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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

The Chapala, Mexico Living Guide

Table of Contents

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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Copyright, Billy and Akaisha Kaderli, 2023

Introduction

Lake Chapala

Part 1 - Mexico in General, Chapala in Particular

Chapter 1 - Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? (and Non-Millionaire Retirees, too!)

Freedom

Affordability

Legalities of permanent status are easier

One can live on Social Security alone

Adaptability

Travel within the country of Mexico is very affordable

International airports make it easy to travel back to visit family

Medical care

Why Chapala, Why Now?

Chapala: Location and Climate

Chapter 2 - How Chapala, Mexico Has Changed Over the Years

Cable TV, cell phone coverage, internet, Wi-Fi, Netflix

Upscale and international restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens

Big Box stores like Wal*Mart and Soriana

Mail is more reliable, deliveries now available with Amazon, Mercado Libre, FedEx and DHL

Medical care is even more available

Wider roads, bicycle lanes, Uber, the malecon

Many more Gringo communities, more tennis courts, more theaters, clubs, culture

Chapter 3 – Some Quick, General Information on Coming to Chapala

Getting There and Away

Your First trip to Chapala

Before You Leave Home

Money, ATM’s

Transportation in Chapala

Walking Around Town

Part 2 - Money, Housing, Culture

Chapter 4 - Cost of Living

What you can buy for Ten Dollars in Chapala, Mexico - and get change back

Chapter 5 - To Buy or Rent - the Housing Conundrum

If you choose to purchase

Renting has pros and cons too

Points to consider, questions to ask yourself

Chapter 6 – Easy Living in Chapala

Living with ease

Other examples of convenient living

Is your retirement under-funded?

Getting a Visa for Mexico

Chapter 7 – What Does it Really Take to Move Overseas?

Just like home only cheaper

Culture and customs

Daily differences abound

Adjust to living locally

Chapter 8 – Culture

A Quick Cultural Guide for Expats

What to do?

Realize that your presence absolutely changes the local culture

A Personal example

Chapter 9 - Street Beggars, Part of an Expat Lifestyle

Not all street beggars are on the up and up

Examples

GIMME!

The Man in black

Chapter 10 - Household Help

The minimum daily wage and over paying your help

An impractical fantasy, the Alguinado and other ways to give

Part 3 - Activities

Chapala Plaza

Chapter 11 - Is Eating Street Food Safe?

The basics

Other considerations

Enjoying Your Trip

Chapter 12 – Cafes and Restaurants in Chapala, Mexico

Restaurants

The Best Food Joints - Chapala, Mexico

A List of Other Places to Try

Chapter 13 - Safety and Crime

Drugs, the cartel, the police

Chapter 14 - Activities in Chapala

Chapala Tennis

Singles or Couples

Top FREE Things to Do in Chapala

Part 4 - What to Pack, electronics, hotels

Chapter 15 - What to Pack

Electronics

Miscellaneous items

One Meal a Day

Miscellaneous Notes

Where to Stay in Chapala

Part 5 - Shopping

Chapter 16 - Grocery Shopping

Wal*mart

Miscellaneous Vendors

Part 6 - Medical

Chapter 17 - Doctors, Dentists, Clinics, Pharmacies, Traveler’s Belly

A short list of medical practitioners in the area

Chapter 18 - Receiving Medical Care in Chapala, Mexico

Unusual tumbling series of medical events

Summary

Medical care Stateside

Chapter 19 - An option to consider for assisted living

Age related concerns

Long term care insurance?

Time for reflection

Opening up the options

Chapter 20 - A Canadian Perspective on Health Care Overseas

Golf Course in San Nicolas de Ibarra

Part 7 - Travel from Chapala

Chapter 21 – Traveling around and out from Chapala

Ajijic

Traveling from Chapala to Other Places in Mexico

How to Travel by Bus from Chapala

Chapter 22 - Traveling through Mexico from Chapala - Fear versus Caution

Common Sense Rules the Day

Put Caution into Perspective

Chapter 23 - Traveling Seasoned Citizens

The Importance of Sleep

Fueling the Machine

Divide up Duties

Packing Makes Perfect

Part 8 - Final Notes

Map:  Chapala, Ajijic, The Lake

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Contact Info

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