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Picture of Lake Chapala's white pelicans, who were probably here long befor any ex-pats ever considered Retirment at Lake Chapala. They migrate each winter from Canada and the northern U.S.
REAL SNOWBIRDS- PELICANS FROM
CANADA AND THE NORTHERN
U.S. WINTERING AT LAKE CHAPALA

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This DVD is just a pure pleasure to watch! To move to Mexico, or to simply visit, it is obvious that you are going to need your camera! Fabulous photography and narration that simply "draws you in" combine to make this show superior! If you're going to Mexico, Lake Chapala is a must-see! I loved this show!

If you are thinking of moving to Mexico, this is a must see. It is so informational and is filled with great pictures.
As considering moving to Mexico for retirement, you will find this to be priceless in your decision making process. Very down to earth host and commentary make it very realistic and very exciting to learn more about the country, safety, culture, cost and dining. Rent it, you will not be disappointed.

A WONDERFUL DAY AT THE LAKE
MARCH 18, 2012

Mexicans, Americans, Canadians were having family picnics, young and old couples were walking the malecon, hand in hand, dad's were teaching their kids how to play basketball, people were fishing, swimming, water skiing, flying kites, an ultra light aircraft was flying less than 50 above the water and tour boats were giving sight seeing rides out in the lake. The temperature was 82, the sky blue, the wind, maybe blowing about 3 to 5 mph. This is the way things should be around the world.

MORE VIEWER COMMENTS

Wonderful photography. Certainly brings out the very best in the scenery

Excellent photography and the music adds to the beauty of the photos. No wonder we have a house at the Racquet Club

Wonderful, Ron! Your photography is just fabulous! The Lake Chapala area looks like a fabulous place to live, and I would surely like to visit!

Ron, As usual your capture of elegance in this video is superb. Lake Chapala looks very inviting indeed. Thank you for bringing me into your world with your photography. I saw a few things I would love to buy, were I there!

Helpful Lake Chapala Facts

Gas prices as of March 1, 2012, $2.85
for regular

Annual average rainfall 33.5 inches
Jan- May 2.1 inches  
June-Oct. 90% of the annual rain falls and most of the summer rains fall between 8 p.m. and 8 am
Temperatures Winter average Dec. Jan High 71 Low 51
Summer average High 81 Low 61

Lake Chapala is at an altitude of 5,003 ft or 1525 meters

Lake Chapala is in the state of Jalisco

1 meter equals 3.28 ft. 1 liter equals .264 gallons
10 kilometers equals 6 miles  1 kilogram equals 2.20 lbs

Lake Chapala is on Central time or Central Daylight time

Dish network. Direct TV and Star Choice TV is available
Mexican satellite TV is also available as well as Mexican Cable

Mexico’s  toll roads  are called Cuotas  and create Mexico’s
equivalent of the United States Interstate highways. They are
expensive but very definitely worth the payment of the fees

Guadalajara’s International Airport is 40 mins. from Lake Chapala
Non Stop flights to many U.S. cities operate daily

Calling Mexico from the U.S. Dial 011 (for an international line),
next dial (52)  which is the country code,
(then as in the U.S. dial the area code and number)

TRAVELING AROUND LAKE CHAPALA

Driving time from Lake Chapala.
Guadalajara airport 40 mins.
Guadalajara Central 1 hr.
Guadalajara Costco 1 hr
Mazamitla 1 hr 30 min.
Tapalpa 2 hr 30 min.
La Manzanilla 5 hrs
Guanajuato 4 hrs. 30 mins.
Morelia 4 hrs.
Patzcuaro 4 hrs. 30 mins.
Tequila 2 hrs 15 mins.
Manzanillo 4 hrs
Puerta Vallarta 5 hrs
Tucson Az. 12 hrs.
Laredo Tx 10 to 12 hrs 542 Miles

 

 


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The All New 2012 Lake Chapala DVD

"The Mexico You've Never Seen"
(until now!)

Released by Amazon January 17th, 2012

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RETIRING OR VACATIONING AT LAKE CHAPALA?

This DVD will show you what a typical year in your life at Lake Chapala would be like. You'll see the the things you might do, cities and villages you will want to visit, the homes you might live in, the people you may meet, the lake side malecons, the mountains and lake. Entertaining and informative narration and music from Lake Chapala's own, Melodia Acoustica group will accompany you in this 44 minute video tour of Lake Chapala and travel getaways within 4 to 5 hour drives of Lake Chapala


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Understanding the Cartels and How it Effects Expats

 

Lake Chapala, like much of Mexico, has now been the target of extreme, inhuman, Cartel violence. That being said, the Local Government, the State Government, the Federal Police have all come together to work toward ensuring the public saftey.
The violence that the U.S. media portrays is real. It is also true that the cartels have begun targeting innocent Mexicans. They attempt to recruit them as sellers, couriers, or mules to transport drugs to the United States. Refusing to join the cartels, many times results in their death. What goes unsaid is that this violence is perpertrated against members of competing cartels, drug users, drug sellers and members of cartels, all over Mexico. Expats are not targets. As Chicago residents know places in Chicago that they should avoid, the same is true in Mexico. Expats still travel where ever they want in Mexico and we really don't know anyone who has fear of such travel. Traveling at night is one thing most expats choose to avoid. As with anywhere NOB, everyone learns the cautions they should take and from there, they continue to live normal, tranquil lives while enjoying the worlds 2nd best climate. The DVD will provide you with actucal testimony's of Expats about they're opinions of the cartels, violence and their lives at Lake Chapala. I encourage you to rent this DVD today to see the real story of life in Mexico. The 7 day rental is only $1.99. Purchase it for only 11.99.

