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Chapala, Mexico Travel and Information
Airport taxi to Chapala 250 Pesos, Chapala to airport 200 Pesos
Restaurants
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Chabela's Fonda --- Located on the right hand corner of the Plaza. Specialties include a very good Chile Rellano. 40-50 Peso plates makes Chabela's popular amongst locals. Open everyday B-L-D Tacos Stands --- What would Mexico be without Taco's? Tasty and quick they can be had for 5-6 Pesos depending on location. Lonches are also available for 13-18 Pesos. Available daily, but at night there are many. |
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Cucumber's --- Popular with the Gringos and the breakfast omelets at 25 Pesos is a great value. Ham/mushroom/cheese omelet with Hash browns Bacon, Toast coffee/tea. B-L-D Closed Thursday. Just off the Plaza, easily found. Joe's --- Across the way from Cucumber's Joe's pork spareribs are the best in Chapala. 55 Pesos served with potato salad and beans. Very loyal Gringo and Mexican following. Closed Monday B-L-D |
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Alfredo's California --- Ten years in the same location this very successful establishment is owned and operated by US trained Alfredo and has the most extensive menu in town. Veal Parmagniana with salad and ice tea for 85 Pesos. Large portions and quality food. 8 AM - 8 PM Closed Tuesday. Lucy's Pizzeria --- Located just outside the bus station. Try her Special Pizza, by the slice just 15 Pesos. 2 - 10 PM daily, Closed Tuesday. |
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Churros --- Ernesto's been here on the Carrettera 10 years. 3 Pesos a piece. A real local treat. You'll love them. Open 9 - 2, 6 - 10 PM Everyday. Tamales are available in the evening for 7 Pesos each. Filled with chicken and pork. Dessert tamales too! Liquado Stands --- Juice bars that offer fresh squeezed orange, papaya, carrot or any other fruit in season, and they have a huge variety. Really a great value and healthy. |
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Jonhy's Place and Don Juan --- Same owners, same food. The best Shrimp Empanazado in Chapala. Jonhy's has billiard tables, while Don Juan has a fabulous view of Lake Chapala. La Lena --- Arranchera 96 Pesos, with a grilled blistered Jalapeno Chile, onions, beans, salsa, and of coarse tortillas. Wine 25 Pesos per glass. 13 years here on the main street coming into Chapala. A meat eaters treat. Open daily 12:00 - 11:00 PM. |
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Guicho's --- Located on the East end of the Malacon. Try the smoked marlin tacos at 8 Pesos each, delicious. And the Shrimp & Octopus cocktail for 49 Pesos is perfect. 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Closed Tuesday.
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Cenadaria Elva --- Pozole! This is where the locals eat dinner. Closed Tuesday Burritos, VERY CLEAN. 7 PM- 11:30 PM Cazadores Restaurant/Bar --- Located in the historical Casa Braniff (from Braniff Airlines) by the lake in Chapala, this restaurant has outdoor seating and specializes in chamorro (grilled pork shank). Paseo Ramon Corona #18, reservations: 765-2162, open 1pm - 8 pm daily, closed Mondays. |
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American Legion --- #114 Morelos, Chapala. Telefono: 765-2259. Open 9 AM - 3:30 PM , serves breakfast and lunch. Great place to meet other Expats, lots of services provided like passport renewals, visas, FM3 info, mail services, volunteer opportunities etc. Get involved both with other Expats and with the local culture! Offer your services and expertise.
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Located outside of Chapala but close by
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La Nueva Posada Hotel/Restaurant/Bar --- an old colonial style restaurant located at Donato Guerra #9, Ajijic, Jalisco. Telefono: (376) 766-1444, 766-1344, Fax 766-2049. Open daily, Noon 'until closing'. One of the town's favorites for family gatherings and romantic interludes. Tony's --- Located on the Carretera between Chapala and Ajijic, #149 in San Antonio, near Super Lake Shopping Center, Tony's offers fresh and frozen meats and seafood, quality breads, butters, and spreads. There is a restaurant as well, with an all you can eat salad bar for 35 pesos. Open daily noon to 9:30 pm, closed Wednesdays. 766-4069. Johanna's -- Austrian, German, French, Russian and Hungarian cuisine.Blvd. Ajijic #118-A Telefono 766-0437. Open Tuesdays to sundays 12-8pm. (across from the auditorium) johannasrestaurant@hotmail.com |
Bruno's Hideaway --- Grilled imported meats, ribs, chicken, salmon, burgers Vegetarian choices smoked briskets for sale. Thursdays through Monday from 4pm. Telefono: 766-0632
MEDICAL & Fitness
There are pharmacies everywhere. If you have an issue do not be afraid to use them first, BEFORE seeing a Doctor. Chances are they have seen these symptoms before and know the remedy, and the speak English.
Clinica y Farmacia Maskaras --- Located at Hildalgo #79-G in Riberas del Pilar, Dr. Carlos Garcia has a 24 hour emergency and ambulance service, 22 specialists, radiology services, a laboratory, a dentist service, a full farmacia and a bilingual staff. This Clinica serves as Chapala's town hospital. Telefono: 765-4805, Fax 765-4838, and the Farmacia 765-5827.
Hospital Bernardette Hildago #930 Zona Centro, C.P. 4200 Guadalajara, Jalisco Telefono: 01-33-3825-4365 www.hospitalbernardette.com More than 40 years of experience, hospital certified by Mexican Health Department, part of the prestigious Cardiovascular Institute of Guadalajara. Accepts International Insurances.
