| How do you imagine your retirement? A warm | | | | Of course, the towns of Chapala and Ajijic present |
| climate, a quaint, relaxing little town, relaxing strolls on | | | | many other types of activities ideal for retirement. A |
| a lakeside boardwalk, sailing on a beautiful lake | | | | favorite is cycling on the winding roads along the |
| surrounded by nature? | | | | lakefront, connecting the picturesque villages with |
| You may wish to consider retirement on Lake | | | | cobblestone roads and red-clay tiled roofs nestled |
| Chapala, the leading Mexico retirement community for | | | | between the lake and the surrounding hills. |
| Americans and Canadians. In addition to a relaxing | | | | Or how about a short drive up to a hill top park for a |
| lifestyle not to be found in many other places in the | | | | picnic with a view of the towns and the lake below |
| world, Lake Chapala real estate is also very | | | | you? |
| accessibly priced; combined with a low cost of living, | | | | There are also many social clubs, bridge clubs, chess |
| retirement in the Lake Chapala community also helps | | | | clubs, etc., art shows, local craft shops, events, and |
| you balance comfort with the reassurance that your | | | | much more to be enjoyed as a part of your |
| retirement will go much further. | | | | retirement here. |
| If sailing is a part of your lifestyle, the lakefront | | | | Lake Chapala real estate is also for sale in a broad |
| communities of Chapala and Ajijic are an ideal | | | | range of price ranges, starting as low as $150,000 US |
| retirement choice. The lake, which is the largest in | | | | for a home very suitable for a comfortable |
| Mexico, is a favorite for both local residents (Mexican, | | | | retirement, within walking distance of the lake, and |
| American and Canadian) and for visitors from the | | | | going up to high-end luxury. Nearby Guadalajara |
| nearby city of Guadalajara. The towns offer yacht | | | | provides an international airport with regular flights to |
| clubs and a large number of residents who participate | | | | most U.S. and Canadian destinations, excellent |
| in the sport. | | | | world-class healthcare facilities, as well as a good deal |
| The important role of Lake Chapala in the country's | | | | of shopping, dining and culture - it is Mexico's second |
| sailing community was celebrated in early 2010, with | | | | largest city and a significant cultural center. |
| the sailing event for National Olympics held in this | | | | For those buying a home before retirement comes, it |
| town in mid-April. The event was hosted by the | | | | can be rented out to vacationers to bring some |
| Chapala Yacht club. While this certainly would have | | | | income and help cover costs in the mean, while still |
| been a sight to see, it also just points to the fact | | | | being enjoyed as a vacation home. |
| that in Chapala sailing is definitely a part of life. | | | | |