Chapala

Travel Guide

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
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DRONE IN LAKE CHAPALA JALISCO MEXICO
Beautiful Lake of Chapala in 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
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
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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
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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.

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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Los Sabinos

While Los Sabinos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monte Coxala Spa and Laguna Shopping Centre.

Los Sabinos
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
Fully refundable
The price is RM334 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
RM334
RM404 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala
Hotel Real de Chapala

Hotel Real de Chapala

3 out of 5
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great place in a magic town

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Hotel Real de Chapala
Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Independencia 63 Ajijic JAL
The price is RM283 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
RM283
RM343 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (337 reviews)
Valeria was exceptionally helpful

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel
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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! (520 reviews)
Very peaceful place

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hotel Danza del Sol
ANANA Rancho San Rafael

ANANA Rancho San Rafael

3.5 out of 5
43 Hermenegildo Galeana Ajijic JAL
Stay at this villa in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón are located nearby.
ANANA Rancho San Rafael
ANANA Casa SK

ANANA Casa SK

3 out of 5
87 C. del Monte Ajijic JAL
Stay at this villa in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Chula Vista Country Club and Laguna Shopping ...
ANANA Casa SK
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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.

Popular places to visit

Ajijic Malecón

After visiting Ajijic Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Ajijic Malecón

Chapala Malecon

Find out about the history of Chapala with a stop at Chapala Malecon. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Chapala Malecon

Chula Vista Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ajijic at Chula Vista Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Chula Vista Country Club

Church of Ajijic

After visiting Church of Ajijic, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Church of Ajijic

Laguna Shopping Centre

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Laguna Shopping Centre during your stay in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Laguna Shopping Centre

Mezcala Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mezcala Island during your travels in Chapala. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mezcala Island

Things to do

Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara

Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara

RM176
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

RM375
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara

Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara

RM316
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara
Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

RM340
per adult
Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
Mural Art and the Muralist Movement in Mexico

Walking Tour Experience in Ajijic Mexico

RM197
per adult
Walking Tour Experience in Ajijic Mexico
CHAPALA

Tour al Rancho Vicente Fernandez, Chapala y Tlaquepaque

RM710
per adult
Tour al Rancho Vicente Fernandez, Chapala y Tlaquepaque
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A panorama of mountains and lake with the sunset as background. Clouds and blue sky with trees and colors

Ajijic