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
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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.

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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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 San Juan Cosala Boardwalk.

Los Sabinos
Hotel Real de Chapala

Hotel Real de Chapala

3 out of 5
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
The price is AU$205 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$205
6 May - 7 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 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
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is AU$149 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$149
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (813 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 AU$125 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$125
4 May - 5 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! (345 reviews)
We had one of the worst rooms we've ever stayed in. I"m sure they must have had at least a few nicer rooms, but ours was atrocious. The shower had no hot water the first day and no hot water in the sink. The bed was old and not comfortable and it did not even have a chair to sit on. The grounds were ...

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel
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! (524 reviews)
The hotel was great, large rooms with plenty of space for us, excellent breakfasts every day. The pool area is quiet and relaxing. The hotel is close to everything and staff are excellent and very helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hotel Danza del Sol
Ajijic Centro with Lake View Rooftop Terrace, AC and Walkable

Ajijic Centro with Lake View Rooftop Terrace, AC and Walkable

Ajijic Jal.
Stay at this holiday home in Chapala. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
It was a convenient location. The beds were comfortable and the apartment was clean, but we had to buy our own water because the water bottle was empty in the room.

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Ajijic Centro with Lake View Rooftop Terrace, AC and Walkable
Nice small apartment with fast WiFi in Chapala

Nice small apartment with fast WiFi in Chapala

Chapala Jal.
Stay at this apartment in Chapala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Chapala Malecon and Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
It’s a 5 star winner felt like I was at home, walking distance to the Malecon,Plaza,Church and many other places. Literally in the middle of the Pueblo. Very good location.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Nice small apartment with fast WiFi in 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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