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 AU$275 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$275
1 Feb - 2 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! (2,423 reviews)
All of the above.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport
Hotel ANB Aeropuerto Guadalajara

Hotel ANB Aeropuerto Guadalajara

3.5 out of 5
Av Solidaridad Iberoamericana 7143 El Salto JAL
The price is AU$93 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$93
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (1,738 reviews)
Great location and has great food

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel ANB Aeropuerto Guadalajara
Hangar Inn Guadalajara Aeropuerto

Hangar Inn Guadalajara Aeropuerto

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara - Chapala 200 Tlajomulco de Zúñiga JAL
The price is AU$173 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$173
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,180 reviews)
Clean place , helpful staff

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hangar Inn Guadalajara Aeropuerto
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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! (500 reviews)
This hotel was wonderful. The room was amazing, it seemed like a house. Food was good!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

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! (169 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 July 2025

Cabañas Lomas Verdes
Hotel Sierra Tigre

Hotel Sierra Tigre

3 out of 5
Camino Tigre KM 1.3 Valle de Juárez JAL
Stay at this chalet in Valle de Juárez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions El Tecolote Mazamitla Park and Cero el Tigre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
Great place to go to!

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Sierra Tigre
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Popular places to visit

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

Activities

Enjoy Lake Chapala

Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara

AU$60
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

AU$142
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
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Beautiful Lake of Chapala in Jalisco, Mexico

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