A personal note. Mothers day 2012
My wife and I had attended the Lakeside Presbyterian Church followed by a Mothers Day Potluck dinner. Later that afternoon, we decided to go swimming in our courtyard pool. Still in our bathing suits, we sat on our patio beside the pool, enjoying a glass of wine and a few appetizers. The stereo was playhing our favorite music in the background. The sky was clear, a slight breeze was blowing and the temperature was 84. Our couryard is filled with flowers that bloom year round, along with bannana and lime trees, yuccas, palms and a lovely foutain that cascades into a small fish pond. We both commented, almost simultaneously, living here is like living at a resort. We love it.



The Lake Chapala DVD is a comprehensive look at why more ex-patriots live at Lake Chapala than any other place in Mexico. Ex pats at Lake Chapala enjoy very active lives and this video will show you the many things that keep them busy. If you want to be bored living at Lake Chapala, you've got to plan it a week ahead of time. Year around outdoor dining, walking the beautiful Lakeside malecons, going to or participating in the many outdoor events, such as, the 33rd annual Chile Cook off of watching the Hot Air Paper Balloon Regatta or attending the Ballet de Folklorico, are just a few of the things that entertain and keep them busy. You'll go with them as they travel, explore and play at forested mountain resorts, Historic Colonial Cities, World Heritage Sites, Ancient Pyramids and a secluded beach hideaway. You'll visit the town of Tequila, the town that created Tequila. When visiting Morelia, you'll learn that the very first University and Music Conservatory in all of the Americas began in this World Heritage City. Guadalajara, just an hour from Lake Chapala, is another Historic Colonial City and is now Mexico's Simi Valley. Tonala and Tlaquepaque, suburbs of Guadalajara are major manufacturing, exporting and retail centers and magnets for Lake Chapala shoppers.

 

THE "LAKE CHAPALA DVD" is produced independently and includes entertaining and informative narration and authentic Mexican Music by the Chapala Group, Melodia Acustica, World Music.

If you have ever considered a Vacation in Mexico or maybe Retirement in Mexico or if you are studying Spanish or Mexico at school, you should see this video! It will give you a you a realistic look at the Mexico the media doesn't tell you about.

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A FEW SCENES FROM THE LAKE CHAPALA DVD TOUR

Picture of Ajijic, Lake Chapala sunrise on Chrismas Day 2011. Picture of Lake Chapala's young Jr. Olympic sail boat racers

PICTURES-- LEFT AJIJIC CHRISTMAS DAY SUNRISE------RIGHT SAILING REGATTA ON LAKE CHAPALA

Picture of Lake Chapala sunset from the malecon at ChapalaPicture of Morelia, the capital city of the state of Michoacan. It's a historic colonial city and a world heritage site. See more of this beautiful city in the Lake Chapala DVD Video

PICTURES--LEFT TYPICAL LAKE CHAPALA SUNSET--RIGHT CENTRAL DISTRICT IN THE HISTORIC COLONIAL CITY OF MORELIA


Picture of Guanajuato from city overlookThe Eduardo Ruiz National Park is located in the city of Uruapan. It's 53 waterfalls, provide unending photo ops

PICTURES--LEFT GUANAJUATO FROM THE CITY OVERLOOK- RIGHT A WATERFALL IN THE EDUARDO RUIZ NATIONAL PARK

Picture of Jinitzio Island in Lake Patzcuaro with Jinitzio Islands famous fishermen with their butterfly fishing netsPicture of Tapalpa, one of 4 towns in the State of Jalisco named, Magic Mountain Towns. It's a major tourist destination and one of it's main attractions is the huge rocks locted in the middle of a large open meadow. They are called the Piodrotas
PICTURES--LEFT LAKE PATZCUARO AND JINITZIO ISLAND--- Right TAPALPA, ONE OF FOUR, JALISCO MAJIC MOUNTAIN TOWNS

Picture mural of Lake Chapala's history, from it's first inhabitants until the current time. It's located on the western edge of the City of Chapala

RETAINING WALL MURAL
THIS IS A PICTURE OF LAKE CHAPALA'S HISTORY, LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE THE TOWN OF CHAPALA

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National Geographic has reported that Lake Chapala has the worlds 2nd best climate


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