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    Palm-lined lakeside promenade of Ajijic on Lake Chapala, Jalisco

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    Ajijic's church tower and rooftops above the blue water of Lake Chapala, Jalisco

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    Mosaic and mural-covered wall on a cobbled street in Ajijic, Jalisco

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    Casa de la Cultura on the plaza of Ajijic under papel picado, Jalisco

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    Basket of painted confetti eggs (cascarones) made by local children, Ajijic, Jalisco

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    Fiestas de San Andrés in Ajijic

    Ajijic's biggest event opens with a parade of floats and dancers, then nine nights of candlelit processions, masses and fireworks castles at the San Andrés church.

    Next dates

    November 21 – 30, 2026

    Main day: Monday, November 30

    The year after: November 21 – 30, 2027

    These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.

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    Where to stay in Ajijic

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    Tours in Ajijic

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    How to get to Ajijic

    • From Guadalajara: about 53 min by car (57 km)
    • Nearest airport: Guadalajara (GDL), 39 min by car to Ajijic
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    About Ajijic

    Ajijic sits on the north shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake. With a mild climate year-round, it has one of the largest communities of foreign retirees in Mexico, along with murals, galleries, and a lakeside malecón.

    The Ajijic travel guide · How to get to Ajijic

    More fiestas in Ajijic

    1. Chupinaya mountain race

      Runners race from the plaza to the summit of the hill and back.

    2. Regata de Globos

      Homemade tissue paper balloons fill the sky.

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