JOCOTEPEC “Hill of Guavas” “Hill of Acid Fruits” – Nahua Perhaps as early as 100 BC, nomadic bands of Indians passed through the Lake Chapala Valley. Some moved on, others settled on the shore. Jocotepec, once Xuxutepeque, a small fishing village at the western end of the Lake, became a permanent home for the […]
SAN ANTONIO TLAYACAPAN San Antonio Tlayacapan, Jalisco, Mexico “PLACE OF THE OFFERINGS TO MEN” Long before the Spaniards arrived, the Cazcanes and the Cocas lived in what is now known as San Antonio Tlayacapan, and both were dedicated to agriculture and hunting. In 1523, Cortez sent men to control the area. By 1539, both
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SAN JUAN COSALA “OF MANY WARM SPRINGS” In 1523, Spanish Conquistador Captain Alonso de Avalos arrived in Cutzalan. Chief Xitomatl, who now controlled the area from Ajijic to San Luis, surrendered peacefully, and was baptized by Fray Martin de Jesus. He was given the new name of Juan Bautista de Cosala. Saint John then became
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https://youtu.be/kmf0f3_1OxU?si=sXfi1HF1NFNQ5ICQ Nestled on the serene shores of Lake Chapala, Mexico’s largest natural lake, lies a town that captivates visitors not just with its views—but with its soul. Chapala is more than a destination; it’s a feeling. A place where cobblestone streets lead to bustling markets, where sunsets turn the sky into a living painting, and
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Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico Ajijic Downtown, Jalisco, Mexico Ajijic is situated on a narrow strip of land between the mountains to the north and the Lake to the South. It is flanked by San Antonio Tlayacapan to the east and San Juan Cosala to the west. It is seven kilometers west of Chapala. Its average annual
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