Lake Michigan Real Estate

July 14, 2010 by admin  
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Lake Michigan is one of the Great Lakes and the only one situated entirely in the United States.  There are many beautiful attractions in the area and it is no wonder why there are so many visitors to the area.  Lake Michigan is also a thriving community for the long time residents and there are many advantages to purchasing Lake Michigan real estate.  Whether you are looking for a primary residence, vacation home or retirement living, there are many wonderful options from which to choose.  Depending on your needs and tastes, you can choose from lakefront property or golf properties.

 

The view from Lake Michigan homes is second to none.  You can view the miles of beaches and enjoy the sand and shores.  Either single family estates or luxury condominiums are available for your lakefront needs.  Do you enjoy boating and life on the water?  What better area to come to than Lake Michigan where you can walk out of your home and onto your beach?  The beaches in the area provide a variety of entertainment choices, shopping and dining for your convenience.  If luxurious living is something you desire, owning a home on Lake Michigan means living in style.

 

For entertainment options, there are plenty from which to choose on Lake Michigan.  On the lake there are plenty of water activities available to you.  The sandy beaches offer a wonderful array of sunbathing, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and other water sports.  The surrounding towns have various quaint shops and dining establishments that are sure to suit your tastes.  Taking a walk around the towns is a great way to soak up some of the culture of the city and thoroughly enjoy the architecture and atmosphere.  Golfing is one of the most popular sports in the area and Lake Michigan is home to some of the most beautifully planned courses.  There are plenty of recreational activities available for the entire family.

 

For the adults, Lake Michigan has a thriving night life.  There are plenty of night clubs and bars for those who want to have a few drinks and go dancing.  For live music venues, some of the local pubs have a great variety of local bands and entertainment, even karaoke.

Those who live on or near Lake Michigan will attest to the variety of benefits afforded.  There are real estate opportunities available for those looking to purchase or rent a home on Lake Michigan.  Single family dwellings, cottages and condominiums are all available for rent or purchase.  If you are a frequent visitor to the area, consider renting or purchasing a vacation home.  For those looking to relocate to the area, there is bound to be an ideal residence awaiting you that will suit your needs.

 

North Carolina Lake Houses: Spend Your Old Age In One

June 19, 2010 by admin  
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North Carolina lake communities have several of the finest spots and present a respite from our hectic pace of life.

Fontana Trace is positioned on beautiful Fontana Lake which is 11,700 acres in size with two hundred and forty miles of shoreline. Fontana Lake is situated in Western North Carolina, off Bryson City. 90% of the land encircling the lake belongs to the National Park Service and the US Forest Service. Deep in the Pisgah National Forest, the Fontana Trace community is not very big, covering two hundred and fifty acres and seventy houses. Its minimal homeowner’s fees make this a very affordable community. Fontana Trace has a harbor on the lake, for fishing and boating access, a swimming pool in resort style, hiking trails that are looked after, locations for outdoor cooking and picnics, a clubhouse that has a wonderful room and a kitchen which can be hired for functions.

Nestled in the mountains in Western North Carolina about forty minutes away from Bryson City, is Lake Santeetlah. Lake Santeetlah is around three thousand acres amidst the 1.35 million acre Nantahala National Forest and the habitat of a 10 acre community known as Santeetlah Lakeside and definitely one of the finest locations for retirement snow birds. Houses on the lakefront have a dock for themselves and lakeview houses have a allocated dock in the community’s marina. The community has an outdoor hearth, a room for games, a clubhouse on the lake with a roofed deck, launching area, hiking trails and kayak/canoe storage.

Also in the mountains of Western North Carolina is Grey Rock at Lake Lure. The lake covers approximately 720 acres. The surrounding cities and towns are Asheville and Charlotte (22 miles and 2 hours respectively), Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Grey Rock is a fantastic Carolina retirement community of forty hundred acres and nine hundred houses. Facilities include lakeside clubhouse with docks, lots of space and hiking trails. You can fish in the creeks and streams, and 2,500 acres are kept aside as green space. Proposed facilities will be a helipad, tennis and swimming facilities, and an equestrian center.

