Lake Chapala Map and Ajijic, Mexico Maps

Where is Lake Chapala, Mexico?
 
Lake Chapala and the village of Ajijic is located in the state of Jalisco is only 35 minutes from Guadalajara International Airport and 55 minutes to Guadalajara's historic district and shopping areas.

There are two main municipalities on the north shore of Lake Chapala, akin to county governments in the U.S. and those are Chapala, and Jocotepec. The village of Ajijic, is within the municipality of Chapala. Population estimates vary but it is estimated that there are about 65,000 residents living in the Chapala-Ajijic area, many of them are Americans and Canadians.

Country of Mexico Map

With over 6,320 miles of coastline and it’s warm year round weather it is no surprise that Mexico is a famous destination for world class beach resorts.

Along the Pacific Ocean from south to north are Acapulco, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Baja’s Cabo San Lucas. Cancun and Cozmel are located on the eastern tip Mexico on the Caribbean Sea in the Gulf of Mexico.

On this Map of Mexico, Lake Chapala is situated inland and just south of Guadalajara, Ajijic is located on the northern lake front of Lake Chapala.
  

Map of Lake Chapala including
Ajijic and Guadalajara, Mexico

This Lake Chapala Map shows the relationship of Lake Chapala to the city of Guadalajara. In the immeadiate Guadalajara area, notice the towns of Tlaquepaque and Tonala which are popular destinations for shopping tours.

On the northern shore of Lake Chapala, from east to west are the towns of Ocotlan, Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec. Most of the English speaking foreign community is located in and around the village of Ajijic and radiates out from that point.

 
How do I get to Ajijic, Mexico?
Fair question.

In fact, the first questions usually are, "Where is Ajijic, Mexico?" "What large city is near Lake Chapala?" and "How do I get to Ajijic-Chapala Mexico?"

As we have discussed above, the village of Ajijic is located within the southern region of the state of Jalisco and is forty five kilometers (28 miles) south and slightly east of Guadalajara. Guadalajara is Mexico’s second largest city after Mexico City and just ahead of the northern industrial city of Monterrey in terms of population.

How do I get to Ajijic and Lake Chapala?
Well the good news is that it is relatively easy.

Many Major US airlines offer direct non-stop flights to Guadalajara’s International airport.

Flying from Los Angeles LAX Airport it’s only three hours, Chicago’s O'Hare is slightly over three and a half hours and Dallas Fort Worth Airport, DFW in Texas is a two and a half hour airplane ride.

Ajijic Travel Planning and Weather
The next question when considering Ajijic Travel Plans is what time of year is the best to visit.

And usually that means you are talking about the weather. Not to long ago, National Geographic rated Lake Chapala as the top weather for retirement in the world.

Ajijic Lodging, What is the Best Choice?
Ok, so maybe you have an idea now of when you might be visiting. Next up, is deciding where to stay while visiting Lake Chapala. Should you stay in one of the few Ajijic Hotels or a Ajijic Bed and Breakfast?

Would you consider something more private, secure and comfortable, an Ajijic Casa Vacation Rental? Lot’s of possibilities.

Be sure to check them all out.