The Blue Rose Bistro

The Blue Rose is a spot that works hard to give all guests a fine dining experience to include food, service and atmosphere.  Comfortable seating was made for a party of 20 in their new location in Ajijic. Just past Colon, pass the Waffle House, turn LEFT towards LAKE like you are going to Dental Express. NEW location right on the corner.  This Bistro has an excellent chef and wine selection. The female owner pays attention to the atmosphere and provides great music, flowers and every detail to enhance your dining experience. Her menu offers a variety of flavors that will astound your taste buds. The chef uses fresh ingredients and many couples reserve tables for those special occasions. Depending on the season and weather, outdoor seating around a fire pit with friendly service. An expat favorite with a taste of finery from home. Like them on Facebook and make a reservation on messenger, or call 376-766-2948 (English Spoken fluently) The Blue Rose exceeded my expectations as they catered to a fun gathering on my birthday 2022.  

Local Spa

Just past restaurant row in San Juan Cosala at the base of the Racquet Club area residents can enjoy a spa day at the Grand Cosala Resort, or the boutique hotel next door for under $20 USD.  Dip into hot pools that are 110 F, thermal waters, cooler waters, get a facial, a massage - and choose NOT to drive 3.5 hours to the beach --- get-refreshed quick in just 40 minutes from home. The Grand Cosala allows you to enjoy the pools from 10 am - 6:00 pm - even if you check into a room visitors are allowed to change into bathing suits on site, bench it, enjoy a meal at the garden cafe, then check bags into room at 3 PM. The front desk staff speak English and you can book by phone or online.

Attached to Grand Cosala is a Italian Cafe, and in the same shopping center is a garage of Costco goods and a second boutique hotel for a day in the sun with a lovely cafe and view of the lake.

Grand Cosala contact info in comments.

Book facial or massage a few days prior to Spa day.

Jalisco Sounds and Vistas

Luis Miguel's presentation colorfully boasts of all that one can experience in the beautiful state of Jalisco, Mexico! For a short one week visit there is so much to taste and see. Enjoy a full day in central Guadalajara with a bus tour of all the historical buildings. Plan another fun day in Tlaquepaque which is in the middle of Guad. A fantastic place to shop and then dine at El Patio where the famous female Mariachi Band entertains! Day three and four visit the Lake Chapala area which is an hour drive from the middle of Guad. Around the lake there are several pueblos to explore. Chapala, Mirasol, San Antonio, La Floresta, Ajijic and the famous restaurant row which is in Jocotopec. It is a 4 hour drive to Manzanillo or Barra de Navidad beach. All the workers in the various beach cities in Mexico come to Lake Chapala or Mazamitla to cool off in the months of May-Sept.