Things to do in Chapala

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There's something delightful about smaller cities. Whether you're visiting Chapala for a handful of days or you're planning on staying a little longer, you'll easily fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many exciting things to do and impressive attractions to see, you might never want to go home!

If you're ready to hit the streets of Chapala, join one of the top tours & day trips on offer, and let an experienced guide show you the most popular attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {9 fun activities in Chapala fun activities in Chapala} are also worth a look.

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Number of things to do	9
Things to do from	$46
Cheapest thing to do	Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara
Top 5 things to do	Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara Private Tour Tonala Chapala Vicente Fernandez and Ajijic Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara
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With kids	Chapala Lake & Ajijic tour from Guadalajara Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara Full Day at Lake Chapala from Guadalajara

What to do in Chapala

Free Things to Do in Chapala

Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's easy to have fun in Chapala without spending a cent.

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center - This is a must-visit for culture vultures wanting to add an artistic flourish to their vacation.

Chapala Malecon - Organize a visit and learn about the importance of this place to the locals.

Things to Do in Chapala with Kids

Chapala boasts plenty of close by fun activities for you and your kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep the crew entertained for days.

Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Chapala? Search event tickets to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend!

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What can you do in Chapala for free?

Give your credit card a break and explore Chapala Malecon and Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center.

Discover the most popular places to visit in Chapala

Ajijic Malecón

4.5/5(185 reviews)

After visiting Ajijic Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Chapala Malecon

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Find out about the history of Chapala with a stop at Chapala Malecon. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Chula Vista Country Club

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ajijic at Chula Vista Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Church of Ajijic

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ajijic with a visit to Church of Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Tobolandia

2/5(1 review)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Tobolandia during your visit to Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Lomas de Chapala Country Club

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in San Nicolás de Ibarra at Lomas de Chapala Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Laguna Shopping Centre

4/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Laguna Shopping Centre during your trip to Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Mezcala Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mezcala Island during your travels in Chapala. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center

5/5(1 review)

Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center is just one of the places to see in Chapala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Chapala

Chapala Centro

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Chapala Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Chapala Malecon and Lake Chapala.

San Antonio Tlayacapan

While San Antonio Tlayacapan isn't home to many top sights, Chula Vista Country Club and Church of Ajijic are some notable places to visit nearby.

Riberas del Pilar

Though Riberas del Pilar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chula Vista Country Club and Chapala Malecon.

Chapala Haciendas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapala Haciendas and surrounding area, you can visit Chapala Malecon and Chula Vista Country Club.

Los Sabinos

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Los Sabinos might not have many top sights, but Church of Ajijic and Monte Coxala Spa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villa Nova

While there might not be top attractions in Villa Nova, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Church of Ajijic and Monte Coxala Spa.

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