Lake Chapala Real Estate; Retire With Sailing, Nature, And More

By Author: Thomas Lloyd
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How do you imagine your retirement? A warm climate, a quaint, relaxing little town, relaxing strolls on a lakeside boardwalk, sailing on a beautiful lake surrounded by nature?

You may wish to consider retirement on Lake Chapala, the leading Mexico retirement community for Americans and Canadians. In addition to a relaxing lifestyle not to be found in many other places in the world, Lake Chapala real estate is also very accessibly priced; combined with a low cost of living, retirement in the Lake Chapala community also helps you balance comfort with the reassurance that your retirement will go much further.

If sailing is a part of your lifestyle, the lakefront communities of Chapala and Ajijic are an ideal retirement choice. The lake, which is the largest in Mexico, is a favorite for both local residents (Mexican, American and Canadian) and for visitors from the nearby city of Guadalajara. The towns offer yacht clubs and a large number ...
... of residents who participate in the sport.

The important role of Lake Chapala in the country's sailing community was celebrated in early 2010, with the sailing event for National Olympics held in this town in mid-April. The event was hosted by the Chapala Yacht club. While this certainly would have been a sight to see, it also just points to the fact that in Chapala sailing is definitely a part of life.

Of course, the towns of Chapala and Ajijic present many other types of activities ideal for retirement. A favorite is cycling on the winding roads along the lakefront, connecting the picturesque villages with cobblestone roads and red-clay tiled roofs nestled between the lake and the surrounding hills.

Or how about a short drive up to a hill top park for a picnic with a view of the towns and the lake below you?

There are also many social clubs, bridge clubs, chess clubs, etc., art shows, local craft shops, events, and much more to be enjoyed as a part of your retirement here.

Lake Chapala real estate is also for sale in a broad range of price ranges, starting as low as $150,000 US for a home very suitable for a comfortable retirement, within walking distance of the lake, and going up to high-end luxury. Nearby Guadalajara provides an international airport with regular flights to most U.S. and Canadian destinations, excellent world-class healthcare facilities, as well as a good deal of shopping, dining and culture - it is Mexico's second largest city and a significant cultural center.

For those buying a home before retirement comes, it can be rented out to vacationers to bring some income and help cover costs in the mean, while still being enjoyed as a vacation home.

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