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 […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...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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