonar1 PS! I wanted a kitchen and my own place, especially my first trip since I was supposed to have extensive dental work.

[@jessiejoseph1093]

Thanks!

[@BC-qs9zc]

Love the car falling apart piece 😂😂😂

[@timballard-da2060]

Good video. I visited Ajijic looking for property, but was VERY disappointed that the lake is so polluted that you cant sail, swim, windsurf, or even fish. I think it is industrial waste from up-river. I think your viewer should know this. Thanks.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We will talk about that in a future video.

[@XrayZulu]

Major dangers in Ajijic 1~tripping on cobblestones 2~slipping on dog/horse/cow poop 3~getting run over by a golf cart 😂

[@saragomez2347]

Those flowers are called Bougainvilleas.

[@stephenacs]

I lived here from 7 months. Lots of pluses and minuses to consider for those considering long term residency.

[@EvelineNow]

Love your video

[@u2buserusingu2b95]

I always take out the full amount from an ATM. It really saves money.

[@jsphat81]

Amelia, I don't know what you are doing but you look more and more beautiful on each video! JP, you are a lucky man!

[@rondunn4336]

Essential to know please, the humidity and mosquito levels. wherever you visit. Thank you.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We talked about both in this video.

[@pamelabefus3343]

Bugambilias are those purple and fuchsia flowers

[@sr9253]

Thanks for the comprehensive walk about Ajijic. Did you speak to many expats while there? I’m curious to hear how they like it. Also, are there any gyms or public pools there? What kind of cultural events do they have?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We’ll talk about these more in another video 👍

[@timothytibbits7942]

There are several gyms in the area. In Ajijic, the most popular is Family Fitness, same building as the movie theater. Also sky fitness in west Ajijic. There are other gyms along the lake. Those are just the Ajijic ones. I'm not aware of public pools. There's many community pools but all the ones I know of aren't open to the public.

[@JR0078]

Ajijic is home to the largest expatriate community in Mexico. With this information, do you think they like it or not? And very close to there are spas with very accessible hot springs, in San Juan Cosalá. But if you have a budget you can simply have your own pool at home, it is the most common. Everywhere you need money if you want to live well.

[@BOULDERGEEK]

I thought we were going to get the "Amelia bought a bottle of tequila and you won't believe what happened next!" video. 😲 LOL @ the Snyders of Hannover pretzels. Central PA is where I grew up. Not what one expects from central Mexico.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Haha! That would be a great video! 😂🤣😂

[@charliekendall4288]

To quote Robert Duvall in Lonesome Dove, "Its just your life, somewhere else."

[@AmeliaAndJP]

But it’s often more affordable somewhere else, with better healthcare.

[@geneconroy7795]

Hi Amelia & JP... Do you think you two would ever move to Chapala or Ajijic?... it looked like Amelia really loved the entire area... My wife and I have been to Ajijic 3x and really enjoyed it as well. Our friends lived there now, they were from Los Angeles... they made a good decision... the area is so nice and the weather is perfect!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We don’t have plans to leave Ecuador, but we will be traveling more.

[@angelsoto1475]

They are immigrants by definition and by action, because they are not expelled, they are retirees living in another country "this action" means migration, when they get the residency they become "immigrants" (We do not have a Mexican Institute for Expats, we have the INM = National Institute of Migration where the US retirees can apply for legal residency in the country if they are approved they become IMMIGRANTS not longer tourist) Other thing: Americans are all people living in the American continent no only you, the name of your country is United States of America, not AMERICA, AMERICA is a whole continent. USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.