From the vibrantly painted shops along the cobblestone streets to the colorful Wednesday Tianguis street market, Ajijic will win your heart. Ajijic has long been known as a village of artists, and has now been rediscovered internationally.

Ajijic has been named as one of the best places to live or retire in Mexico (International Living Magazine, AARP), and recently in The Advocate (click to read article). The wonderful weather, the friendly people, the infrastructure and the price of the homes have made Ajijic one of the most sought after places to retire in Mexico.

Travelers to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara & Mexico City have probably  experienced the Mexican acceptance of the Gay & Lesbian lifestyle. This can also be found in Ajijic on the sunny shores of Lake Chapala, which is 45 minutes south of Guadalajara and only 25 minutes from the Guadalajara International Airport.

Ajijic may not the place for you if you're looking for gay or lesbian bars within walking distance and the night club scene just outside your door, (but that IS available whenever you want it, 45 minutes away, in gay Guadalajara, with accommodation in most any price range).

However, if you're looking for a welcoming Gay & Lesbian friendly village in the heart of Mexico, with an open and accepting community of American & Canadian ex-pats and local Mexicans, in an enjoyable, laid-back lifestyle, then Ajijic might be just what you've been looking for.

My current featured home is Casa Marquee. This unique 3 story luxury home offers big sunny rooms with 2 large bedroom suites, a den/media room/3rd bedroom, and 4.5 bathrooms with spectacular lake view from every room.  A large very private heated pool with Jacuzzi and fountain, a Koi pond with separate filter system, marble floors and a whole house security system are just some of the many features of the house. It is listed at $599,900. For photos and more information about this home and others, click here.