Country of Mexico Map

As you can see from this Map of Mexico kind of shaped like a horn of plenty or cornucopia, with the widest portion of the 'horn' to the north. It narrows as it descends both south and east. The narrowest part of Mexico is located at the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and is about 125 miles across in this southern region.

On the map, Lake Chapala is located inland in the Mexican highlands of central Mexico in the southern part of the state of Jalisco. Guadalajara, Jalisco is located north and west of Lake Chapala or Lago de Chapala. For more detail click on this link for the Ajijic & Lake Chapala Map.

Mexico enjoys over 6,320 miles of Coastline. And because of it's reputation for warm desert like weather in the north and tropical climates in the south, Mexico is recognized worldwide a beach resort destination.

Popular resorts include Cabo San Lucas in Baja to Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Acapulco along the Pacific coast. On the Caribbean you’ll find world famous Cancun and Cozmel.

Gringos love to explore the many different places, beaches, historical sites and fabulous cities of Mexico!

Lake Chapala Travel, Maps, Weather, Lodging and Things to do
If you are thinking about retirement in Mexico, or traveling to Lake Chapala read over the Lake Chapala Travel Tips Section.

Next determine what time of year is the best to visit Lake Chapala for you. You might be surprised with the answer.

Often this includes considerations about the weather in Ajijic, Mexico. Recently, Lake Chapala was ranked as the best weather in retire in the world by National Geographic.

Lake Chapala Accommodations, Which are the best for you?
Ajijic Lodging offers many choices.

Look into all the possibilities for Ajijic & Lake Chapala Lodging.
Will you lodge in one of the small rooms in a Ajijic Hotel or Ajijic B&B?

Will you look at more spacious and private accommodations such as, an Ajijic Vacation Rental Villa?

Another thing to ponder is, what to do on your Lake Chapala vacation.

• Will you hire a private guide for a shopping trip to Tonala and Tlaquepaque, just outside Guadalajara?
• Will you take a tour of the town of Tequila, or visit the historic district of Guadalajara, Mexico?
• Will you go on one the many free Ajijic Real Estate Tours?
  Will you get a massage, pedicure, facial or an new hairstyle?
• Will you shop for a new painting at one of the many art galleries?
• Will you dine out at one on the many restaurants in Ajijic?
• Will you go for long walks snapping Ajijic pictures to show back home?
• Will you visit the Wednesday tianguis Street Market and bargain for your purchase?
• Will you see a community play at the Lake Chapala Little Lake Theater?
• Will you take a 15 minute ride and relax in the natural hot springs in San Juan Cosala?
• Will you talk to the many other expats that are living and retired in Ajijic, Mexico?
• Will you bring your clubs and enjoy a round of golf at one of the local Lake Chapala Golf Courses?

Or…

• Will you just relax and enjoy the Lake Chapala sunshine and forget about and worries you left behind up north?

This list could go on and on…