Ajijic (ah-he-heek) was founded by the Spaniards in 1531 and is one of the oldest villages in western Mexico. Ajijic has one of the largest ex-pat communities in Mexico. People are drawn to the year round temperate climate and the cost of living. For instance: we went out for dinner at a little Brazilian restaurant called Tango. We shared a 26oz Filet Minon dinner (yes 26oz that is not a typo) for $299 pesos ($14 USD) that easily fed all three of us. We were going to take a picture of the dish but we were already half way through it before we remembered. It was delicious!





Muy buen vino!
After dinner we went for a walk around Ajijic to check out the sights. As you can see from the photos the streets are very narrow. Luckily we did not have to drive our huge truck around and got a ride from our friends in their Jeep.


Amazing detail everywhere you look.


This is part of the sidewalk. 
The walls, sidewalks, windows, entrances and streets are all works of art. We love walking around these old villages to check them out.


All throughout the area are beautiful flowers overflowing gardens and walkways.


The Peacock Restaurant. We did not eat here this time but we heard they had good ribs.




It seems that every Mexican city we visit has a beautiful town square.
Papel picado is a decorative craft made out of paper cut into elaborate designs. It is a mexican folk art displayed for religious occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, the Day of the Dead, as well as during weddings, baptisms, christenings and quinceaneras (celebration of a girls 15th birthday/transition to adulthood).



Looks lovely and interesting. You guys are really getting around. A little envious. We still plan to get at least as far as Maz. Are you buying your drinking water? Great photos.
We have 2 – 5 gallon jugs we fill up. Everyone uses them and refills are everywhere. You can buy a hand pump at Walmart to fit the top of the jug.
In Lake Chapala it cost 15 pesos to fill both! I think the most we paid was 26 pesos to fill one in PV.
Hope to see you in Maz!