Before you go
Your trip to Ajijic.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ajijic – Jalisco Destination Guadalajara and Tequila about 50 km from Guadalajara
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (GDL) Guadalajara · 35 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Guadalajara Airport (GDL) it is about 35 km, roughly a 40-minute drive. Buses depart from downtown Guadalajara to Chapala and Ajijic.
How many days
One day, or two nights for those who want to rest on the lakeshore.
When to go
All year round, due to the mild climate. From November to May there is little rain; from June to September the rains make the landscape green.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
It does not go to the village. To combine with Chapala and other lakeside villages, use local buses or a car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ajijic
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Morning
Streets and murals
Walk the streets of downtown Ajijic, viewing the murals and galleries.
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Afternoon
Ajijic Malecón
Go down to the lakeside malecón, with the pier and the herons.
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Late afternoon
Chapala
Go to Chapala, a few kilometers away, to see the malecón and the pier.
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Evening
Dinner in the village
Dine at a restaurant in downtown Ajijic.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
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