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Jalisco:
The
central-western state of Jalisco, Mexico is bounded by
the states of Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí,
Guanajuato, Colima and Michoacan, with a Pacific
coastline extension of some 280 kms.
Run
through by the western Sierra Madres, the state boasts
of a variety of climates from the cool, snow-topped
Nevado de Colima at 4,330 mts, to the moderate high
central plains to the often steamy tropical jungles
along the coast.
Jalisco's
indigenous population consists principally of Huicholes,
Coras and Tepehuanes who, for the most part, still
conserve their native languages and colorful dress.
Jalisco's
capital is the buzzing metropolis of Guadalajara - a mix
of colonial splendor and modernity. Others of it's
largest cities include Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay,
the city of Tequila at the heart of Jalisco's tequila
producing region, Ciudad Guzmán, Lagos de Moreno, San
Juan de los Lagos and Tlaquepaque and Zapopan which form
part of the greater Guadalajara metropolitan area.
Attractions
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Greater
Guadalajara - Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and Zapopan - a
land of colonial splendor, arts and crafts
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The
Tequila Route - Wander through the towns of El
Arenal, Amatitlán, Tequila and Magdelena, following
the "Tequila Route"
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Lake
Chapala and Ajijic - The shores of Lake Chapala have
long been the hangout of foreign tourists,
semi-permanent residents and artists of all
nationalities
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The
Huichol Indians, their wool and bead craft
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Puerto
Vallarta and the Bahia de Banderas coastline - a
lush and lively beachside area
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La
Costa Alegre and Barra de Navidad - unpopulated
beaches, ecological resorts, small-town charm and
even some surfing!
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