Lake Hickory is a narrow lake of 4,100 acres. The Lake Hickory area has been increasing in the last few years as a result of its nearness to large cities. Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Asheville are not very far away. The Oliver’s Landing community will put you in a great position to enjoy it all. It covers three hundred and six acres, with 330 dwellings to be built. The facilities include an 18-hole semi-private golf course, designed by Karl Litton, match play, prop shop, clinics, clubhouse, informal dining and privileged boat launch.

One of the most sizzling real estate markets in North Carolina is Lake Norman, situated half-way through the state. Lake Norman is 32,000 acres and the abode of Morrison Plantation. Morrison Plantation is a 430 acre community, with four hundred and fifty houses, located close to Mooresville. It is affordable in a neighborhood where houses can get to staggering prices. The community has a grocery store on the premises, café, volleyball, soccer fields, basketball, bicycling and walking trails, YMCA, parks, clubhouse, lots of room, swimming-pool, conference room and a community boat ramp and dock.

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Carolina Lake Properties: Search For The Best One To Relocate To In South Carolina

June 19, 2010 by admin  
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South Carolina has a great number of beautiful, affordable lake communities for any budget and lifestyle, be it retirement or relocation.

Lake Thurmond is seventy thousand acres, and is one of the largest water bodies in South Carolina. Sandwiched amidst two parts of the lake just beyond McCormick, surrounded by half a million plus acres of Sumter National Forest, encompassing forty hundred acres is Savannah Lakes Village community. The 4,300 real estate owners have access to a twenty three thousand square foot recreation center, bowling alley, eighty clubs of various types, shuffleboard, mini-golf course, bocce ball courts, 2 eighteen golf courses with practice facilities and matches; a grill-deli; a couple of clubhouses with cafeterias, 4 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools. So welcome are guests that they maintain an eighty room inn at the marina and 2 bedroom townhouses to hire.

One of the best places when searching for a Carolina retirement community! Northeast of Savannah Lakes Village is the city of Greenwood South Carolina. Around 12 miles east of Greenwood you have the 11,000 acre Lake Greenwood. The Plantation at Grand Harbor is sixty miles from Greenville-Spartanburg airport and roughly seventy miles to Columbia. The showpiece of the community is “The Patriot,” a full golf course themed on the American Revolution, planned by Davis Love III. You’ll have a golf and yacht clubhouse with catering, a marina, a 50 acre equestrian center; nature reserve, spas, the beach on Lake Greenwood and pools, plus a gym.

One more community on Lake Greenwood is the forty acre New Urbanism community of Palmetto Crossing. Living at this Carolina retirement community presents you with walkable access to the Towne Center, which boasts a book library, specialty retails shops, galleries and cafeterias. But the most significant facility is The Palmetto Club, with its tavern, rooftop club, fireside, billiards, concierge, and screening theater for movies. There is a gymnasium, swimming pool and a eighty four slip marina. Palmetto Crossing offers reasonably priced condo homes, single family homes and town homes. It is has similar conveniences to a gated community.

Situated on the 50 thousand acres of Lake Murray, Harbor Watch is a little west of Columbia South Carolina. This affordable Carolina retirement community is merely one hundred thirty acres. 270 residences are envisaged to be constructed; starting at approximately $50K for a one-fourth acre plot. Each and every homesite is given a deeded, deep water boat slip. Homeowner’s fees are kept minimal, as the promoters did not splurge on the facilities. They have a chipping and putting green, clubhouse with a kitchen that can be used, 2 tennis courts, a pool with lake views, and an exercise room. Residents of this community come here for one reason, the lake.

In the northwestern end of the state, amidst the mountains, you have the 18,000 acre Lake Keowee. On the lake shorefront about an hour from Greenville, 2 from Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina is Keowee Key. This Carolina retirement community provides single family homes, town homes and condo living, together with plain land commencing at about $120,000. Residents enjoy an eighteen hole course, envisaged by George Cobb; six tennis courts, an indoor racquet ball court, fitness center, swimming pool, common garden, trails, harbor and numerous clubs. The community is located in one of the most unspoiled locations in the state.

