Jalisco, Mexico · North America
Chapala sits on the route: 10 minutes from Santa Cruz de la Soledad.
Chapala is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 21,596, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chapala sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chapala to your route.
Chapala (Spanish: [tʃaˈpala] ) is a town and municipality in the central Mexican state of Jalisco, located on the north shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. According to the 2015 census, its population is 50,738 for the municipality. The municipality includes about 11,000 in the town of Ajijic.
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Chapala is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.2925 latitude, -103.1896 longitude.
Chapala has a population of approximately 21,596 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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