Those considering buying Lake Chapala Real Estate for their retirement are probably already familiar with the area's beautiful natural scenery, cobblestone roads, with traditional Mexican homes that give us the feeling that we are stepping back in time. You may also wonder what there is to do in these beautiful little towns. The town of Ajijic, which, together with Chapala, is one of the main towns in the Lake Chapala Real Estate market - provides excellent examples of places to visit, events and activities ideal for an active retirement lifestyle.
In Ajijic, in addition to rest and get locations to visit, such as various art galleries, the House of Culture, the parish of St. Andrew, built in 1901 in Renaissance style, the Chapel of the Rosary, built in the eighteenth century, the Jalisco Craft House, the Natural Waterfall "El Tepalo," which is formed at the top of the mountain in the rainy season, the boardwalk, Chupinaya and the Chapel of the Cross, which are the ideal places for an afternoon walk, the "Park of Friendship," which is a perfect place for enjoying the afternoon, and a water park which is always available to to spend the day with family.
If your choice of retirement lifestyle includes shopping, you can find authentic Mexican handcrafts, including weaving, clay pottery, handmade jewelry; or, if you like art, there are paintings by local, national and international artists, of various styles available to buy, or just to browse and enjoy seeing.
Ajijic includes many annual festivals, offering Mexico's rich cultural traditions, like the Passion of Christ at Easter, the Virgin of the Rosary in August, St. Andrew the Apostle in November, the Virgin of Guadalupe in December. There are also some film festivals, and many other similar events.
Ajijic's cooking traditions include the annual event of the Chili Cook Off, of American origin, that offers the opportunity for its winners to represent Mexico at the World Championships in Reno, Nevada. There is also fish frying events. Ajijic has a particular range of restaurants and places where traditional Mexican dishes are a delight, such as "carne al pastor" – meat roasted on a rotating skewer, similar to the Mideastern kebab, charbroiled meat in mango leaves, a fruit-based sauce called "pico de gallo," seafood and international cuisine. Or if you are in the mood for a snack or light dinner, Mexican "antojitos" – quesadillas, etc. – can be found here at their best.
It is no wonder that many Canadians, Americans and Europeans have already chosen Lake Chapala Real Estate as their retirement destination. In Mexico, Ajijic has a reputation for its pleasant foreign community; you can be a part of this wonderful retirement community. Visit TOPMexicoRealEstate.com, "Your Expert Property-Finders," take a look at the real estate in the Lake Chapala area offers, and learn more about living in Ajijic.
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Region: Lake Chapala Real Estate Jaime Niembro has served on the board as vice president and treasurer. He also is an active member of the AMPI association having served as president including the Chamber of Commerce. Jaime is the owner broker of Ajijic Real Estate. For more information (512)-879-6546.
