Jocotepec
Jocotepec is the anchor town at the extreme western end of the lake. Its history traces back to 1361 when the Nahua Indians settled there. In 1520 a Spanish expedition led by a cousin of Hernan Cortés conquered the Indians, and in 1529 Jocotepec was founded. The town has rustic charm and is widely known for its beautifully woven sarapes, with their traditional flowered motifs as well as other local handicrafts. Like the town of Chapala, “Joco” as he locals refer to it, is fast becoming a more affordable residential destination for expats looking for the next big real estate deal in this idyllic natural setting along Lake Chapala.