The December holidays are approaching, a perfect opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and escape to a totally different environment. Normally, from the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Tlaquepaque and Tequila are known as favorite destinations for couples, but what if you dare to visit another place?
On this occasion, we invite you to visit the town of Ajijic, a colorful Magical Town that borders Lake Chapala.
How to get to Ajijic from Guadalajara?
Fortunately, Ajijic is not a difficult town to access, as it is only a few kilometers from Chapala. This is one of the favorite places for relaxation for many visitors, even from outside the country.
To get to this Magical Town with a private vehicle there is no major problem, you can take the Zinapécuaro-Guadalajara highway and go towards the road junction that leads to the Macro bypass, then join highway section 23, Guadalajara-Chapala. Now you just have to continue on this road towards Chapala, and just turn off onto section 119 at the moment when the road becomes Av. Francisco I. Madero. Where you can go directly to Ajijic.
If on the other hand you are more adventurous and want to travel on a long-distance bus, you can do so from the Vieja Central Camionera, located in the Las Conchas neighborhood in the municipality of Guadalajara. From there, buses leave directly to Ajijic. There are buses from 68 pesos.
What to do in Ajijic?
Once you have decided how to get to this magical town, all you have to do is establish a plan for recreation. The reality is that Ajijic is a town that offers many amenities, it is known for its beautiful art galleries, with murals and sculptures made by local artists. By the way, there is an impressive work by the artist Efrén González called ‘The Wall of the Dead’, which stands out for being made with red clay and featuring skulls in the style of the Day of the Dead.
It is also possible to take a walk along its panoramic boardwalk, which offers an outstanding view of Lake Chapala. And once you have made room in your stomach, enjoy some delicious seafood in one of its restaurants.
With an extra recommendation, we invite you to take a look at the water parks in San Juan Cosalá, a town near Ajijic, where if you have extra time, you can go and enjoy a nice swim in its pools. Or its exclusive tubs with mud, petals and even wine, as well as taking a tour of its temazcales.
Source: telediario
