AboutRon Russell Expertise I lived full time in the Chapala-Ajijic area for 7 years, and now Manzanillo area 4 years. During that time I provided information (health care, working papers, immigration, driving, cost of living, insurance, culture, divorce in Mexico, trusts vs direct deed,etc) to help people make the decision about whether the area was right for them, either full or part-time.
Now living north of Manzanillo on the Pacific Coast. I live legally in Mexico.
Experience Founding partner of a facilitation company for people thinking about relocating to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. I am no longer involved in this company's activities.
Have driven extensively in the area, to the coast (Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Colima),to Patzcuaro, etc. Bused to Mexico City, flew to Chiapas. Also driven in Honduras, from Ontario Canada through border crossings at Laredo and Reynosa Texas to Lakeside. Can provide instructions and border crossing info. Publications: DISCOVER MEXICO, HEAD FOR MEXICO-THE RENEGADE GUIDE BY DON ADAMS. Video and MM production specialist. I do NOT sell real estate!
Question How hot is it in Ajijic during the Easter season? How difficult is it to get accomodation in a bed and breakfast or hotel for a week at that time?
Answer Hola Peter, temperatures usually in low 80s at Easter time, in the sun. Cross the street to the shade and the temperature drops and the humidity is low.
Ajijic has a Passion Play every Easter and thousands come to the village to partake. I would book early.
and Hotel Real de Chapala are nice
hotels, within walking distance of the village.
B&Bs give more personal service and the owners can answer a lot of your questions.
I recommend:
Villa Eucaliptos, Ajijic-email mrram@laguna.com.mx Wonderful rooms, garden and pool. Close to centre of village. Mike and Ralph know everything about this area.
Swan Inn, Ajijic -email swaninnajijic@hotmail.com
-website www.mexconnect.com/amex/swab
Wonderful rooms,quiet restful gardens,pool. Next door to Lake Chapala Society.Close to centre of Ajijic.
El Sueno Guest Suites, San Antonio Tlayacapan (short 20 min walk to Ajijic)-email connie@laguna.com.mx website www.elsueno.ca Finished suites, rv parking.
Los Artistas, Ajijic owned by former Sec'y of Treasury for Alaska. email Kent at artistas@laguna.com.mx
