Chapala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A panorama of mountains and lake with the sunset as background. Clouds and blue sky with trees and colors
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
Beautiful Lake of Chapala in Jalisco, Mexico

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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 Chula Vista Country Club and Monte Coxala Spa.

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 Chapala Malecon.

San Antonio Tlayacapan
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La Floresta

La Floresta might not have many top sights, but Chula Vista Country Club and Chapala Malecon 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
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is AU$128 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$128
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (792 reviews)
It was a decent room

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala
Hotel Real de Chapala

Hotel Real de Chapala

3 out of 5
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
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! (1,002 reviews)
Everything good

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Real de Chapala
Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Independencia 63 Ajijic JAL
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! (331 reviews)
The courtyard is wonderful in the staff is excellent nice place. You will really enjoy your stay

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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! (515 reviews)
The hotel is old and needs work but we really liked the colonial style buildings and the size of the complex. Breakfast was decent for what we paid and I enjoyed sitting on our terrace which felt quite private.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
We really liked the look of the house. Very Mexican and walkable to lots of shopping and restaurants. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was great to have. The upstairs rooftop was a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery. Beds were comfortable as well. Well furnished kitchen.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Ajijic Centro with lake view rooftop terrace, AC and walkable
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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