Focus On Mexico - Your Guide to Moving and Retiring to Mexico's Lake Chapala

Medical Care in Mexico – 2019 Update

Moving to Mexico and Feeling Great! When considering a move to Mexico, we are flooded with questions about the quality of life, weather, safety, housing costs, whether our high-school Spanish will do, where the nearest golf course is, etc. We are excited and full of happy anticipation as we contemplate a new lifestyle in a new country. We research and reach out to those who have gone before us through social networking. We are hungry for information, and so we devour articles and books and carefully plan to visit the places on our short list. Moving to Mexico is one of the most … [Read more...]

Mexico and the Milk Cow

An ancient Hindu story goes like this: A master had a student who had never seen a cow nor tasted milk. But he knew that milk was nutritious. So he wanted to find a cow, milk it, and drink the milk. He went to his master and asked him, "Do you know anything about cows?" The master answered, "Of course." The student requested, "Please describe a cow to me." So the master described a cow: "A cow has four legs. It is a tame, docile animal, not found in the forest but in villages. Its milk is white and is very good for your health." After this description the student went in … [Read more...]

Benito Juaréz – the Lincoln of Mexico

Who is Benito Juaréz? This week we celebrate Benito Juarez's birthday, a national holiday in Mexico. Benito Juaréz was a contemporary of Abraham Lincoln inaugurated in the same month and year as Abraham Lincoln (March 1861). He was a controversial figure remembered among other things for his declaration of the supremacy of civil power over the Catholic church and the military, and respect for the rule of law. Today, Benito Juaréz is still known by many as the "Lincoln of Mexico." In his book, "Abraham Lincoln and Mexico," Dr. Michael Hogan refers to a note written by Abraham Lincoln to … [Read more...]

What Are the Focus a-la-carte Programs?

At every FOCUS seminar we offer modestly priced a-la-carte options that include the following: The Sunday full-day tour of Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site Hospicio Las Cabañas and a detailed review of the famous murals by José Clemente Orozco, a contemporary of Diego Rivera, including one of his most famous murals "Man on Fire". After a morning in the historic center of Guadalajara, we tour the unique artisan shopping area of Tlaquepaque and enjoy lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area, followed by a performance by the famous local … [Read more...]

Carnaval Lakeside – What’s A Sayaco?

Carnival is celebrated in almost all Catholic countries as the final festivity before the commencement of Lent. At Lakeside we are in full Carnaval season with a series of events including the Sayaca parade in Ajijic on March 2 beginning at 10:30, starting from behind the church. The Sayacos are a pre-hispanic tradition native to Ajijic and there are several versions of the legend about their origins that have been passed down orally from one generation to another. The Legend of the Sayacos One version of this ancient tradition says that the Sayaco and the Sayaca were born prior to the … [Read more...]