Chapala and Mexico Travel Information (links to information about living in other locations in Mexico at bottom of page) Chapala weather Chapala Web Board Forum Airport taxi to Chapala 320 Pesos, Chapala to airport 250 Pesos
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Restaurants
Located outside of Chapala but close by
Bruno's Hideaway --- Grilled imported meats, ribs, chicken, salmon, burgers Vegetarian choices smoked briskets for sale. Thursdays through Monday from 4pm. Telefono: 766-0632 Ricki's Restaurant -- Japanese and Thai food. If you are looking for something different, Ricki's serves up some great Asian dishes. Their Tempura is awesome, the Grilled Salmon Teriyaki is a decent portion and you must try the barbequed eel. Scrumptious! Marcos Castellanos 27A, Ajijic, Jalisco, Tele: 376. 766. 1627 Mi Tango Restaurant * Bar -- Located in swanky Ajijic, Mi Tango has cultivated a loyal following of both Gringos and the local Mexican crowd. Offers a full range of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts with excellent coffee as well. Service is decent, prices are reasonable, food is dependably good. The semi-open air atmosphere is very pleasant in a garden setting with contemporary artwork on the walls. Often there is a waiting line for tables. Morelos #5, Ajijic, Tele: 01.376.766.2458. 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. Doctors, Dentists and Clinics 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. Discount Health Program Dr. Victor Manuel Garcia Diaz Morelos #154 in Chapala, 013. 765. 2320/ 765. 2424 Trained in both Western and Eastern styles of medicines. General practitioner, acupuncturist. His wife is a podiatrist in the same building. Dentista - Maria de Lourdes Barajas Chavez, #467 Ave. Madero near the bus station. Monday - Friday. 765.2800, malouba71@yahoo.com.mx Popular dentist in town, reasonably priced. Does good work. Speaks English. Recommended. 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. info@hectorharodds.com Cosmetic dentistry, bleaching, porcelain crowns, crown & bridge, dental implants. www.hectorharodds.com Health Services, Transport, Translation Surgery Host is a health services agency that provides medical tourism facilitation to those living in the U.S., Canada and the UK. They will help you in obtaining the best medical care to meet your needs and will continue to assist you until you are fully recovered and ready to return home. Aftercare, Reservation of hotel stay for the patient and relatives, post surgical therapy and rehabilitation when necessary, transport, translation. Live chat online. Hospitals - Guadalajara Hospital Bernardette Hildago #930 Zona Centro, C.P. 4200 Guadalajara, Jalisco Telefono: 01-33-3825-4365. 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. Alternative Health Options Massage Therapist, highly recommended by forum members at Chapala Web Board Forum. Lupe on Lopez Cotilla #202, (tele: 765.5672) Charges 120 Pesos an hour. Chapala Health Barbara Rotthaler offers alternative health treatments, holistic practice, homeopathy, health lectures and more. Located in San Antonio, she can be reached at the following telephone number in Mexico: 01-376 766-1987 Club Oxigen Hotel Danza del Sol, Ocampo 151 Ajijic Telefono 766-5005, Tai Chi, yoga, pilates, aerobics, step, physical training, weights, water aerobics zumba, boot camp, ballroom & salsa, kid's programs, tennis, sauna, hi-speed internet Assisted Living, Hospice 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 Lake Chapala Hospice is a not-for-profit and non-denominational organization established in 2011 in the municipality of Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. Meet the people in the organization here. Follow them on Facebook here.
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) Gringo Dog All you need to know about pet friendly travel. 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 Garden Club - international garden club, meetings, membership and more! 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 Chapala Learning Center For Spanish learning classes that are both fun and practical. Twelve week courses. If you are living in Mexico and want to open yourself to new possibilities that knowing the language will do for you, contact the Chapala Learning Center, López Cotilla No.375, Chapala Jalisco México, Tel:(376)765-5498. Bus travel in Mexico Traveling by bus is one of the most efficient and economical ways to see Mexico. Different World has provided links to the major operators in Mexico with a list of their destinations and savvy comments. Worth a look if you want to travel in this fine country! Costaline is a Mexican bus line that features bus routes on the Pacific coast of Mexico. First class and plus services, purchase tickets ahead, Tele: 01. 800. 003. 7635. 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 Lake Chapala Moving Service for local and national moves within Mexico. Will also move you in and out of The U.S.A. and Canada, door-to-door. Tele: 1. 866. 804. 1513. Also, do-it-yourself-moving - you pack, they drive, you unpack. Local Phone: 376. 766. 5008. International Phone: 011.52.376. 766.5008. Toll Free Phone USA and Canada: 1. 866.804.1513. Lakeside Directory - find everything you need in the Lakeside area, 40 mile coverage. Businesses, restaurants, supplies and furniture for your home and more. Hotel Villa San Francisco is a brand new upscale hotel in Chapala. Transformed from a longtime private villa into ten music-themed suites. Excellent location. Email: hotelvillasanfrancisco@hotmail.com Gardens, bar, breakfast included in the price. Long term stays in Chapala - try Casa Dulce, Ninos Heroes #63, (tele: 376.765.7357) BobKlug@aol.com or The QQ, Quinta Quetzalcoatl (tele: 52.376.765.3653). Both of these are very good if you are a single woman traveler. How to Dial Mexico Ever wonder how to call your friends or family in Mexico? Here's the skinny for cell phones and land lines. Sewing and Design Workshop Need alterations done or have a dress made? 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