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Archive for August, 2013


Jalisco Interesting Facts

Jalisco gave birth to Mariachi music, charreadas (Mexican rodeos), the Mexican Hat Dance, tequila and the wide-brimmed sombrero. The town of Tequila was the site of the state’s first tequila factory, established in 1600. Tequila, made from the sap of the blue agave cactus, is Jalisco’s best known product. There are five tequila categories: plata […]

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Puerto Vallarta Jalisco

Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay has beaches such as Los Muertos, Conchas Chinas, Las Glorias, Mismaloya, Punta Negra and Playa de Oro with large hotels, bars, discothèques and popular restaurants. Puerto Vallarta has a population of approximately 250,000 and is the 6th largest city in Jalisco. Most of the residents work in the tourism industry […]

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Lake Chapala Jalisco

Made famous by Mexico’s President Porfirio Diaz, Lake Chapala began its notoriety in the late 19th century. Lake Chapala remains hugely popular with Mexico’s elite who have established the lake’s reputation for chic and sometimes indulgent vacationers. Nowadays, Lake Chapala is popular as a weekend getaway and the area is home to a significant foreign […]

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Jalisco Ecotourism & Montaña Region

The Montaña region of Jalisco or Mountain Region in English features mountain chains such as the Sierra de Tapalpa, Sierra del Tigre and the Sierra del Halo. The principal communities in this area are Tapalpa and Mazamitla. The area is crammed with forests and green valleys and the state promotes ecotourism in the area with […]

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Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere Reserve

The Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere Reserve is nestled between the states of Jalisco and Colima. The effects of tectonic and volcanic activities and erosion are notable within the reserve. Different types of forests are present in the reserve including mesophytic, cloud, and dry deciduous and semi-deciduous tropical forests. Anthropologists know the region of Sierra de […]

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Cultural & Mariachi Festivals

Guadalajara hosts the very popular and internationally acclaimed annual May Cultural Festival called the Festival Cultural de Mayo, featuring musical concerts with big international artists, theatrical performances, art exhibits and other activities. Furthermore, each September sees the start of the world renowned annual International Mariachi Encounter, which brings mariachi bands and their fans from all […]

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Religious tourism & Zonas Altos

The Zonas Altos (high zones) refer to the area’s altitude. The area is known primarily for its parish churches with high towers. Religion is foremost in this area, with many pilgrimages, charreds and festivals being held. It is home to one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of Mexico, called the Virgin of San Juan […]

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