One must realize the magnitude of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone, which includes other municipalities like Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Ixtlahuacan, Tonala, Tlajomulco, etc., in its spread and encompasses a population of unknown proportions; some say almost six million. If I were looking for expats, I think I would head for Tlaquepaque on the weekends. If I were retired and too old and decrepit to enjoy nightlife (Thanks, Privado!), which I am, I would stay right here in Chapala and just go to Guadalajara when the mood strikes and the body is willing.