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Spend a day by Lake Chapala exploring Ajijic's lakeside boardwalk, sampling regional flavors at Piedra Barrenada, and taking in views of Rancho Los 3 Potrillos. This guided tour from Guadalajara combines easy walking, local history, and wildlife viewing with convenient hotel pickup.
Spend a day by Lake Chapala exploring Ajijic's lakeside boardwalk, sampling regional flavors at Piedra Barrenada, and taking in views of Rancho Los 3 Potrillos. This guided tour from Guadalajara combines easy walking, local history, and wildlife viewing with convenient hotel pickup.
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Operated by Amigo Tours · Ajijic, Jalisco
A cool breeze off Mexico's largest natural lagoon meets the boardwalk at Chapala, carrying the call of gulls and the scent of lake mud warmed by sun. You step from the minibus onto a wide promenade where fishermen mend nets and pelicans loaf on pilings; in the distance the low profile of Rancho Los 3 Potrillos cuts a ranch-hands silhouette against the Sierra de San Juan Cosalá.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light walking and short standing periods.
The tour includes hotel pickup in Guadalajara and returns to a designated downtown drop-off (options include La Minerva, Expo Guadalajara or Guadalajara Historic Center).
Lunch is not included; the itinerary stops at Piedra Barrenada where you can buy food at your expense.
Yes; the tour is rated easy and suitable for most fitness levels, though infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.
Entry is not guaranteed since the ranch is private; the tour provides views and context but on-site access depends on permissions that day.
Lake Chapala has long been a regional fishing and transit hub; a 1956 rain event ended a severe drought and inspired an annual thank-you mass on July 1.
Shoreline health depends on local water management and responsible tourism; avoid littering, support local businesses, and use refillable containers to reduce plastic waste.
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