Robo Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hola- I will be coming to look at Lake Chapala area this January- Febuary 2018 to learn about and consider for a future move there. I live & Alaska & Hawaii. Moved from Alaska to Hawaii in 2015 and am somewhat disappointed (crime/ litter, prejudice, politics ). I have been in Mexico ~20 times in my life on vacations & lived in Oaxaca for 4 months in 2005. I'm nearing retirement and want a place that is warmer and affordable (Hawaii is not). Have always loved Mexico. Airfare is somewhat cheap from there to Alaska where I will still go back and forth some. I am assuming from my many times in Mexico that the availability of a furnished place to live for two months is more then is posted on- line. Do many local homes or smaller Mexican motels offer 2 month stays. Some place in mid range ($500- $800 month, single person) . Any other websites to consider or check. Thanks and looking forward for a long visit & getting to know area/ people Robo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hotel Perico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, hensley said: Hotel Perico If you have a car. It is miserable there without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Just be aware that Jan-Feb is in the middle of high season so accommodations will be harder, but surely not impossible, to find. And yes, more is available than you will see online. There are several bulletin boards around town that have accommodations posted that agents won't have. Most will want a longer period than you are suggesting, especially since it will be high season, but you can probably find something in a couple of days. Agree about Perico, both that it is a good option if available, but it is a few miles outside of 'town' and I am not aware that it is on a bus route. Google Hotel Perico Ajijic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Thank all of you- no car for my- i'll buy a bicycle and leave it for someone in need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibbocat Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Robo said: Thank all of you- no car for my- i'll buy a bicycle and leave it for someone in need A bicycle along the bypass is high risk in either direction I'd use Uber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Robo said: Hola- I will be coming to look at Lake Chapala area this January- Febuary 2018 to learn about and consider for a future move there. I live & Alaska & Hawaii. Moved from Alaska to Hawaii in 2015 and am somewhat disappointed (crime/ litter, prejudice, politics ). I have been in Mexico ~20 times in my life on vacations & lived in Oaxaca for 4 months in 2005. I'm nearing retirement and want a place that is warmer and affordable (Hawaii is not). Have always loved Mexico. Airfare is somewhat cheap from there to Alaska where I will still go back and forth some. I am assuming from my many times in Mexico that the availability of a furnished place to live for two months is more then is posted on- line. Do many local homes or smaller Mexican motels offer 2 month stays. Some place in mid range ($500- $800 month, single person) . Any other websites to consider or check. Thanks and looking forward for a long visit & getting to know area/ people Robo Hotel Italo right in the heart of Ajijic will offer weekly or monthly rates, and has kitchen units if wanted. Not fancy, but good basic accommodation. NOISY when things are happening in the plaza, but a good intro to the local culture! Easy bus access too. I knew a Canadian lady (now deceased) who lived there as her "home" for years! Also google hotels in Ajijc --- forget the name of one across from Lake Chapala Society, but suspect you'd get a reasonable monthly rate from them too if you check early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyvmx Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Penthouse in Riberas, behind Mirasol has 1 BR and efficiency apts for short term. You can opt for 2 meals a day, 6 days a week or not. Apts. are priced accordingly. Donna or Mike at 331 363 5580. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Casa Blanca offers monthly rates... It is located directly across the street from LCS... We stayed there a month while we were reconnoitering the area. Basic accommodations but with micro and refrigerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 All good info - Thanks. Looking forward to it. I'll book something on-line for first few nights, then look around and find something for a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metuchenmama Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Casa Blanca is very well located as it is situated in the heart of the village so buses are close by, restaurants abound and the proximity to the cultural center, plaza and art galleries are easily walkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 16 hours ago, ibbocat said: A bicycle along the bypass is high risk in either direction I'd use Uber. VERY GOOD advice...one accident can ruin your whole day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 B&B's in Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 24 minutes ago, Ajijic_hiker said: There's a safe walking path from Hotel Perico to the bus stop across the road from Colegio Technologio. From there the bus will take you to town. You don't need to walk on the Libramiento. The bus from town will also return you to the Colegio, and from there you can take the path back to Perico. I've done that for months. They get filled up in the winter months, so you would need to call them soon, if you want to stay there. It's $350/month...can't beat it, and it's quiet up there. Nice long timers who can help you with tips about the area. Cheap to take a taxi if you have bags of groceries also. Good to know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 A bicycle is not a good idea, as the climb from the highway to the hotel is long and steady for the entire distance. As there is no shoulder, there is no safe area for riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegarn Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Ajijic_hiker said: There's a safe walking path from Hotel Perico to the bus stop across the road from Colegio Technologio. From there the bus will take you to town. You don't need to walk on the Libramiento. The bus from town will also return you to the Colegio, and from there you can take the path back to Perico. I've done that for months. They get filled up in the winter months, so you would need to call them soon, if you want to stay there. It's $350/month...can't beat it, and it's quiet up there. Nice long timers who can help you with tips about the area. Cheap to take a taxi if you have bags of groceries also. I thought that the only bus going in the outward direction on the Libramiento is the Directo, which would take you into Guadalajara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 There is a local I believe which goes to Iztlahuacan etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Hotel Perico it is- all set and ready yo go. Thanks for all your advise. 2 months in Hawaii & 2 months in Alaska and I'm on my way ! Looking forward to the stay and hope it is something that would work into my retirement years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Enjoy your stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Well it's a ways away, but i like a base plan to start. All will work out. So..... any swimming in the lake? hows the water quality. I have seen some info on it but nothing conclusive. Im looking forward to the hot springs area as well. There again, it's not clear from what i read if it's open on a regular basis to the public. Membership? Daily use fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBearII Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 - A few people swim in the Lake but most of us don't. It won't kill you, but there are a lot of water plants and old tires, etc. - Most of us use bottled water or have a filter system or both. - The hot springs at San Juan Cosala are accessible by bus, as it is a short walk down a boulevard from the main highway (carretera). There is a daily fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, JayBearII said: - A few people swim in the Lake but most of us don't. It won't kill you, but there are a lot of water plants and old tires, etc. I would venture to say that "no one" in the expat community swims in the lake. Mexicans, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 There are also lots of large snakes in the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Some people from up north swim in the lake; in fact Pedro sometimes called Ned Small used to sponsor an annual dip in the lake event, I think on Jan 1st each year. Although I never went maybe Ned could post about this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Toro Furioso Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 The snakes are very large and very frightening to behold. They swim with their heads held a couple of feet above the water and they look mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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