Health Care Resources

Health care in Ajijic is getting better every year with General Practitioners and Specialists setting up office in Ajijic and the surrounding area.  One advantage is the short distance to Guadalajara which enables some of the most talented doctors to commute easily from there and set up satellite offices to better serve us here. Guadalajara is known for having some of the best medical facilities in Mexico with high-tech equipment and leading-edge treatments by exceptional physicians and medical staff.

Another important benefit is the significantly lower cost of healthcare. Since a large percentage of lakeside residents are retired, saving more than 50 percent on healthcare services compared with similar services back home helps extend monthly income.

Dental services are also much less expensive. Well-trained dentists provide a wide range of procedures from cleaning to implants at more than 50 percent less than comparable services in the U.S. Most dentists also are bi-lingual.

Also, remember that Ajijic is relatively small, so if you have problems finding a nearby hospital or drugstore, or you cannot reach them by telephone, you can ask any taxi driver to take you to the nearest one and you will get there in no time.

Hospitals and Clinics

Hospitals much like the doctor’s offices have wonderful care. They are warm and caring people by nature, and this is a very welcoming trait when you are suffering an illness. The cost for a visit is minimal and any additional lab work, tests and results will be dealt with in very little wait time.