Guadalajara and Lake Chapala

[540rpm]

Originally Posted by douglowell

Ah, I see. Unpeaceful and appealing.

Got it.

Yeah, I changed my attitude towards roosters and embraced the early morning ambiance in Sayulita not long ago. Definitely not about quiet, I agree.

Doug

maybe off-topic but i too am considering the lake chapala area and have gone to google earth to zoom in, get an idea of the layout, even street maps
richard

[RVGRINGO]

Welcome, Richard.
Now that you have seen us from above, you must come for a visit to experience Chapala for yourself.

[540rpm]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

Welcome, Richard.
Now that you have seen us from above, you must come for a visit to experience Chapala for yourself.

thank you for the book recommendation. i sent the author my check three weeks ago and no response yet.
i lived in mexico for two years 14 years ago and loved it. one year in my popup trailer on a beach in baja and a year in cuastecomate near melaque, jalisco. i have to sell my small farm before moving south and this slump does not help. richard

[slsadventurer]

Originally Posted by douglowell

I'm interested in retiring to Mexico, and curious about Guadalajara. I'm a city person in many ways, and I'm wondering what expat life in that city is like. Which neighborhoods should I look at if I'm trying to live reasonably (but not like a pauper). I'm not into gated communities at all.

Does Guadalajara live up to its "San Francisco of Mexico" reputation in city quality? Obviously I'll need an extended visit of my own, but I'd love to hear from residents about why they love it and what's to be aware of.

Thanks so much.

Doug

I think you might try to look at other places I was in the area a couple of months ago Lake Chapla, and didn't even hear Spanish this isn't living in Mexico it is living at home in the States or Canada. Try Queretaro it is a lovely colonial city and still Mexican.