Know Mexico It is an obligation, whether you are Mexican or if you come from abroad, one of the ways is to visit the various Magic townsso if you are ready to prepare a trip, join us.
Today we invite you to know 3 Magical Towns of Jalisco, so that you not only know the most popular municipalities such as Tequila, are you ready for your next vacation? These are Tapalpa, San Sebastián del Oeste and Mazamitla.
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Tapalpa, Jalisco
Our first stop is in Tapalpa, Jalisco, a municipality located 140 km southwest of Guadalajara. Beautiful place located 2000 meters above sea level, where you can admire pine trees, oaks, oaks and flowers that surround it.
It is known for its abundance of wood in the region, which is mainly used for artisanal production. It is also common to find hand-woven wool items such as jorongos, blankets and backpacks.
and for this intense heat You can take a nice souvenir of a hat, blower or a basket for your aesthetic style, in Tapalpan they take advantage of everything from the tree, so these crafts are made with pine needles.
Tapalpa, Jalisco joined the Magical Towns program in 2002. The “Land of Colors” is surrounded by the Sierra Madre Occidental. Within the list of attractions that you can visit are:
– The Batteries
– San Antonio Parish (old temple)
– Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
– Tapalpa Mountains
San Sebastian del Oeste, Jalisco
Just like Mineral del Monte in Hidalgo, which is a magical town that stands out for its mining, so is San Sebastián del Oeste, a town of mining origin which had its best moments in the days of the Colony.
San Sebastián was once an important mining city of more than 20 thousand inhabitants. However, currently, only around 600 people live there.
An excellent way to get to San Sebastián del Oeste is through the new Highway 70 Puerto Vallarta-Guadalajara. The town is located just 60 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta.
It is on the list of Magical Towns of Mexico since 2011. When you reach the natural viewpoints and resting places you can enjoy wooded vegetation and fruity scents.
It is located on the banks of the Sierra Madre Occidental. It is best to visit the mansions, former haciendas and houses crowned by tile roofs and their attractions to visit are:
– Way to hide and seek
– Main square.
– Hacienda Esperanza de la Galera.
– Hacienda Jalisco, construction from the 19th century.
– Doña Conchita House Museum.
– Church of San Sebastian.
– Potrero de Mulas Ecotourism Ranch.
Mazamitla, Jalisco
Our third Pueblo Mágico is located right on the Sierra del Tigre, a place of extreme sports, eco-tourism developments and natural parks. It is located in the south of the State of Jalisco, bordered to the north by the municipality of Manzanilla de la Paz and the state of Michoacan.
The word Mazamitla means: “Place where deer are hunted with arrows” or “place where arrows are made to hunt deer”, due to the words of Nahuatl origin Mazatl.
It joined the Pueblos Mágicos program in 2005. One of its most popular festivals is that of San Cristóbal, held on the last weekend of July, where you will find dances, altars, masses, fireworks and serenades celebrating San Cristóbal, patron of the town.
It is said that during Independence, the priest Miguel Hidalgo, on his way to Colima, celebrated mass in the local community of Palos Gordos, where an oak trunk, which is still preserved, served as his altar.
Among the attractions that you can visit are:
– San Cristobal Parish
– La Zanja Municipal Park
– Enchanted Garden Park and El Salto Waterfall
– Hidalgo Street
So now you have three options. Magical Towns to visit on your next vacationmeet them on a weekend or on a school mega-bridge, tell us which was your favorite.
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