Poncitlán Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Laguna Chapala is a small town next to a lagoon where you can find beautiful Mexican colors and culture. Located at 1 hour from Guadalajara, is one of the “must” if you are visiting Jalisco. Next to it, you can find Ajijic, a place you’ll love to eat and walk. #mexico #guadalajara #jalisco #laguna #chapala #lagunachapala #ajijic #travelmexico #discovermexico #mexicoplaces #boats #tapatio
Laguna Chapala is a small town next to a lagoon where you can find beautiful Mexican colors and culture. Located at 1 hour from Guadalajara, is one of the “must” if you are visiting Jalisco. Next to it, you can find Ajijic, a place you’ll love to eat and walk. #mexico #guadalajara #jalisco #laguna #chapala #lagunachapala #ajijic #travelmexico #discovermexico #mexicoplaces #boats #tapatio
Lake Chapala is a natural reservoir of Mexico located mainly in the state of Jalisco. Total surface: 114 659 hectares (ha), of which Jalisco occupies 86% and Michoacán 14% This lake is considered the largest in the Mexico, is the main source of drinking water supply in ​​Guadalajara, because it contributes 60% of the water that reaches the city. It is the largest in the country with 1112 km². In February 2009 the lake has been declared a Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) Tourism was established in the 19th century, when the first American tourist visited Chapala, shortly thereafter train trips were offered from Ocotlán to Chapala, and steam boat rides were taken along the lake shore. When President Porfirio Díaz visited Chapala, every year tourism grew by the presidential seal. But it was not until the 1950s that the reservoir found a good development for tourism in the region. It is the favorite place of some Americans and Canadians, having developed to date colonies of retirement of Americans. Pollution is something serious in the lake. There been serveral programs of the state government for the recovery of the basin, and tourism promotion, mainly national.
Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport

3.5 out of 5
Carr. Guadalajara Chapala Km 17.5 Tlajomulco de Zúñiga JAL
The price is Rp2.684.081 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
Rp2.684.081
Rp3.247.738 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,493 reviews)
Nice gesture of letting us check in earlier

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport
Hangar Inn Guadalajara Aeropuerto

Hangar Inn Guadalajara Aeropuerto

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara - Chapala 200 Tlajomulco de Zúñiga JAL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,184 reviews)
Convenient to airport and the shuttle was great. Basic low frills hotel. It was clean but had a strong smell of arse covered with perfume in our room. We could crack the window and run the AC/Heat and that helped. The complimentary breakfast was appreciated before an early flight but starting it ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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Hangar Inn Guadalajara Aeropuerto
Hotel ANB Aeropuerto Guadalajara

Hotel ANB Aeropuerto Guadalajara

3.5 out of 5
Av Solidaridad Iberoamericana 7143 El Salto JAL
The price is Rp873.880 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp873.880
Rp1.057.395 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Salto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,771 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hotel ANB Aeropuerto Guadalajara
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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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (505 reviews)
Really great staff! Friendly and helpful. Like most reviews say, the place could use some remodel. I really enjoyed staying theee as it is one of the biggest rooms for the money that I have ever stayed in. For that I would go back. The place reminds me of wealthy people’s homes in the 1979’s. And ...

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Danza del Sol
Cabañas Lomas Verdes

Cabañas Lomas Verdes

3 out of 5
Prolongacion Galeana 210 Mazamitla JAL
Stay at this cabin in Mazamitla. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Plaza Municipal Jose Parres Arias and Parroquia ...
7.8/10 Good! (170 reviews)
Good with some kinks
The house was very clean and spacious, the bathrooms were clean, we got enough towels. The rooms were very roomy, a bit hot since there is no a/c or ceiling fans. The shower has a good pressure however its very difficult to regulate the right temperature, everyone complained that the upstairs bathroom ...

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Cabañas Lomas Verdes
Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista

3 out of 5
Carretera Mazamitla Tamazula Km 5 Mazamitla JAL
Stay at this cabin in Mazamitla. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions El Salto Waterfall and La Zanja ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (496 reviews)
Beautiful, I’m invited to return

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Sierra Vista
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Mezcala Island

Explore the great outdoors at Mezcala Island, a lovely green space in Poncitlán. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Mezcala Island

Things to do

Enjoy Lake Chapala

Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara

Rp672.760
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara
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Walking Tour Experience in Ajijic Mexico

Rp840.950
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

Rp1.597.900
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
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