Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Rio Zula West Ajijic

This hotel is nestled in a quiet neighborhood just down from Casa Linda, Yves or Gosha's for a great breakfast! The adjoining restaurant is a must for all foodies! "Di Shanti" offers a tasty menu and a romantic atmosphere. Authentic Mexican food is next to the Ajijic plaza off Colon at Chili Verde. Ajijic has many fabulous eateries which includes  favorite lunch spots at Tango or at Cocinart just around the corner from the entrance to the Ajijic malecon. The hotel has an olympic pool and it is adjacent to one of the finest dining spots at Lakeside. Call to make reservations or use their website, English or Spanish. It has a high rating on TripAdvisor.  The hotel offers luxury suites and rooms that sleep 6. The property also offers  long term apartment rentals. (52) 376-766-4011 Chapala has been called "Land of eternal Spring" for the steady weather. If it rains, it refreshes all things after midnight. Lakeside offers the most sunny days in all Mexico. We are privileged to live here full time and we thank God for the beauty and His peace.
The generous hospitality of its people blesses us as we call this healthy environment our home. Citizens from Guadalajara and other major Mexico cities have bought real estate as vacation homes. Lakeside is a second home for over 10,000 permanent Americans & Canadians. This is the largest concentration of foreigners in Latin America so no worries about being fluent in Spanish. Request pickup at the Guad airport. Write down the hotel address to give to your Taxi driver. HOTEL ADDRESS: Calle Rio Zula 7, Ajijic 45920 Mexico.  The location is excellent and with an upper room you can view the lake. It is also a close walk to the Ajijic malecon which provides you with cultural events, horse back riding, and all the shopping you can endure. Recent rate on TripAdvisor 1,500 pesos nightly ZERO air conditioning at hotel. Rio Zula La Joya de Lago

Thursday, November 5, 2020

HS HOTTSSON SMART CHAPALA


This local Hotel was built in 2019 and it offers spectacular views and a full Spa! HS HOTSSON Smart Chapala -- Book on Hotels.com. All rooms have air conditioning, WIFI, cable TV, desk, safe, hair dryer, free local calls. The hotel offers a washer and dryer which makes it convenient to pack light! There are 3 mineral baths, two swimming pools, a sauna and nature trails. The Junior and Master suites offer a small kitchen area. It has reading and resting areas and covered parking.  The Hotel is located right off the highway coming into Chapala. For all my local amigas - just book an appointment, without a room, for a "Relaxing Massage + Moisturizing Facial" for 1,500 pesos. Stay the night for $70 USD! Ahhh, nothing like living in paradise! This is my 'go-to' Spa Day Spot, just 10 minutes from mi casa!  NEW OWNERS and better management in 2022.  About 5 miles from our casa - GRAND VIEW of the entire LAKESIDE area. ADDRESS: Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890, Chapala, 45908, JAL, Mexico - CONTACT via Hotels.com. HS HOTTSSON offers pickup from airport. See pictures on this blogpost. HS HOTTSSON HOTEL





Monday, October 12, 2020

Rancho La Puerta

Walk past plumes of oleander, sky flower and wild cherry. Every visit to Rancho La Puerta engages a sense of well being as something new is always blooming. There are some 200 species here, all native or eco-equivalents that thrive in the Mediterranean climate. Stand in awe before a 1,500-year-old Montezuma Cypress or Ahuehuete. Whenever your inner voice says, “I need a vacation,” Rancho La Puerta welcomes you with a program, a setting, and a group of fellow guests that are joyously unforgettable. Planning a visit to The Ranch is remarkably easy. Here are a few key points to remember: A passport is necessary if traveling from USA or Canada. The Ranch is in Mexico in Tecate, Baja California. Be ready to enjoy a vegetarian diet with fresh-from-the-garden meals. Plan to walk an average of 4 miles a day - hooray! We call it—with a smile—“incidental exercise.” Say goodbye to beeps and buzzes. The Ranch is a great place to digitally detox. Our rooms do not have televisions or WiFi (Do not worry: WiFi is available in certain areas). Guests feel their best after a week of fitness, friendship and farm-to-table food. Imagine how rejuvenated you’ll be after ten days, two weeks, three weeks or more! Realize lasting benefits to your health, habits and peace of mind with a longer stay. Save $500 on your second week, $750 on your third week and $1,000 on your fourth week. Weeks must be consecutive, with a minimum of ten nights to qualify for promotion. After initial 7-night stay, savings are prorated for partial weeks. May be combinable with other promotions for a max savings of $1000 per person. Address: Carretera Mexicali-Tijuana K.M, 136.5, Rancho la Puerta, 21520 Tecate, B.C. Phone: +1 800-443-7565 - Rancho La Puerta offers Saturday to Saturday stays. March 13, 2021 thru March 23, 2021 is a 10 day stay cost would start at $7,286 + tax in a Ranchera for singles.
VISIT WEBSITE FOR more information. Rated as one of the TOP TEN Weight Loss Spa's in the WORLD and it is in Mexico! Rancho La Puerta

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Sierra Vista Mazamitla


This beautiful property has 24 units and it is located just 4 miles from centro Mazamitla, Jalisco. The location is in the trees with walking trails, ATV units to rent and archery. The cabins and rooms have a fully equipped kitchen, fireplaces and WIFI for an extra 50 pesos per night. Dogs are allowed for an extra fee of 375 pesos per nite per pet. Renting a cabin that sleeps 8 for $110 per night is a deal! Share the cost and ENJOY. Drive into town and just as you pass the Best Western Hotel, make a sharp right turn and WHALA, you arrived at our favorite "Ribba" steak house. Ribba is also open for a grand breakfast. Book online using Hotels dot calm and rack up points for free stays.







Sierra Vista

Carretera Mazamitla Tamazula Km 5
Mazamitla
49500
MX

+523825381400