Things to do & places to visit in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

Chapala city in Jalisco, Mexico. Timezone: America/Mexico_City, current date and time: Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 23:52.

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Top things to do (25)

• Walking Tours
• Speciality Museums
• Flea & Street Markets
• Bodies of Water
• Wine Tours & Tastings
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Golf Courses
• Horseback Riding Tours
• Farms
• Islands
• Religious Sites
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Theaters
• Wine Bars
• Sightseeing Tours
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Day Trips
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Bars & Clubs
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Historic Walking Areas
• Multi-day Tours
• Bike Tours
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Canyoning & Rappelling Tours

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

1. 5.0 Rancho San Francisco (37 reviews)
   - Highlight of trip to Chapala
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms • Horseback Riding Tours
   
   
   Rancho San Francisco is a private estate adjacent to the Chapala Golf and Country Club. We offer 1-2 hour guided trail rides on country roads or mountain trails which we tailor to your ability and experience. Helmets provided. The ranch has many farm animals for kids to pet and feed: horses, donkeys, guineapigs, peacocks, rabbits, hens and pollitos, fresh eggs, humming birds, doves, songbirds, ducks, dogs and cats, a tame squirrel and even iguanas!! Cross a hanging bridge, have a campfire in a petrified wood forrest grotto. View the lake and mountains from the pavilion, a picnic area and bar for up to 25 people. With special request we can have croquet and bocce ball on our picnic lawn! Arrangements can be made ahead for a BBQ. This venue is great for weddings! The entire Rancho is available for events of any kind! Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-1. Sunday visits are by appointment only. 1 br. Casita rental for 2-6 people, fireplace, pool, bar. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Viñedo La Estremancia (1 review)
   - UVAS, VINO, LAGO Y MUCHA PASIÓN
   Sightseeing Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings
   
   
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3. 5.0 Jonathan Walker (1 review)
   - Excellent Trip and view
   Fishing Charters & Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   Amazing experience to be on the lake with the mountains and the sunset as well catching and releasing the bass See more..
   
4. 5.0 The Naked Stage (1 review)
   - You want them wearing clothes!
   Theaters
   With all due respect to the performers, you do not want them naked. They, like me, are up in years and you don't want to see them naked. So what is "The Naked Stage?" No sets. No backgrounds. Just stools for the performers to sit on and then read the plays. And so, they are performing "naked," without all the accoutrements one might normally find in the theater. But it is the vocal inflections and performances by the actors that give the shows so much character. The first performance we saw was, as many of them are, a comedy about women in a nursing home. I hated the lead actress! No, I didn't hate HER. I hated the character she did such a good job portraying. We have greatly enjoyed every show we have seen there and unlike Lakeside Little Theater, Naked Stage has performances throughout the summer as well. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. Their Facebook page has the names of upcoming shows listed. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Lake Chapala (1.107 reviews)
   - Great trip to the lake
   Bodies of Water
   
   
   This volcanic crater lake is Mexico’s largest lake and is loved for its wealth of outdoor activities, especially its public balnearios (thermal pools). Go kayaking, have a picinic, or even take a boat ride to Mezcala or Alacranes, one of the islands within the lake. In the evening, head to Chapala’s Malecón to catch the breathtaking sunset. The nearby Ajijic is also a good spot for foodies who want to sample delicious Mexican-Asian fusion, Spanish cuisine, or even pizza. If you’re on a tour of Guadalajara, Lake Chapala is typically included in the itinerary and makes for a great day trip destination. – Tripadvisor See more..
   
6. 4.5 Malecón de Chapala (422 reviews)
   - It's one of the prettiest malecon's I've ever seen
   Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   I've been coming to Lake Chapala for years and I've watched the transformation of this malecon. The city of Chapala is always improving it. The first thing I do when I get to Chapala is take a walk on this beautiful boardwalk. It has everything you'd expect: flowers, walkways out into the lake, lots of benches, restaurants, a children's playground, statues, incredible tile work.... See more..
   
7. 4.5 Plaza de Chapala (34 reviews)
   - Great gathering place
   Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   This plaza is a great place to people watch as well as getting a bite to eat at the many restaurants located around and in the Mercado. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Parroquia de San Francisco (9 reviews)
   - Big nice park along the waters edge of town
   Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   The Park is along the edge of the lake on the south end of town with many meandering sidewalks and paths to walk along. Be prepared to be charged 5 Pesos if you go in the middle of the day, though if you go early morning or late afternoon, there's a good chance the woman won't be there to charge you. Good place to walk your dog or just yourself for shade and quiet. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Chula Vista Country Club (7 reviews)
   - Fun 9 holes
   Golf Courses
   
   
   I have visited Chapala a few times and played this course probably half a dozen rounds. Fun exciting unique 9 holes. Challenging but playable. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Chapala Handicrafts Market (4 reviews)
    - great little market
    Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    A marketplace where local vendors gather to sell their handmade wares. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Centro Cultural González Gallo (2 reviews)
    - Sunday Concerts Always Good
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Concerts by very professional artists are held most Sundays at 1230 for an hour or so. Always enjoy these concerts. Attracts mostly gringo attendees. No fixed charge, just by donation. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Isla de los Alacranes (72 reviews)
    - Interesting boat trip
    Islands
    
    
    There isn't much on the island, however, it is a ceremonial worship place for the Huichol indigenous people of Jalisco and if you're lucky, you might see some on the island the day you visit. See more..
    
13. Bartola Cantaritos (0 review)
    Bars & Clubs • Wine Bars
    
    
    Great place to visit and taste the best Cantaritos, beverage prepared with citrus juice accompanied by the finest tequilas. See more..
    
14. Nicola Cendron (0 review)
    Multi-day Tours • Walking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips
    
    
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15. Ajijic Adventure Xtreme (0 review)
    Tuesday: Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours
    
    
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