Chapala Travel Guide

Tourist 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
Amazing shot of the pelicans in the Chapala´s Lake. the lake is covered with fog and pelicans are resting on the watter, in the background there is a mountain and some clouds in the sky.
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DRONE IN LAKE CHAPALA 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
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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
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
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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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.

Chapala Haciendas

While Chapala Haciendas isn't home to many top sights, Chapala Malecon and Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Chapala Haciendas
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is Rp1.500.086 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.500.086
Rp1.815.100 total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (818 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.491.585 per night from 9 May to 10 May
Rp2.491.585
Rp3.014.817 total
9 May - 10 May
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
I liked this hotel. The scenery of the lake and swimming pools/outdoor areas are spectacular and the meals are first class. Very much an upscale setting and worthy of a corporate event. The staff was very friendly and super accommodating for a couple of changes I needed. The hotel is very well kept ...

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

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 Rp1.511.307 per night from 22 May to 23 May
Rp1.511.307
Rp1.828.681 total
22 May - 23 May
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! (350 reviews)
We enjoyed the location for walking to places. The property is very pretty and our room had a nice lake view.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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! (528 reviews)
Very relaxing hotel. Staff very friendly.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 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

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center during your stay in Chapala. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center

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

Lomas de Chapala Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in San Nicolás de Ibarra at Lomas de Chapala Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Lomas de Chapala Country Club

Things to do

Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Rp1.451.966
per adult
Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
Mural Art and the Muralist Movement in Mexico

Walking Tour Experience in Ajijic Mexico

Rp850.100
per adult
Walking Tour Experience in Ajijic Mexico
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Rp1.615.190
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara

Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara

Rp1.360.160
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara
Private Tour Tonala Chapala Vicente Fernandez and Ajijic

Private Tour Tonala Chapala Vicente Fernandez and Ajijic

Rp3.910.460
per traveller
Private Tour Tonala Chapala Vicente Fernandez and Ajijic
Private Tour to Finca Estramancia Vineyard and the Chapala Riviera

Private Tour to Finca Estramancia Vineyard and the Chapala Riviera

Rp4.760.545
per adult
Private Tour to Finca Estramancia Vineyard and the Chapala Riviera
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Cities near Chapala

View of Lake Chapala from the San Juan Cosala Range.

San Juan Cosala

Raquet Club

Raquet Club