This area is loaded with amenities that cater to retired expats.
Here are a few:
One of the best all year-round climates on earth
The cost of living is quite affordable
Excellent, reasonably priced medical, dental and health care services.
Plenty of good restaurants. B&B’s and hotels to choose from.
Stores & supermarkets selling all kinds of products that expats are used to.
Great waterfront Malecon’s for strolling or catching boat rides.
Only about one hour from Guadalajara. What a bonus!
A short drive, to Guadalajara International Airport for easy in/out flights
A four-hour drive to Pacific coast beaches by first class highways
A great central location for exploring all of Mexico.
A local Mexican Immigration office. Very convenient.
A local, Jalisco vehicle registration and license renewal office.
Several weekly Tianguis [outdoor market] and a weekly organic food Market.
The Lake Chapala Society. A great information and activity center for expats
The Lake Chapala Auditorium – A venue for large scale musical productions
Ajijic Cultural Center – A great place to see local artists work
Lakeside Little Theater – It’s the oldest English language theater in all, of Mexico and has a very talented ensemble, of actors, playwrights and directors.
There are plenty of things to do, from birding, biking, golf and tennis, to volunteering at various community charitable and social institutions or just having a good cup of coffee with some friends.
This area has most of the amenities that retirees in the USA and Canada are used to, plus good weather and a more affordable lifestyle. If you choose to live here, you certainly won’t be roughing it. Mexico is not a third world country
Lake Chapala might be, just what you are looking for.