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North Carolina Retirement Living at Lake Hickory

June 18, 2010 by admin  
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You’re at one with nature: the woods and the water. Relax in your boat and reel in a largemouth. Walk through the woods with only rustling leaves and wildlife. Mingle with neighbors at the clubhouse,pool, Nature Parks, or at Granada Farms Golf Club. Here at Anchors Landing on Lake Hickory, the memories are endless.

Anchors Landing Amenities include:

Heavily Landscaped Illuminated Entrance
Electric Security Gate
Paved Roads
Lantern-lit Streets
5 Miles of Walking Trails
Several Interior Lakes Stocked with Fish
Community Boat Slips
Club House
Swimming Pool
Hot Tub
Nature Parks
Secured Boat Storage Area

Lake Hickory Highlights:

4,200 Acres in Size
105 Miles of Shoreline
Regulated by Duke Power
Over 20 miles of shoreline designated as Natural Areas
Fully Recreational Lake (Boating, Sailing, Jet Ski

Lake Chapala Real Estate – High Quality Retirement, for Much Less

June 8, 2010 by admin  
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How much money do you need to retire? While many people seem to think it’s up around $1,000,000, there are more and more experts focusing on the possibility that you can retire comfortably with considerably less; and, in fact, if you consider a Mexico retirement, it becomes much easier to plan for a comfortable retirement on less. Or, on the other hand, if you have that million in savings, it will get you that many more little luxuries in life. In either case, either budget includes year-round warm weather, for free!

 

Considering retiring in Mexico you will see that retirement in Mexico will help significantly in planning your budget, with both less expensive real estate prices, and a lower cost of living, and make for a more comfortable lifestyle in general.

 

A favorite for American and Canadian retirees is Lake Chapala real estate. Homes in the two towns of Chapala and Ajijic ideal for retirement typically start around $150,000; while some homes can also be found for less, there are also mid-ranged and high-end priced homes offering greater degrees of luxury, larger lots, etc. Whichever price range you buy in, retirees will enjoy very pleasant weather, yacht clubs, social clubs (the large number of expats who already live here have brought several U.S. clubs with them,) quaint little villages on the lake shore, lush, green natural surroundings, perfect for a relaxing bike ride, or sight-seeing tour, and much much more.

 

One expert on retirement describes three financial tasks for retirees; the first task is to cover basic needs, such as food and healthcare. In the Lake Chapala area, shopping expenses will be noticeably cheaper (as in much of Mexico) and excellent healthcare is available in these communities for low prices. Even for larger procedures, Lake Chapala is only about 1 hr away from Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city, and one of the main focal points for “medical tourism;” in Guadalajara world-class healthcare facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, and highly trained doctors (who speak English) provide services for fifty to seventy percent less than in the U.S. The World Health Organization has ranked private Mexican hospitals on par with private hospitals in the U.S.

 

As for the second task listed by that same expert – non-essential enjoyment expenses, the lower cost of living leaves more cash available for these, which are also available at a lower price. The third task is planning; while planning is always easier when expenses are lower, the prices of Lake Chapala real estate allow retirees to buy ahead of time, making an income on renting the property out until the big day comes.

 

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Lake Chapala Real Estate ideal for Retiring in Mexico

June 6, 2010 by admin  
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If you are thinking about Retiring in Mexico, or just looking for the ideal place to retire anywhere, Lake Chapala Real Estate is one of the best choices available.  Besides easy access back home, a near-perfect climate, lots of activities for all tastes and a large North American community, Lake Chapala Real Estate prices are very low, not only compared to American and Canadian prices, but also compared to other favorite Mexico retirement destinations.

If you choose Lake Chapala as your retirement destination, you will find getting here and back is quite convenient, for you or for friends and family who want to visit.  The main towns on Lake Chapala, Ajijic and Chapala, are about 50 minutes away from Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city.  The international airport is on Lake Chapala’s side of the city, so it’s only 45 minutes away.  This airport offers direct flight to most major cities in the United States and Canada.  Toronto or New York are about a 5 hour flight away, and many American destinations are even shorter.  If you friends or relatives who love road trips, Lake Chapala is only 600 miles from Texas.

