Lake Chapala Tour

40 miles from Guadalajara city at the Mexican western Sierra Madre, 5500 feet above sea level, is the magical and picturesque lake. "Chapala" the largest lake in México, with the second best microclimate in the world and a large community of retirees from the USA. At Chapala village we will find local handicrafts, 18th century Neoclassical church, a large pier to walk along the lake shore and enjoy the weather. Due to the height from the sea level, the lake and the climate, all kinds of vegetation and flowers grow, blooming all year, like the poinsettia flower blooms for almost 5 months. The Ajijic village, founded in the 16th century by Franciscan monks, is a small and picturesque town, with handicrafts, art galleries, narrow and cobbled streets. 16th century Fraciscan mission, with an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. For lunch we go to a restaurant facing the lake, with an outside patio, and we have lunch under a large leafy rubber tree or inside a closed area, food is high Mexican cuisine style.