Welcome to Best of Lake Chapala
We think the Lake Chapala area has something special! Our objective is to ferret out, define and bring to light the sources of that allure, and the most intriguing aspects of life here. In addition to our articles, we conduct the annual People’s Choice Awards poll, and offer resources such as a Community Events Calendar, Classifieds, a Business Directory, Coupons, contests and more. We invite you to explore and discover the Best of Lake Chapala.
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Local artists seek to Beautify Ajijic, Lake Chapala
Ted says, “There were several of us talking over tequila one night after the pandemic shut-downs began and we said, ‘There are a lot of artists that are hurting right now. We’re artists and we’re hurting. What can we do, as a group, to help artists survive under these restrictions that are being forced on us?’
Mexico Mysteries

Mexico myths & legends
Long before the Spanish arrived with their assorted haunted tales and legends, the native peoples of
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Jalisco obsidian: an ancient and modern-day marvel
By Kristina Morgan Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed into a kind of rock by the rapid cooling