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
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Los Sabinos

While Los Sabinos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monte Coxala Spa and Laguna Shopping Centre.

Los Sabinos
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is ฿2,862 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿2,862
฿3,463 total
27 May - 28 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! (826 reviews)
"The TV too small and the channels stop working at midnight"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala
Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Independencia 63 Ajijic JAL
The price is ฿2,242 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
฿2,242
฿2,713 total
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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! (362 reviews)
"Me gustó que el personal era muy amable, el lugar en los jardines se ve muy bonito, al entrar al cuarto se veía bonits la cama , suave pero necesita más atención, en el baño no sabía cuál era el agua caliente y fría , se escuchó un ruido feo al abrir la llave de la regadera al abrirla de más se salió ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel
Hotel Real de Chapala

Hotel Real de Chapala

3 out of 5
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
The price is ฿4,252 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿4,252
฿5,145 total
25 May - 26 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Todo súper, la pasamos muy bien como siempre, todo limpio, los chicos muy amables, el desayuno muy agradable, buena ubicación"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Real de Chapala
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.
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! (531 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Danza del Sol
Lirio, Ajijic

Lirio, Ajijic

3 out of 5
Ocampo 71 Ajijic JAL
Stay at this apartment in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"This hotel is better in person! We enjoyed swimming laps in the pool and relaxing in the hammock on the roof which was a magical place to watch the sun rise over the town and Lake Chapala. The room was clean, bed very comfortable. Only wished they had coffee in the room. They did allow us an early ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Lirio, Ajijic
CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA

CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA

3.5 out of 5
8888 Boulevard de riviera Chapala Jal.
Stay at this villa in Chapala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center and Chapala Malecon ...
CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA
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.

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