The New Malecon in Ajijic Recently there have been some changes in the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area. The malecons have been reconstructed in Chapala, Ajijic, and San Antonio as well as further west past Ajijic. I have lived here for many years and must say that it is refreshing to see some constructive work being done. The malecon in Chapala has been completed for several months now, and the town has had several large events since. One of the events I attended was a flight sh

Malecon in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico Our mayor, Gerardo Degollado, has a new plan for the north shore of Lake Chapala which he says is going to be very nice and family friendly. He is building a malecon (sea wall) from the pier in front of the Old Posada to the foot of Liberdad ( the Six Corners street). It is going to be 6 meters wide and 10 meters above the level of Lake Chapala which will be level with the pier. Once of the main reasons for this paved construction is