While Chapala and Ajijic offer most services you’ll need on a daily basis, anything not availabe here can easily be found in Guadalajara, a major metropolitan city.  Top notch medical service with modern, state of the art equipment is readily available for very reasonable prices, compared to back home, with excellent speed as well.

Climate

When it comes to climate, Lake Chapala is perfect for retirement, offering a warm climate, that also never gets uncomfortably hot.  At 5200 feet sea level, the average temperature for the year is 74º F.  During the hot season – April and May – temperatures can reach up to 90º, but the evenings are still quite refreshing, often going down to about 60.  The “rainy season,” lasting from June to October, is the favorite time for most retirees, either visiting or living here, because of the overall moderate temperature, balanced with sunny mornings and rainy afternoons to cool things down.  During this season the trees are greener, the flowers are in bloom, watered by the rain, with their colors brought to life by the sun, and the air has a fresh feeling to it.  Since it is not by the coast, there is no problem with hurricanes or tropical storms.  It is not surprising that National Geographic has named Lake Chapala the second best climate in the world.  What better weather could you as for for your retirement?

Activities

Lake Chapala also offers a large variety of things to do, fun for everyone, and especially suitable for a retirement lifestyle.  If you enjoy sports, there are golf courses in the area; tennis, volleyball and softball are popular as well.  The climate and picturesque roads winding through provincial villages, the lush, green hills of the countryside, or mountain trails are perfect for jogging, walking, cycling or even horseback riding.  The lake offers more than just a beautiful view; you can enjoy boating and fishing very close to home.  Other kinds of activities are common, such as playing cards, craft clubs and shows, garden and plant shows or just having a barbeque in your back yard.  Lake Chapala offers something for whatever kind of retirement lifestyle you prefer, unless, of course, you like stress; here, there’s only relaxation!

Foreign community

Lake Chapala is one of the favorite retirement destinations for Americans and Canadians.  In Ajijic and Chapala and the surrounding villages, there are about 6,000 Americans and Canadians, not to mention a European community.  Many of these are retirees, but there are a large number of younger families as well.  You may find that most of your neighbors are from Ontario, New York or Texas.

Real Estate

one of the most important steps in getting ready for retiring in Lake Chapala is finding the right property to do so.  In Ajijic and Chapala there are properties available in a variety of styles.  There are colonial style Mexican homes to match the cobblestone roads, or modern recently built condos, and many choices between.  Real Estate prices in Lake Chapala are considerably lower than similar properties in the U.S. or Canada, and even lower than other destinations for retiring in Mexico.  A small, but well designed and built condo can be found for less than $100,000 US.  Larger, luxury condos and beautiful single houses can go up to around $300,000 US – which is more like the starting price for something very simple and small in many destinations near the ocean!

Since, finding the right house or condo for retiring in Lake Chapala is one of the most important decisions you will make, it is equally important to find a real estate agent who will provide you with all the information you need and make sure that the paper work and transactions are carried out correctly; this way all you have do is choose the place that’s best, and get ready to enjoy retirement!  Contact TOPMexicoRealEstate.com, “Your Expert Property-Finders,” to get start your property search on the right foot!

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Lake Chapala Real Estate; Retire with Sailing, Nature, and More

May 19, 2010 by admin  
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How do you imagine your retirement? A warm climate, a quaint, relaxing little town, relaxing strolls on a lakeside boardwalk, sailing on a beautiful lake surrounded by nature?

 

You may wish to consider retirement on Lake Chapala, the leading Mexico retirement community for Americans and Canadians. In addition to a relaxing lifestyle not to be found in many other places in the world, Lake Chapala real estate is also very accessibly priced; combined with a low cost of living, retirement in the Lake Chapala community also helps you balance comfort with the reassurance that your retirement will go much further.

 

If sailing is a part of your lifestyle, the lakefront communities of Chapala and Ajijic are an ideal retirement choice. The lake, which is the largest in Mexico, is a favorite for both local residents (Mexican, American and Canadian) and for visitors from the nearby city of Guadalajara. The towns offer yacht clubs and a large number of residents who participate in the sport.

