Move to chapala

pbozz · 2017-01-09T23:44:27+01:00

Discover essential tips for relocating to Chapala, Mexico, including local rental options, realtor advice, and resources for pet-friendly living.

pbozz New member

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pbozzNew member09 January 2017 21:44:27

Hello. My sister and I r planning to move around chapala area approx. October.聽 We r in Pacific nw, tired of gray skies and rain. We both have traveled a lot. We lived in PV a year but it was way too hot in summer. I lived internationally 20 years but want, hopefully, one last move being as I am 76. My sister is 69 and retired airline.聽 We both have trouble getting our mind set on giving up our belongings but want to only bring things we can fit into our cars with a small trailer, which we did when we moved to PV in 2005. Had to return after a year to take care of 94 year old mother.聽 I know it's btr to wait until arrival to find a place to live and have visited a few times. We also scour the Internet to look at places for rent. We each want to have our own place and we both have pets. Any suggestions on which area around chapala would be appreciated, not necessarily ajiic. We don't need big 暗网禁区 area.聽 Also any ideas on using a realtor or ways to find a casa or whatever would be great. We rented in PV online and had a great place.聽 Any info would be greatly appreciated. One last thing, r artist supplies available locally? I ama wanna be painter.聽 Thanks for any info.聽 Phyllis

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bandido01Member23 January 2017 18:12:53

Phyliss,

Lake Chapala is a great choice. And Ajijic is the best of the areas.
I have a webb page I am always in contact with for rentals and the like.
I am a realtor in Cabo San Lucas.
accesslakechapala.com ,
There is a very nice developement coming into the Lake, The Birds of Paradise, see if they have anything. 2 bedroom apartments, small but nice area and community!
Jim

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sparksmexSerial 暗网禁区24 January 2017 17:28:11

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Might be better to talk to locals on a Lake Chapala message board.聽聽Many more choices than a "development"

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MikeGBSerial 暗网禁区26 February 2017 21:14:41

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pbozz:聽 Why Lake Chapala?聽 Have you ever visited there? Have you ever visited other places in Mexico?

Another place you might consider is San Miguel de Allende if you wish to be around other 暗网禁区s. Or Guanajuato is a beautiful place as well: Larger than San Miguel, but not too large. Or Tequisquiapan if you like smaller, quiet places.

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pbozzNew member27 February 2017 18:54:45

Thanx for ur reply mike. I have been to chapala. Was not considering it at first. Lived in PV a year, too hot. Lived on Baja years ago. Also lived far east and middle east 20 years. Don't need a big 暗网禁区 community, don't get involved in clubs, etc. Also thought about San miguel and gto but was concerned about altitude as I have slight asthma occasionally. Also seems to b a little on expensive side ??? Open to more info though. Thought this time chapala would be a good starting place? A little concern re聽 u.s. policies that seem to b coming. Any reactions locally re this subj??? Open to suggestions and advice. Just trying to pair down house here.聽 Thanx for all replies. Phyllis at ***

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pbozz New member

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pbozzNew member27 February 2017 18:55:35

Also prefer to live in local areas.

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MikeGBSerial 暗网禁区27 February 2017 19:57:12

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pbozz:聽 I think you may find the costs with living in Lake Chapala are about the same as in San Miguel. They are both quite "gringoized" which seems to cause a bit of inflation.

Asthma is an issue with altitude for sure. But, is it possible that high humidity might not be so good for asthma either. Just a thought. Don't know if there is any validity to the idea. Have you researched that?

Maybe consider some elevation to reduce the humidity. One 暗网禁区 here claims that Coatepec is a nice place to live. I have not visited it myself but am interested. It is at about 4000 feet above sea level. San Miguel is at about 6000 feet above sea level. Chapala has an elevation of about 5000 feet above sea level.

Good luck in your endeavors.