Chapala

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A panorama of mountains and lake with the sunset as background. Clouds and blue sky with trees and colors
Boat in the water, scenery of mountains and sea. Feeling of grandeur, solitude.
Landscape of a pier over Lake Chapala during the sunset in Mexico
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DRONE IN LAKE CHAPALA JALISCO MEXICO
Beautiful Lake of Chapala in Jalisco, Mexico

Where to stay in Chapala

Life around the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, Lake Chapala

Ajijic Centro

Though Ajijic Centro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chula Vista Country Club and Laguna Shopping Centre.

Ajijic Centro
San Antonio Tlayacapan Church.

San Antonio Tlayacapan

While San Antonio Tlayacapan isn't home to many top sights, Chula Vista Country Club and Laguna Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Antonio Tlayacapan
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Chapala Centro

While visiting Chapala Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Chapala Malecon and Lake Chapala.

Chapala Centro
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La Floresta

Though La Floresta might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club.

La Floresta
Sunset over a lake with clouds and colors in the sky. A lake from Mexico named Chapala.

Riberas del Pilar

Though Riberas del Pilar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chula Vista Country Club and Chapala Malecon.

Riberas del Pilar
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Los Sabinos

4/5(1 area review)

Los Sabinos might not have many top sights, but Monte Coxala Spa and San Juan Cosala Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Los Sabinos
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
The price is CA $105 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
CA $105
CA $127 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala
Hotel Real de Chapala

Hotel Real de Chapala

3 out of 5
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
The price is CA $157 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $157
CA $195 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
I liked this hotel. The scenery of the lake and swimming pools/outdoor areas are spectacular and the meals are first class. Very much an upscale setting and worthy of a corporate event. The staff was very friendly and super accommodating for a couple of changes I needed. The hotel is very well kept ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Hotel Real de Chapala
Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Independencia 63 Ajijic JAL
The price is CA $168 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
CA $168
CA $204 total
Apr 30 - May 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (342 reviews)
Nice quiet and peaceful place. I plan on returning.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Danza del Sol

Hotel Danza del Sol

3 out of 5
Zaragoza #165 Ajijic JAL
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (522 reviews)
The hotel was great, large rooms with plenty of space for us, excellent breakfasts every day. The pool area is quiet and relaxing. The hotel is close to everything and staff are excellent and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Hotel Danza del Sol
Ajijic Centro with Lake View Rooftop Terrace, AC and Walkable

Ajijic Centro with Lake View Rooftop Terrace, AC and Walkable

Ajijic Jal.
Stay at this vacation home in Chapala. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
We really liked the look of the house. Very Mexican and walkable to lots of shopping and restaurants. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was great to have. The upstairs rooftop was a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery. Beds were comfortable as well. Well furnished kitchen.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Ajijic Centro with Lake View Rooftop Terrace, AC and Walkable
Nice small apartment with fast WiFi in Chapala

Nice small apartment with fast WiFi in Chapala

Chapala Jal.
Stay at this apartment in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Chapala Malecon and Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
It’s a 5 star winner felt like I was at home, walking distance to the Malecon,Plaza,Church and many other places. Literally in the middle of the Pueblo. Very good location.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Nice small apartment with fast WiFi in Chapala
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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