Jalisco
The state of Jalisco offers an ample spectrum of activity options for all tastes. Here you will find the second-largest metropolis in the country, beautiful beaches, and magical towns that produce wonderful arts and crafts and tasty liquors.
Jalisco is approximately 80,140 km2 and is divided into 124 municipalities. The state is bordered by Nayarit, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Michoacán and Colima. It has a rich and varied history including the town of Tequila where the liquor with the same name was born. The main economic activities in the state are agriculture, industry, commerce and tourism.
Guadalajara, "The Pearl of the West", is a great city that has much to offer: culture, architecture, festivals, tradition and a high level of tourist services. Guadalajara is known worldwide as the capital of tequila and mariachi. This state capital has a large amount of history and culture, as well as an extensive number of monumental constructions known for their spectacular architecture, principally Neoclassical and Baroque. Guadalajara is the second-largest city in the country and an important economic artery to Mexico due to the large amount of activities that take place here. Tourism is emphasized here and visitors are offered a vast array of options and activities. Tourists will find great hotels, restaurants, cultural and recreational activities as well as an intense nightlife. Its museums, galleries, spas, parks, natural reserves, archeological sites, sculptures, fountains, public squares, monuments, murals, plazas, gardens and walkways captivate everyone who visits.
The "charro" style of Mexico can be seen at the "Charrería" events where the participants try their luck with their lassos and horses and the mariachis, with their happy songs, praise the night and the ambience of this beautiful city proudly wearing the "charro" attire.
The most traditional dish in Jalisco is the torta ahogada (drowned torta).
On the coast of Jalisco you will find one of the most recognized beaches in the country, Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta is a splendid point on the Mexican Pacific visited by millions of tourists every year searching for relaxation and fun in the sun.
The arts and crafts and textiles of Jalisco are another great reason to visit the state. Jalisco has an abundance of emotion, culture and fun. You will never regret a visit to Jalisco!