Are you familiar with the Mexican state of Jalisco? Jalisco is a western Mexican state that is located on the country’s Pacific coast. The state is home to top tourist destination Puerto Vallarta and the city’s capital Guadalajara is the 2nd largest city in the country. The capital of Guadalajara has beautiful colonial buildings, plazas and churches including the neoclassical Teatro Degollado and the elegant Guadalajara Cathedral. Puerto Vallarta is one of the country’s most popular vacation destinations due to its beautiful beaches, excellent climate, and endless activities to enjoy. Jalisco is best known for Mariachi music and tequila, both of which originated in the state. If you’d like to learn more about one of Mexico’s most important states, keep reading below for interesting facts about Jalisco. It’s a great place to visit for a wonderful getaway to beautiful Mexico!
Mariachi Music and Tequila
There’s nothing more Mexican than Mariachi music and Tequila! In fact, Jalisco gave birth to Mariachi music, charreadas which are Mexican rodeos, and the Mexican Hat Dance. Mariachi bands are musical ensembles composed of various stringed instruments and powerful singers. In addition to referring to an ensemble, the term mariachi is also used for the individual singer or for the music itself. In addition, the town of Tequila, Jalisco was the origin of the country’s first tequila factory which was established in 1600. Tequila is prepared using the sap of the blue agave cactus. Tequila is undoubtedly Jalisco’s best known product, and there are five tequila categories of the potent spirit which include plata (silver), oro (gold), reposado (rested), añejo (aged), and extra añejo (extra aged). Make sure to sign up for a tequila tasting during your next visit to Mexico.
Lake Chapala and Guadalajara
Next, located about 30 miles from Guadalara is Lake Chapala which is found in the southeastern region of the state. Lake Chapala is Mexico’s largest lake and measures 1,112 square kilometers (430 square miles) in size. There, the lake is home to several species of migratory birds, including the white pelican and various waterfowl. In nearby Guadalajara, the state’s capital has suffered a major earthquake every 80 years.
Another interesting fact about Jalisco is that residents customarily drop the first letters of Mamá and Papá, and refer to their parents as Amá and Apá. Next, Las Chivas de Guadalajara is a popular Mexican soccer team that only signs Mexican players to play on the team. Later, many of them later play for other teams in the country or around the world. Last but not least, some famous people born in Jalisco include guitarist Carlos Santana, Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro, pro golfer Lorena Ochoa who was ranked number one in the LPGA in 2007, and muralist Jose Clemente Orozco.
Puerto Vallarta
If you haven’t already been, Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico. The former fishing village is located in Banderas Bay which is Mexico’s largest bay and the 7th largest bay in the world. There, Puerto Vallarta features a unique landscape where the Sierra Madre mountain jungle reaches the coastline for stunning views that will take your breath away. Also, thanks to a warm climate all year long, visitors and residents can partake in many outdoor activities including swimming, snorkeling, surfing, mountain biking, hiking, and more. In addition to endless outdoor activities, Puerto Vallarta also has world class restaurants, great shopping, luxury resorts, and premiere beachfront real estate, too. If you’re looking for a dream home at the beach, Puerto Vallarta is a popular choice for those wanting to invest in luxury beachfront real estate.
We hope you enjoyed this article about interesting facts about Jalisco. Now, the only question is, when are you going to visit Jalisco in person? If you aren’t sure where to go first, why not visit Puerto Vallarta? The coastal destination is one of the country’s most popular vacation spots. Right now, the weather is simply perfect in the area as the summer rainy season has come to an end leaving the lush Sierra Madre mountains vibrant and green. Likewise, if you want to buy a dream home at the beach, Puerto Vallarta beachfront real estate is an excellent investment.
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