Chapala

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A panorama of mountains and lake with the sunset as background. Clouds and blue sky with trees and colors
Boat in the water, scenery of mountains and sea. Feeling of grandeur, solitude.
Landscape of a pier over Lake Chapala during the sunset in Mexico
Amazing shot of the pelicans in the Chapala´s Lake. the lake is covered with fog and pelicans are resting on the watter, in the background there is a mountain and some clouds in the sky.
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DRONE IN LAKE CHAPALA JALISCO MEXICO

Where to stay in Chapala

Life around the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, Lake Chapala

Ajijic Centro

While Ajijic Centro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club.

Ajijic Centro
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Chapala Centro

If you're spending some time in Chapala Centro, Chapala Malecon and Lake Chapala are top sights worth seeing.

Chapala Centro
San Antonio Tlayacapan Church.

San Antonio Tlayacapan

While San Antonio Tlayacapan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chula Vista Country Club and Laguna Shopping Centre.

San Antonio Tlayacapan
Sunset over a lake with clouds and colors in the sky. A lake from Mexico named Chapala.

Riberas del Pilar

While Riberas del Pilar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chula Vista Country Club and Chapala Malecon.

Riberas del Pilar
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La Floresta

La Floresta might not have many top sights, but Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Floresta
Sunset over a lake with clouds and colors in the sky. A lake from Mexico named Chapala.

Chapala Haciendas

While Chapala Haciendas isn't home to many top sights, Chapala Malecon and Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Chapala Haciendas
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is RM330 per night from 20 May to 21 May
RM330
RM400 total
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
"The room was quaint but great. Small and was what was needed for a quick stay in Chapala. Small random spots are a hit or miss. This hit the mark. Couldn't trate the food since we ate our. I would recommend this place for a quick easy get away."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala
Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Independencia 63 Ajijic JAL
The price is RM271 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM271
RM328 total
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (358 reviews)
"The property has pleasant gardens and great potential, but several operational areas need improvement. Issues included voltage problems, insufficient air conditioning, no properly installed in-room safe, and two occasions without electricity and water. Some staff members were kind, but the property ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel
Hotel Real de Chapala

Hotel Real de Chapala

3 out of 5
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
The price is RM515 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
RM515
RM623 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Todo súper, la pasamos muy bien como siempre, todo limpio, los chicos muy amables, el desayuno muy agradable, buena ubicación"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Real de Chapala
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Danza del Sol

Hotel Danza del Sol

3 out of 5
Zaragoza #165 Ajijic JAL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (530 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Danza del Sol
Lirio, Ajijic

Lirio, Ajijic

3 out of 5
Ocampo 71 Ajijic JAL
Stay at this apartment in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"This hotel is better in person! We enjoyed swimming laps in the pool and relaxing in the hammock on the roof which was a magical place to watch the sun rise over the town and Lake Chapala. The room was clean, bed very comfortable. Only wished they had coffee in the room. They did allow us an early ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Lirio, Ajijic
CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA

CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA

3.5 out of 5
8888 Boulevard de riviera Chapala Jal.
Stay at this villa in Chapala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center and Chapala Malecon ...
CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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