U.S, citizens must carry proof of citizenship when crossing into Mexico. Officials of the National Immigration Institute, posted at border entry points, require a passport, birth certificate, voter registration card, or any other document that proves citizenship. This is a change from the past. The law applies to all border cities, and is an attempt to implement uniform immigration laws on both northern and southern borders.
A Mexican tourist card is required for visiting Mexico beyond the border cities, or for stays longer than 72 hours. The free tourist cards are available from Mexican immigration authorities at the border and also at Mexican consulates and Mexican government tourist offices in the US. A birth certificate or other proof of US citizenship, such as voter registration, military ID showing place of birth, or passport is required to obtain the tourist card.
Medical Tourism is rapidly spreading throughout Mexico, however if you are living at Lake Chapala it’s a great excuse to invite your stateside friends down for medical care, and it’s only going to get bigger. This great video was produced by our friends at Focus on Mexico
One of the great things about living in Mexico is the ever transparent need to make an impact in other people who are less fortunate’s lives. It’s something that over time becomes a desire of the soul. I have found it inevitable no matter your path or walk in life. In Lake Chapala there is a foundation known as the Lake Chapala Charities that makes a huge impact in the lakeside community.
The Foundation for Lake Chapala Charities represents the local charities around Lake Chapala, Mexico, that support orphanages and elderly assisted living homes, provide financial assistance for children of the indigenous poor so they can afford school, and provide medical assistance to help with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, meningitis, cancer, birth defects, hearing loss, etc.
The Charities of Lake Chapala Amigos del Misión San Pablo Rotary Club Casa de Ancianos Love in Action Hope House Terranova School Niños Incapacitados Pasos Milagrosos Niños de Chapala & Ajijic Golden Strings Wilkes Education Center Lakeside School for the Deaf Cruz Roja/Red Cross
Casa Del Sol is a luxurious bed and breakfast in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. It is located in the heart of the 16th century village of Ajijic, Mexico.
Nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and Lake Chapala at 5,000 feet above sea level, Casa del Sol B&B is centrally located on a quiet residential street, just two blocks from the village plaza.
A recent review of Casa Del Sol: “Simply stunning B&B. What an oasis of color and design that is a treat for the eyes and the soul. You have done a spectacular work of art throughout your lovely Inn.”
It is affordably priced at around 90 dollars a night, with great service, and luxurious amenities. Definetly a great place to stay if you are heading into Ajijic for a visit.
2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms Eastside Private Luxury Home near Lake Chapala’s Jacotepec Village
Many wonderful family memories can be made at this beautifully decorated, historic, eastside home. The home is very private with an adobe wall along the curb. Behind it our guests enjoy a large rock patio with a bubbling water feature and a large handsomely landscaped yard. The patio is nicely furnished with outdoor furniture. Large trees provide shade for the patio and the back yard making dining outdoors enjoyable most of the year. Just down the street is a small park that provides an additional area for the children to run and play. The Plaza with its great shopping and museums and Canyon road with its famous art galleries are both a short walk away. World class restaurants too numerous to name are located minutes from this beautiful home.
U.S, citizens must carry proof of citizenship when crossing into Mexico. Officials of the National Immigration Institute, posted at border entry points, require a passport, birth certificate, voter registration card, or any other document that proves citizenship. This is a change from the past. The law applies to all border cities, and is an attempt to implement uniform immigration laws on both northern and southern borders.