 

The important role of Lake Chapala in the country’s sailing community was celebrated in early 2010, with the sailing event for National Olympics held in this town in mid-April. The event was hosted by the Chapala Yacht club. While this certainly would have been a sight to see, it also just points to the fact that in Chapala sailing is definitely a part of life.

 

Of course, the towns of Chapala and Ajijic present many other types of activities ideal for retirement. A favorite is cycling on the winding roads along the lakefront, connecting the picturesque villages with cobblestone roads and red-clay tiled roofs nestled between the lake and the surrounding hills.

 

Or how about a short drive up to a hill top park for a picnic with a view of the towns and the lake below you?

 

There are also many social clubs, bridge clubs, chess clubs, etc., art shows, local craft shops, events, and much more to be enjoyed as a part of your retirement here.

 

Lake Chapala real estate is also for sale in a broad range of price ranges, starting as low as $150,000 US for a home very suitable for a comfortable retirement, within walking distance of the lake, and going up to high-end luxury. Nearby Guadalajara provides an international airport with regular flights to most U.S. and Canadian destinations, excellent world-class healthcare facilities, as well as a good deal of shopping, dining and culture – it is Mexico’s second largest city and a significant cultural center.

 

For those buying a home before retirement comes, it can be rented out to vacationers to bring some income and help cover costs in the mean, while still being enjoyed as a vacation home.

 

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Lake Chapala Real Estate – Ajijic’s Rich Culture and Ideal Retirement Lifestyle

April 10, 2010 by admin  
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Those considering buying Lake Chapala Real Estate for their retirement are probably already familiar with the area’s beautiful natural scenery, cobblestone roads, with traditional Mexican homes that give us the feeling that we are stepping back in time.  You may also wonder what there is to do in these beautiful little towns.  The town of Ajijic, which, together with Chapala, is one of the main towns in the Lake Chapala Real Estate market -  provides excellent examples of places to visit, events and activities ideal for an active retirement lifestyle.

In Ajijic, in addition to rest and get locations to visit, such as various art galleries, the House of Culture, the parish of St. Andrew, built in 1901 in Renaissance style, the Chapel of the Rosary, built in the eighteenth century, the Jalisco Craft House, the Natural Waterfall “El Tepalo,” which is formed at the top of the mountain in the rainy season, the boardwalk, Chupinaya and the Chapel of the Cross, which are the ideal places for an afternoon walk, the “Park of Friendship,” which is a perfect place for enjoying the afternoon, and a water park which is always available to to spend the day with family.

If your choice of retirement lifestyle includes shopping, you can find authentic Mexican handcrafts, including weaving, clay pottery, handmade jewelry; or, if you like art, there are paintings by local, national and international artists, of various styles available to buy, or just to browse and enjoy seeing.

Ajijic includes many annual festivals, offering Mexico’s rich cultural traditions, like the Passion of Christ at Easter, the Virgin of the Rosary in August, St. Andrew the Apostle in November, the Virgin of Guadalupe in December.  There are also some film festivals, and many other similar events.

Ajijic’s cooking traditions include the annual event of the Chili Cook Off, of American origin, that offers the opportunity for its winners to represent Mexico at the World Championships in Reno, Nevada.  There is also fish frying events.  Ajijic has a particular range of restaurants and places where traditional Mexican dishes are a delight, such as “carne al pastor” – meat roasted on a rotating skewer, similar to the Mideastern kebab, charbroiled meat in mango leaves, a fruit-based sauce called “pico de gallo,” seafood and international cuisine.  Or if you are in the mood for a snack or light dinner, Mexican “antojitos” – quesadillas, etc. –  can be found here at their best.

It is no wonder that many Canadians, Americans and Europeans have already chosen Lake Chapala Real Estate as their retirement destination.  In Mexico, Ajijic has a reputation for its pleasant foreign community; you can be a part of this wonderful retirement community.  Visit TOPMexicoRealEstate.com,  ”Your Expert Property-Finders,” take a look at the real estate in the Lake Chapala area offers, and learn more about living in Ajijic.

