Is Lake Chapala Safe 2020?
Lake Chapala safety is one of the area’s attractions for expats. Although the Lake Chapala communities are considered quite safe, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (OSAC) has reported multiple homicides, assaults, robberies and car thefts in Guadalajara, just 45 minutes to the north.
Is Lake Chapala toxic?
Lake Chapala is extremely endangered. The water entering Lake Chapala from the Lerma River is highly polluted with heavy metals and other toxic substances as a result of insufficient wastewater treatment by the many industries operating near the Lerma River.
Is Lake Chapala safe to swim in?
There is much debate about the state of the lake and if it is safe to eat fish from the lake, swim in the lake, etc. Both Mexican children and adults routinely swim and play in the lake and the local kayak club is on the lake 3 times a week. As far as I know there is no issues.
Can you boat on Lake Chapala?
When it comes to boating, the lake is a blank canvas. With a maximum depth of just under 40 feet, it’s not a deep lake, but it’s enough for some serious fun. From watersports and cruising to swimming and fishing, Lake Chapala offers some of the best scenery—and best boating—that Mexico has to offer.
Where do most Canadian expats live in Mexico?
The lakeside villages of Chapala and Ajijic are where most of the expats live, and it’s an easy drive (about 40 minutes) to Guadalajara which offers all of the amenities you would expect from Mexico’s second-largest city; including direct flights to the USA.
Is Lake Chapala safe to live in?
There is no place you can go that will take you away from crime entirely, unless of course you buy a private island and live out your days as an introspective hermit. Lake Chapala, Mexico, has a crime rate that is quite comparable to the crime rates of other North American cities, including cities in Canada and the United States.
What’s happening in the Chapala area?
On Wednesday February 13th, one man was shot in Chapala and two in Ajijic. The three victims are hospitalized in stable to serious condition. On Tuesday, an expat storeowner was the victim of an attempted carjacking – and injured. On Monday, three men were shot and killed in Chapala, leaving a woman and a minor injured.
Why speak Spanish in Lake Chapala?
Far more important, speaking Spanish could save your life in a situation where medical attention or emergency services are required. If you have carefully investigated the Lake Chapala area and decide to move here, congratulations!
Why did Chapala have to pay 90 million pesos to court?
On January 29, the municipality of Chapala was ordered by a Mexican court to pay 90 million pesos (US $4.7 million) for default on payments due on a completed public lighting contract. Chapala has two days to respond to the order or the municipal council can be detained for 36 hours.
