Ajijic and Chapala News, Expat Life, and Lakeside Living

Chapala cyclist Tadeo Rayo won team pursuit gold for Jalisco at the Olimpiada Nacional 2026, building on last year’s silver.

A new bus fare increase in Chapala has sparked protests, as riders say service remains crowded, unreliable, and out of step with what they are...

Chapala has started upgrading Santa Cruz de la Soledad’s entrance and bus stop before May 3, tying public works to safety and local identity.

Ajijic is moving power and telecom lines underground across 23 central blocks in a project tied to safety, service upgrades, and urban cleanup.

FICES 2026 will bring screenings, talks, and community dialogue to Chapala and Ajijic, adding a new cultural event to the lakeside calendar.

Lake Chapala is holding near 69% capacity as the dry season begins, offering Jalisco a stronger cushion than in recent years.

Jorge Monroy’s Rumores y colores opens in Chapala with free admission, lakeside watercolor scenes, and a run through June 28.

New data places Chapala among Jalisco’s priciest rental markets, with Ajijic standing out as affordability pressures spread lakeside.

A meeting between Chapala’s mayor and the U.S. consul general points to closer cooperation in a region shaped by tourism and foreign residents.

Conagua and Jalisco municipalities will jointly inspect federal shoreline zones at Lake Chapala, boosting checks and possible removals.

Ajijic neighbors began a support drive after a vendor lost truck and goods during Jalisco blockades on Sunday, February 22.

Jalisco’s governor vows to open eight Chapala highway lanes on November 20, easing the airport bottleneck while full works wrap by December 31.

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