Transportation

Transportation options around Lake Chapala are plentiful for the expat communities that stretch from Chapala to the westernmost town of Jocotepec. Downtown Guadalajara is just a 35-mile drive from Ajijic. Many expats rely on their own cars to get around the area. But, if you need to rely on public transportation, there are many taxis and buses and they are generally inexpensive – plus, Uber service is now widely available, especially in the Ajijic area.

You can always find a taxi at your downtown plaza and most taxi drivers speak at least some English. A taxi ride to Guadalajara’s international airport should cost no more than US$25 or less. If you live in Ajijic and Chapala is your destination, taxi fare should be about US$5. Local fares should be no more than US$3.

If time is not critical, buses are an excellent option to get around. Buses travel between the lakeside communities every 15 minutes and cost less than US$1. Buses from Chapala to Guadalajara come every 30 minutes in the morning and every hour in the afternoon and cost about US$4 a ticket.