Welcome to Jalisco in Mexico!
Jalisco was founded in 1823 and is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Jalisco is located in central area of Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities, and its capital city is Guadalajara. Jalisco is just one of over 60 official online guides covering […]
Jalisco Tourism
The most famous tourist areas in Jalisco are Puerto Vallarta, the Guadalajara metro area, the Costalegre and, popular for ecotourism the Los Altos Regions, Montana Region and the Lake Chapala area. The city of Guadalajara has many attractions which are principally in the city itself and Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Tonalá. Though the area is mostly […]
Pueblo Tequila
The city of Pueblo Tequila is located at the foot of Volcán de Tequila. It benefits from warm weather and some rain throughout the summer and autumn, creating an ideal climate. The town’s history is directly associated with the drink that bares its name. Tourists come to visit the many distilleries in Tequila to observe […]
Jalisco Weather & Climate
The temperature in Jalisco is considered ideal, with most of the state having a temperate climate with humid tropical summers. There is a notable rainy season from June to October. In most of the state, most of the rain falls between June and August when many foreign residents are generally back in their homelands for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]