Americas Hospital Av. Americas 932, Guadalajara,Jalisco, Telefono 01-33-3817-3141 & 3817-3004 email: americashospital@prodigy.net.mx all major insurance companies in the US, staff US trained, private rooms with telephone, bathroom, and cable TV.
Hector Haro, DDS, graduate of Maryland, Paty Ascencio, DDS #83 San Luis Street, Riberas Del Pilar, Chapala - Ajijic Area Telefono: 376-765-3193, 765-6974, 765-6410. hector_harodds@mac.com Cosmetic dentistry, bleaching, porcelain crowns, crown & bridge, dental implants.
La Casa Nostra Nursing Home/Assisted Living 24 hour nursing staff, weekly doctor visits, free local transportation. Santa Monica #22 Riberas Del Pilar Telefono 765-4187 Fax: 765-5142
Club Oxigen Hotel Danza del Sol, Ocampo 151 Ajijic Telefono 766-5005, www.cluboxigen.org Tai Chi, yoga, pilates, aerobics, step, physical training, weights, water aerobics zumba, boot camp, ballroom & salsa, kid's programs, tennis, sauna, hi-speed internet
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Tennis and Volleyball at Cristiania Park - If you enjoy the active sports of tennis and volleyball, you must visit Cristiania Park in Chapala. Six tennis courts all well maintained and a pro shop for your tennis needs. A great group of players meet daily to compete. Volleyball is played Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 10 pesos per person. Check out our Chapala Tennis & Volleyball page. Basketball at the gym located next to the municipal soccer field. Basketball leagues are played nightly at around 7 or 8 o'clock pm. They are always looking for new players, and it's great to get involved. |
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ACTIVITIES
A Course in Miracles Saturdays 2pm at 16 Septiembre #34=6 Ongoing. No charge Telefono: 766-4882
Ajijic Masonic Lodge #31 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of month, 5:30pm Telefono: 766-0485
Ajijic Quilt Guild Open togeneral public, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 12 noon. Laguna B&B Telefono: 766-0276
Ajijic Society of the Arts 1st Monday of month 10 am Nueva Posada, art program follows meeting.
Amigos De los Ancianos (Friends of the Elderly) Casa de Ancianos, Chapala, Telefono: 766-1067
Amigos Every Wednesday 6-8 pm, La Nueva Posada, friendly group of mature people meet to make new friends.
Amities Francophones 3rd Sautrday of the month, 1 pm Telefono: 766-0149
AMSIF Bridge 2nd Saturday of every month at Ruben's Grill from 12-5:00 Lunch included, prize to best players with proceeds going to AMSIF and Ninos y Jovenes. 100 pesos
Belva & Enrique Velazquez Art Classes and supplies 16 de Septiembre #7, Ajijic. belva@laguna.com.mx Telefono: 766-0162
British Society Friends meet very informally 1st Saturday of the month at 1pm. Manix, Ocampo, 765-4786
Canadian Club Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at the Nueva Posada, lower garden. September to April.
Garden Club Members Only! 3rd Wednesday of the month, 12:30 pm, Nueva Posada, llunch, guest speaker, raffle. Newmemberswelcome to join before meetng (11:30)
Hash House Harriers Saturday 8:30 am, Nueva Posada, Everyone welcome! No dues or membership.
Lake Chapala Duplicate Bridge Club Stratified Pairs meet every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 1:15 pm. 99ers meet at 9:15 am Friday. the Carretera, #77-1, one block east of Maskaras Clinic. Info: 766-3924 or 766-1416
Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation Weekly Sabbath Services at Santa Margarita#113, Riberas del Pilar Telefono: 765-6968
Lake Chapala Society Full listing of activities posted outside the office. 766-1140. For community events, Spanish program, member benefits, and info on lakeside living, check out www.lakechapalasociety.org
Los Ninos De Chapala Y Ajijic Providing educational scholarships for children & young adults. Telefono: 766-1688 or check out www.help4kids.net
MAS Music Appreciation Society, Classical music and Children Music Project. Telefono: 765-6409
Navy League, Lake Chapala Council 3rd Saturday of the month for lunch/program at 1pm, Telefono: 766-4750 or 766-1848
Ninos & Jovenes Caravan Delivers food stuff & used clothing to the orphanage in San Juan Cosala, Telefono: 01-387-76-10606
Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men may belong. Focuses on service and character building lessons.
Rotary Club of Ajijic Every Tuesday, 1pm Villa del Arte Retaurant, Rio Zula #7-A, Ajijic Telefono: 766-2772
Viva la Musica! Supporting fine music Lakeside by helping Mexican musicians make beautiful music. Encourages Mexican music students and organization, providing performance opportunities at Lakeside for Mexican musicians, and to promote local concerts and bus trips to musical events in Guadalajara and elsewhere. Contact: Rosemary Keeling, rosemarykeeling@hotmail.com.
Writers Group 1st & 3rd Friday 10:15 am Nueva Posada, guest most welcome.
Miscellaneous
Lake Chapala Immigration Services FM3, FM2, FM Registration Renewals, work and marriage permits, Government health insurance Services provided for retired military (hospital, meds, etc.) J. Encarnacion Rosas #29 C. Ajijic, Jalisco M-F 9-2:30 Telefono: 376-766-4856 Emergency: 01-333-808-5864
Strom-White Moving Services For the lowest Rates at Lakeside, use the oldest most experienced most recommended name in the area. Personally at the border for every crossing in regular moves. Low cost moves for those on a budget &shared loads available to further reduce costs. Door-to-door moves & suggested ways to save. Moving your belongings in or out of Mexico. Insurance packages, professional packing available, US & Canadian trailer lines. whitemovers@gmail.com or check their website: www.strommoving.com Telefono/Fax: 766-4049
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