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The state capital, it is the most im- Named a “magical town” by the Mexi- portant city in the region of West can Tourism Ministry, its charming . Founded in 1542, it has a rich adobe buildings, cobblestone history that is reflected in many of its streets, and remains of former mines buildings, such as the Metropolitan create a unique atmosphere amidst Cathedral, which displays a variety fruit trees and climbing plants. Visit of architectural styles (Gothic, Ba- the Church of San Sebastián, the

roque, Moorish, Neoclassic) and is Couple’s Bridge, the Aqueduct, and © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto: home to the country’s second larg- Curved Bridge, the Old Cemetery, est organ. Other religious monu- and former mining haciendas. ments are the Metropolitan Sa- Church of the Virgen grarium, the churches of San Sierra de Manantlán One of Mexico’s leading resorts. de Guadalupe, Agustín, La Merced, San Francisco © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto: Biosphere Reserve Mismaloya and are among Puerto Vallarta. de Asís, Santa María de Gracia, San its beaches. Its attractions include Juan de Dios, and El Carmen, as well Hospicio Cabañas. This impressive Orozco’s powerful mural Man of Fire This is the most important protected the Church of the Virgen de Gua- as the Gothic style Expiatorio building, designed by architect and has been designated a unesco natural area in West Mexico, based on dalupe, the Parish of Nuestra Se- Church. It has a number of public Manuel Tolsá, houses José Clemente World Heritage Site; Orozco murals its natural wealth and its dimen- ñora del Refugio, the Kimberley plazas, such as the centrally located also grace the Government Palace. sions—139,500 ha (344,712 acres)— House, the boardwalk, the Vallar- Plaza de Armas, with a kiosk sup- The city’s museums include the Mu- housing around 2900 plant species ta Marina, the Lighthouse, and ported by eight female figures rep- seum of Archaeology of West Mex- and 500 animal species. Agua Azul Park. Nearby visit resenting musical instruments, Libe- ico, the Journalism and Graphic El Edén, Cuale River Island, the ration Plaza, Guadalajara Plaza, Arts Museum, the City Museum, Marietas Islands, and Los Arcos, Tapatía Plaza, and the Founders and the Regional Museum of Gua- a protected natural area ideal for Plaza, with an interesting group of dalajara. In the San Juan de Dios It includes the Barra de Navidad and diving. Sec tu r Ja l is c o PHoto: sculpture. Other major sights are the Market you can find all sorts of folk Melaque; Tenacatita Bay, with a reef Theatre and Espla- art and other items. Among the city’s for snorkeling; El Tamarindo, a luxu- nade, the Mariachi Plaza, the Hos- natural attractions are La Prima- rious ecotourism center; La Manza- picio Promenade, and the López vera Forest and the Zoo in Huenti- nilla, with an estuary with crocodiles; Small city renowned for its carved A town nestled in the Sierra Madre, PHoto: © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto: Portillo y Weber Plaza, site of the Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara. tán (Oblatos) Canyon. Boca de Iguanas and Costa Careyes; bone folk art. Its sights include the it offers outstanding natural attrac- Chamela Bay, with nine islands that Sanctuary to Jesús and the Chapel tions. Visit El Pedregal Stone Mu- are a bird and dolphin refuge; Costa of the former Hospital de Indios, seum, the unfinished Church of the Majahuas; and Pérula and Las Ala- and the churches of La Merced and Preciosa Sangre de Cristo, and La city of GUADALAJARA Morelos Park mandas beaches. San José. Alameda Park. orte Journalism and N

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PHoto: Sec tu r Ja l is c o PHoto: bardillo, and Las Peñitas. Lagos de Moreno. A picturesque town with lots of rounded by beautiful woodlands. The site of the country’s largest shops and galleries. Attractions are Visit the Church of San Antonio, the natural reservoir. Visit Alacranes the Hidalgo Garden, the Sanctuary Church of La Merced, and the Cha- (Scorpions) Island and Mezcala FOLK ART of Nuestra Señora de Santa Anita pel of Ruinas. Among its natural at-

