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Billy & Akaisha
Kaderli

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The Adventurer's Guide to Chapala Living

Table of Contents

Introduction.....1

Chapala: Location and Climate.....3

Safety and Crime.....5

Culture.....6

Cost of Living*.....7

* Housing.....8

* Household Help.....12

* Transportation.....15

Your First Trip to Chapala.....18

Getting Local Currency.....20

Where to Stay.....24

Grocery Shopping.....26

Map of Chapala.....29

Miscellaneous Vendors.....30

Doctors, Dentists, Clinics, Pharmacies.....34

Restaurants.....36

Walking Around Town.....39

Traveling from Chapala.....42

Activities.....43

Single Traveler Versus Couple.....44

What to Pack.....44

Before Leaving Home.....48

Will Living in Chapala Work for You?.....50

Fears and Challenges.....56

Final Notes.....61

Survivor Spanish.....62

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