What's the best way to get around in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico?
Thomas Hellyer - Chapala Home Sales
If you are in the downtown areas of Chapala and Ajijic, walking is a fantastic way to move. You want to have good walking shoes because there is a lot of cobblestones and uneven sidewalks. The good weather allows for lots of walking year round so that is a plus.There is public transportation in the form of buses and taxis. The larger buses stay on the main roads and they move a little faster from town to town. There are shorter buses that come down into each village so it...
If you are in the downtown areas of Chapala and Ajijic, walking is a fantastic way to move. You want to have good walking shoes because there is a lot of cobblestones and uneven sidewalks. The good weather allows for lots of walking year round so that is a plus.There is public transportation in the form of buses and taxis. The larger buses stay on the main roads and they move a little faster from town to town. There are shorter buses that come down into each village so it takes longer but if you are going from one village to another, taking these buses is more convenient.
Taxis are plentiful here and they are fairly well priced but they do not work too late at night. There are private drivers as well.
A lot of people tend to get a car because a lot of the housing is not right in the village. It is also convenient to have a car when you have guests that you need to pick up in the airport and if you need to go to other places like Costco or shopping. It’s also just nice to move yourself around like going to the beach for the weekend. But in general, you don’t have to have a car in Chapala and Ajijic, but a lot of people do.
(Thomas Hellyer with his kids exploring downtown Chapala, Mexico, pictured.)
Posted February 4, 2016
Anne Dyer - Casita Montana
In Chapala and Ajijic, the Mexican people ride the bus and the bus stops up and down the highway. Every 30 minutes a bus goes both ways, east and west to the different villages. The taxis are also very inexpensive. You could also rent a car either at the airport, which I don’t really recommend because we could get much less expensive car rentals here in the village for people who are coming down.
People also drive down...
In Chapala and Ajijic, the Mexican people ride the bus and the bus stops up and down the highway. Every 30 minutes a bus goes both ways, east and west to the different villages. The taxis are also very inexpensive. You could also rent a car either at the airport, which I don’t really recommend because we could get much less expensive car rentals here in the village for people who are coming down.
People also drive down here all the time. While you’re here, you could rent a car. There are two or three places that I could recommend for car rentals. They are not new cars but they are inexpensive. You don’t really need a new car here. The streets are narrow so you just need a good car but not really a new one. I also have a travel agency right here in my B&B and they can rent a car for you.
If you are going to live here, you could buy a Mexican car, which is less expensive. If you have a car and you plan on staying here for 6 months, you could drive your car down. I had a Stateside car for years until I became a permanent resident. Now I have a Mexican car.
(Two car garage, Chapala, Mexico, pictured.)
Posted August 22, 2016
Magy Carmona - Magy Carmona at Lake Chapala Realty
To get around Chapala and Ajijic, you can ride a bike, take a bus, or rent a car. You can’t get lost in Chapala because there’s only one main road. Renting a car will not be necessary- many people come here without a car and they are happy. I do have a car; a red pick-up that I use it because I have kids, I go to the grocery store and I move furniture- it’s needed for my job. If I were retired, I would still have a car to use to get groceries, or for going out...To get around Chapala and Ajijic, you can ride a bike, take a bus, or rent a car. You can’t get lost in Chapala because there’s only one main road. Renting a car will not be necessary- many people come here without a car and they are happy. I do have a car; a red pick-up that I use it because I have kids, I go to the grocery store and I move furniture- it’s needed for my job. If I were retired, I would still have a car to use to get groceries, or for going out at night to have dinner. The streets of Ajijic are narrow, so having a car that’s not so big would be ideal. People tend to park any way they please so sometimes we have to squeeze through. It’s good to have a smaller car and one with some good ground clearance because the streets are cobblestone, and you don’t want a car that’s very low to the ground, like a sports car. Chapala doesn’t have that kind of glamor anyway. Some type of truck is a nice idea.
Taxis are also readily available in Chapala and Ajijic. You may find the taxis on the main plaza, beside the kiosk, or beside the church, and they cost around 40 pesos – 50 pesos (US $1.93 – US $2.41), depending on where you are going. It’s easy to find them at certain times during the day.
Bus stations close at 9:30 PM– 10 PM. Ajijic goes to sleep early, so you have to go out early. When I lived in Guadalajara, I used to go out from 9:30 PM– 10 PM, and go home at 3 AM. Here in Ajijic, we have to go out at 7 PM because the party ends at 11 PM.
(The cobblestone street in front of Make It Cash resale store, Ajijic, Mexico, pictured.)
Posted November 28, 2016
Andre Bellon - Bellon Insurance Agents
The best way to go around Chapala and Ajijic depends on what you like to do. For example, there are a lot of really good buses that will take you to any place quickly. Taking the bus is really cheap, but it’s not as comfortable. A bus ride usually costs 7 pesos ($0.50), and if you want to go to Jocotepec, it will cost about 15 pesos ($0.80) Having a car is a more comfortable way to go around Chapala and Ajijic. Because of the wonderful climate...
The best way to go around Chapala and Ajijic depends on what you like to do. For example, there are a lot of really good buses that will take you to any place quickly. Taking the bus is really cheap, but it’s not as comfortable. A bus ride usually costs 7 pesos ($0.50), and if you want to go to Jocotepec, it will cost about 15 pesos ($0.80) Having a car is a more comfortable way to go around Chapala and Ajijic. Because of the wonderful climate here, you can be in a convertible and it won’t be too cold or too hot. There are a lot of people in Chapala and Ajijic who like to walk. I have some customers who walk for at least one or two hours daily. Walking around Chapala and Ajijic is comfortable and secure.
(Parking on the street in Ajijic, Mexico, pictured.)
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Posted February 10, 2017