Island (The Presidium) and other The folk art of Jalisco stands out for the (built in 1542), the Church of Nues- tractions are the Salto el Nogal, a © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto: towns on the lakeshore. In the town variety of materials and techniques tra Señora de la Soledad (1878), and 100-m (328-ft.) waterfall, the tallest Tapalpa. of Chapala, stop by the Handicrafts used, such as papier mâché, embroi- the Parish of San Pedro. in the state. Market and enjoy the Boardwalk. dery, silverwork, and forged iron. To- Cocula nalá is famed for glazed pottery and Tequila Tlajomulco burnished ceramics. Ciudad Guzmán and Lagos de Moreno offers saddlery; Regarded as the cradle of maria- Jalostotitlán is known for chests and Named “magical town” by the Tourism Its sights include the Sanctuary of chi music. Stop by the Church of tables; Talpa for chitle (a kind of rub- Ministry, it is the cradle of Mexico’s Guadalupe and the Basilica of the San Miguel Arcángel and 19th ber) miniatures and flowers; Zacoalco emblematic eponymous drink. Visit Santos Reyes. See nature’s wonders, century haciendas. Visit the nearby de Torres for equipales (reed and the National Tequila Museum and such as Cerro Viejo—the state’s third Cocula Dam. leather chairs); Colotlán for ixtle em- La Perservancia Factory, a tequila highest peak—and Lake Cajititlán.

PHoto: © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto: broidery on leather; and Tlaquepa- hacienda since 1873. Explore Tequi- Tecalitlán Mazamitla. que for terracotta figures, ceramics la Volcano, and its unique flora and and blown glass. fauna, and towns on the tequila Tequila. A former mining town, it is famed as Colotlán route, such as Amatitán, Arenal, the hometown of the finest mariachi Etzatlán, and Teuchitlán, with their group in Mexico: the Mariachi Var-

Al onso It is famed for piteado (embroidered handsome blue agave landscapes, gas de Tecalitlán, founded in 1898. ixtle on leather). Its natural attractions tequila-producing haciendas, Visit the Silvestre Vargas Museum include San Nicolás Hill and La Bo- together with Tequila, declared a and the Parish of Santa María de quilla de los Pérez Dam. unesco World Heritage Site. Guadalupe. © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o Lake Chapala. Ceramics from Tlaquepaque. ía d e Lou r d s Ma r ía PHoto: PHoto: © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto: And don’t miss …

• Listening to mariachis in Tecalitlán • Strolling through downtown Guadalajara • Buying fine handicrafts • Visiting towns in the Jalisco Highlands • Sampling and exploring agave land • Seeing the murals in the Hospicio Cabañas • Savoring tortas ahogadas and a jericalla • The archaeological zone of Teuchitlán • Exploring the state’s “magical towns” • Enjoying the beaches of Puerto Vallarta

Tourist Information

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Guadalajara L AS Y Plaza Tapatía Information Booth: Paseo Degollado, no. 105, Col. Cen-

tro, C.P. 44100, Guadalajara, 01800-363-2200, 336-681-1600, TU R A ext. 34730 C U L Palacio de Gobierno Information Booth: Main Entrance, Calle Corona, L A no #, Col. Centro, C.P. 44100, Guadalajara A R

Mazamitla Tourist Information: Portal Degollado, no. 6, Col. Centro, C.P. 49500, Mazamitla, 382-538-0230, mazamitla_turismo@ hotmail.com Tapalpa Tourist Information: Tourism Office, Morelos, no. 10, Col. Cen- tro, C.P. 49340, Tapalpa, 343-432-0493, ext. 125, turismotapalpa@ line.com.mx Tequila Tourist Information: Tourism Office, José Cuervo, no. 33, Col. Centro, C.P. 46400, Tequila, 374-742-0313 and 742-0012 San Sebastián del Oeste Tourist Information: Tourism Office, Main Front: Mountain landscape. Back: hospicio cabañas. PHotos: © CPTM / Ricardo Espinosa-reo Plaza, Col. La Pareja, C.P. 46990, San Sebastián del Oeste,

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Tequila Red Cross: 374-742-0143 Civil Protection: 374-742-0461 Police: 374-742-0056 CONACULTA Culture and Technical President Art Secretary Secretary Lic. Consuelo Lic. Roberto Lic. Raúl San Sebastián del Oeste Sáizar Vázquez Díaz Arenzana Olvera Red Cross: 322-297-2892 Police: 322-297-2894 D E NA C IONA L INSTITUTO R AÍ CE S , . A D E C.V./ R IA L D R © E DITO