Chapala

Travel 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

Though Ajijic Centro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club.

Ajijic Centro
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Chapala Centro

While visiting Chapala Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Chapala Malecon and Lake Chapala.

Chapala Centro
San Antonio Tlayacapan Church.

San Antonio Tlayacapan

While San Antonio Tlayacapan isn't home to many top sights, Chula Vista Country Club and Laguna Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Antonio Tlayacapan
Sunset over a lake with clouds and colors in the sky. A lake from Mexico named Chapala.

Riberas del Pilar

Though Riberas del Pilar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chula Vista Country Club and Chapala Malecon.

Riberas del Pilar
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La Floresta

Though La Floresta might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club.

La Floresta
Sunset over a lake with clouds and colors in the sky. A lake from Mexico named Chapala.

Chapala Haciendas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapala Haciendas and surrounding area, you can visit Chapala Malecon and Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center.

Chapala Haciendas
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is AED 306 per night from May 14 to May 15
AED 306
AED 370 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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 AED 254 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
AED 254
AED 308 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
The property has pleasant gardens and great potential, but several operational areas need improvement. Issues included voltage problems, insufficient air conditioning, no properly installed in-room safe, and two occasions without electricity and water. Some staff members were kind, but the property ...

Reviewed on 8 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 539 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 539
AED 652 total
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Un poco de mayor cuidado en la limpieza de las habitaciones, dentro del closes estaba una cucaracha muerta (de las grandes). Tener mayor atención al servicio, ya que varias ocasiones en el Maria Bonita Bar dejaron sin atendernos, era complicado encontrar al mesero. Hasta un destapador les ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Real de Chapala
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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
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (529 reviews)
Very relaxing hotel. Staff very friendly.

Reviewed on 25 April 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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Excelente

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Lirio, Ajijic
CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA

CASA MAJA VILLAS CHAPALA

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

Popular places to visit

Ajijic Malecón

4.5/5(188 reviews)

After visiting Ajijic Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Ajijic Malecón

Chapala Malecon

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Find out about the history of Chapala with a stop at Chapala Malecon. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Chapala Malecon

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center during your stay in Chapala. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center

Chula Vista Country Club

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ajijic at Chula Vista Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Chula Vista Country Club

Lomas de Chapala Country Club

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in San Nicolás de Ibarra at Lomas de Chapala Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Lomas de Chapala Country Club

Church of Ajijic

3.5/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Church of Ajijic, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Church of Ajijic