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Lake Chapala Real Estate – Convenient and Comfortable Retirement

April 7, 2010 by admin  
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In recent decades, Lake Chapala Real Estate has become a focal point for Americans and Canadians enjoying a relaxing Mexico Retirement. Though a significant number of North Americans have arrived to make this beautiful area their home, the area still retains a small town atmosphere; Chapala, the larges town on the lake, has a population of less than 50,000, and the nearby town of Ajijic is slightly less. The Mexico Retirement Communities in the Lake Chapala area combine this quaint small town atmosphere is combined with a convenient lifestyle, offering all the benefits of modern infrastructure and services.

One important convenience is the nearby Guadalajara International Airport, which is about 45 minutes away, and offers regular direct flights to all major North American airports. The importance of the retirement community in the Lake Chapala area is such that it is actually the first destination in the area to receive service at the airport’s new bus terminal. While the installations are 100% complete, the terminal is running at about 20%, and this service is currently dedicated solely to the Chapala real estate area.

The recently completed terminal includes comfortable new chairs, modern, well maintained restrooms and near-luxury facilities. While there are other options for Chapala residents who have opted not to buy a car in Mexico, such as private or shared taxis (vans), the new bus terminal offers a very affordable, but comfortable option for those returning from a visit back home with light luggage, or for visitors – once people see how comfortable life is here, you’ll have many.

Retirement in the Lake Chapala area is relaxing; the towns of Chapala and Ajijic are quaint with coble stone roads and beautiful views of the lake. Residents can enjoy many activities, including sports, such as sailing and cycling. The towns have also retained a very Mexican flavor, with many rich festivals every year, as well traditional craft sales; Mexicans and non-Mexicans alike see themselves as locals, and are used to interacting and sharing culture with each other. The level of infrastructure and services in the area, and easy access to the services of Guadalajara make retirement living in Lake Chapala an ideal combination of a relaxing atmosphere and convenience.

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Lake Chapala Real Estate Among the Best Retirement Communities

April 4, 2010 by admin  
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Among Mexico Retirement communities, Lake Chapala Real Estate is currently one of the most attractive choices, combining a relaxing lifestyle in a authentic, rustic Mexican villages with the conveniences necessary for a comfortable retirement. Moreover, compared to Mexico Homes in many other areas, Lake Chapala homes are available for relatively affordable prices, and the cost of day to day life is significantly lower than retirement options both north of the boarder, and in Mexico.

The towns of Chapala and Ajijic, and the surrounding area, are not only visited by tourists coming from different parts of the country and the world, but real estate in the area is bought by many North Americans and residents of many other continents. These property buyers are attracted by a unique lifestyle, which is defined by both the visual provincial appeal of the towns and by many activities which continue to be developed in their appeal. In the towns of Ajijic or Chapala, there are restaurants, hotels, yacht clubs, art galleries, craft markets and spas that enrich day to day life and relaxation for Lake Chapala real estate owners.

While people re-locate to their new home in Lake Chapala for a variety of reasons, the area’s community of retired Americans and Canadians is one of the most significant; these residents have chosen a Mexico retirement in these rustic villages, which combine the conveniences necessary for retirement living with the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Mexican village, and a beautiful natural setting.

Chapala has many natural nooks to discover and enjoy, such as a number of the surrounding hills, especially “de la Cruz,” “la Chupinaya” and “El Jaguey” which are just off the highway from Chapala to Ajijic. These hills are accessible by vehicle for enjoying a picnic with family, or an afternoon walk to admire the beauty of the lake as seen from above.

In 2009, lifestyle on the lake took some major steps forward with the constructions of the boardwalk areas of Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec, adding both visual appeal to the lakefront, and an interactive way to include the natural beauty of the lake in a day to day retirement lifestyle of relaxation. Other activities include a traditional boat trip to the island “Alacranes,” or to cross the river to visit Jocotepec on the boat ‘Fiestas Lake Chapala.’

To enjoy a good time at night the area along the banks, especially for those who call Ajijic their home, there are places that offer international-quality music shows, where residents can enjoy many kinds of music, from country to jazz with a piano. Retirement on Lake Chapala is certainly relaxing, but by no means dull. For more information about buying real estate in the Lake Chapala area, or retiring in Mexico, contact TOPMexicoRealEstate.com.

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