Big Worm Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hello. We are new to this board. We are starting to plan a trip to Lake Chapala in February. from Arizona We would fly into Guadalajara. How would we get to Lake Chapala the best way? Any recommendations on where to stay for 9 days? Finally, where would we meet expats to have a drink and talk or listen to music and talk? Hoping to have a great vacation, meet new people and learn great spots to visit and what makes Lake Chapala so special. Thank you in advance. Scott and Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpychimp Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 One piece of advice would be to start looking for a place NOW. That is "Prime Time! " For only 9 days a B&B is probably best or maybe an Air B&B. You can easily get a taxi from the airport or you can hire a driver to pick you up. I recommend Alex Peterson and can send you his email if you PM me. Search B&B's for Ajijic, as there are numerous, and all are nice. It is SO easy to meet people here. Just talk to anyone you see. The Plaza in Ajijic has many foreigners in the surrounding restaurants and if you talk to them they are almost always friendly. Stop in at the Lake Chapala Society and talk with anyone you see for information. If you like music look up Francis Dryden on Facebook who has a weekly newsletter about all the bands who are playing around town. Have a great vacation! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Big Worm said: Hello. We are new to this board. We are starting to plan a trip to Lake Chapala in February. from Arizona We would fly into Guadalajara. How would we get to Lake Chapala the best way? Any recommendations on where to stay for 9 days? Finally, where would we meet expats to have a drink and talk or listen to music and talk? Hoping to have a great vacation, meet new people and learn great spots to visit and what makes Lake Chapala so special. Thank you in advance. Scott and Sue Gimpy`s right...taxi from the airport. Nueva Posada is my recommendation. Beautiful setting on the lake and beautiful rooms, OK restaurant, near LCS and the plaza (for meeting expats and socializing). Call now for reservations, the crowd is on its way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Worm Posted November 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thanks. Was going to talk with my boss this week to get available dates when I can go on vacation before booking. Was already drawn to Nueva Posada when doing my initial internet search. Thank you. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 This is a great local event to attend if your schedule gets you here in time: Mexican National Chili Cookoff Chapala's Annual Charity Event, Feb 7, 8 & 9, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Go to the farmer's market on Tuesdays on the Carretera to the west near the Pantheon at 10:00 AM. Lots of talkative expats, coffee available. Also go the the Wednesday Tiangus runs off the caratera. It will be crowded with expats. There is also the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic to visit as well as a VFW in Chapala. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, geeser said: Go to the farmer's market on Tuesdays on the Carretera to the west near the Pantheon at 10:00 AM. Lots of talkative expats, coffee available. Also go the the Wednesday Tiangus runs off the caratera. It will be crowded with expats. There is also the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic to visit as well as a VFW in Chapala. It is the American Legion in Chapala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 On the Ajijic plaza there are the El Jardin restaurant and the Black and White coffee shop where tons of immigrants hang out all day. Best time is morning coffee time and lunch, of course. But, you will find chatty foreigners there anytime of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, Xena said: SNIP......... But, you will find chatty foreigners there anytime of day. Yes, it is rumored that "Ajijic" is the Nahuatl word meaning "Chatty Foreigners". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Geezer, I doubt if the OP would understand yur directions. Speak English to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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