Chapala Lake & Ajijic

Beautiful Chapala Lake, south from Guadalajara is located the largest body of sweet water in Mexico. Along its more than 50 miles in length on its northern shore, Chapala Lake, is dotted with charming colored little towns.

At its western most part is located Jocotepec, an Indian village that was established in 1539 host a street market where locals converge to sell their foods, crafts, carpets and other handmade items. San Juan Cosala, with its wonderful hot springs is the place to go for a chance to soak and play and soak some more in its curative waters

Itinerary & details Contact

Itinerary and details

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Meeting Point Options

​The tour may begin at any time or hotel or B&B where you may be staying at, we have guides located near the different hotels in the GDL metro area:

Ajijic Plaza Suites, Monte Coxala, Casa de las Flores, Quinta Real, Hyatt, Presidente Intercontinental, Villa Ganz, Demetria, Villa del Ensueño, San Pietro, Quinta Don José or any other place that you may have chosen to stay in.

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Transportation

Transportation during the tour
by a bilingual government authorized
local tour guide.

Restrictions

Museums are closed on Mondays, beware of that however there is plenty of sightseeing to compensate for that sight.

You decide where to start and end

We would try to see the suggested places, and to show you all at your own pace and explain to you what we would see.

Every tour may be adjusted to your needs and desires, let us know what are you looking for and make us part of your time in Guadalajara.

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Chapala Lake
Tour

7 hours · Up to 3 people · 328 USD

call +52 333 105 0827
chat
linogabriel@guadalajaratours.com.mx

Satisfaction

Whether you like to travel for the
sounds, or sights, or tastes,
or perhaps for all three,
this tour will leave you
wanting for more...

Suggested places

Ajijic, a wonderful place of spring like weather through the year, it is home of one of Mexico's largest retirement communities, galleries and restaurants. Chapala is the largest town around the lake, with lots of B&Bs, hotels restaurants, galleries, and artisans.

Contact

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Hi, I am Lino

I was born and raised in GDL, live for 11 years in the USA, I love showing off all my country.

In the year 2000, I applied to the tourism bureau to get my credentials to become a Tourist guide and in 2001 I obtained a four-year permit which I renewed and after twelve years I obtained my permanent permit.

During this time I have met people from all over the world and I have participated in T. V. programs, radio programs, I have aided book writers and help people in different investigations.

Why book?

Guadalajara TOURS is run by Lino Gabriel Gonzalez who belongs to a group of government authorized guides who provide local tours within the Guadalajara metropolitan area and its surroundings.

These guides must be licensed by SECTUR

(Tourism Bureau) Accredited in:

  • Archeology
  • Modern and Contemporary Art
  • Ethnography and Popular Art
  • Touristic geography
  • Mexico history
  • General History of Art
  • Human relations
  • Driving of Groups
  • Tourist Legislation, and Tourist Culture

Besides that knowledge, a local guide will tour you into the most attractive places of your destination.

A licensed tourist guide besides knowing the proper information, as a professional should, he knows about unique things seeing from a local point of view, he is part of the culture that your desire is taking you too, with your visit you’ll benefit yourself, and the people who lives in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.

More credentials

  • Bachelor in International Relations, Universidad de Guadalajara
  • Tourist Guide Permanent Permit, Secretaria de Turismo
  • Teachers training diploma
  • Associated Degree in Traveling and Tourism Rancho Santiago Comunity College
  • Associated degree in Liberal Arts Santa Ana Community College
  • Optician
  • ACTFL
  • US-MEXICO bilateral Forum Collaboration of Higher Education Universidad de Guadalajara
  • American English & Culture Program at Arizona State University
  • Tourism LGBT Certified Member to provide services to the community LGBT (SECTUR)
  • Exporter Expert (JALTRADE) basic training in exportation
  • Updating information since 2001to renew tourist guide permit at SECTUR twice a year 20 hours each in relevant topics to guiding tourist, history, geography, ethnography, architecture, art history, contemporary art, touristic geography, folk art and music, among many other topics