You really can stretch your retirement income in this quiet haven and find a comfortable lifestyle on about half of what it costs to live in the United States. You have probably heard about the area and wonder if it's a place you could live.
Many gringos do.
In fact, the largest contingent of expatriates in the world lives in Lake Chapala, and the majority of these folks are American and Canadian. But this is old Mexico. It is not the resorts, and that must be kept in mind. Cool lake breezes High quality medical care Plentiful recreation, from golf to book clubs Beautiful scenery, tropical vegetation and Lake views Easy air access to the United States English-speaking residents and a strong expatriate network Lake Chapala, located 30 miles south of Guadalajara, is Mexico's largest lake, roughly 55 miles long and 15 miles wide. Today, Lake Chapala beckons to retirees, artists and craftsmen.