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Visit JALISCO Land of mariachi and tequila
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Guadalajara;
Magical villages full of tradition tasty food and first class service
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Contents
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Introduction The folklore
History • Located • Transport
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• Customs and traditions • Typical suit • Gastronomy
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The tourist running
• Guadalajara,
versatile metrópolis
• Magical towns • Monuments and Religious attractions
The goal to reach
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Introduction
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Service´s information
his magazine is one of the most important work for me, because i think is very important to extend the tourism in mexico, jalisco represents for me the cradle of the typical folklore identified by the mexican and american people. But jalisco have too much to offer, in this place you can enjoy of every kind of tourism. yo can enjoy his folklore, his people, gastronomy, crafts. you can visit his beaches, admire his monuments and religious attractions. In this magazine i hope to all people know about this beautiful place and learn to enjoy and respect the mexican culture in all his extension.
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History
The state is served by an extensive road network, through which the company integrates with the rest of the country His main roads linking the identity inside Jalisco, with capital of the Republic and major industrial centers such as Monterrey, Saltillo and Torreón.; Querétaro, Querétaro.; Leon and Salamanca, Gto.; San Luis Potosi and the Northwest, Central and South.
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n the tenth century A.D. inhabited the present territory of Jalisco Tarascan communities, Olmec, Nahua and Chichimeca mainly. Scattered in small towns, many vestiges of the same are not preserved. Except skulls, some clay pots and the “shaft tomb”, a specific type of tomb found only in the central and southern Jalisco and Nayarit. the first Spanish settlements were founded in Jalisco territory San Miguel, Chiametla, Compostela, Purification and Guadalajara. During the War of Independence, the Jalisco cities were battered by the guerrilla war that plunged the country into crisis in 1810-1821.
In 1824 the constitution of the independent state of Jalisco and one year was signed after he was elected the first governor of the entity. Since the triumph of the Mexican Revolution, labormanagement relations began to undergo major changes and Jalisco peasants actively participated in the transformation of this aspect of Mexican labor relations. During the power struggle of the centralists and federalists been actively involved with politicians and governors of the two groups. Until the final establishment of federalism that allowed him to become one of the most developed states across the country.
Anniversary of the founding of Guadalajara
Air transport: • International Airport Guadalajara Don Miguel Hidalgo • International Airport of Puerto Vallarta Gustavo Díaz Ordaz • National Airport of San Antonio Guadalajara International Airport “Miguel Hidalgo”, located in the town of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, is 13 km from the city of Guadalajara.
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t borders the state of Nayarit to the northwest; Zacatecas and Aguascalientes to the north; Guanajuato and San Luis Potosí to the east and Colima and Michoacán to the south. To the west, Jalisco has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Jalisco is the fourth most populated in Mexico and one of the most developed in terms of economic, commercial and cultural activities.
Maritime:
Jalisco has a port: Puerto Vallarta, considered both fishing and tourism traffic as high; has recently gained some commercial importance.
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he celebrations of the founding of Guadalajara is one of the biggest festivals of the state and the capital as a big fair where tapatíos out to celebrate the founding of the country’s second largest city is conjugated. Every year celebrations are carried from 8:30 am until 10:00 pm at City Hall, Plaza Guadalajara, Founders Plaza and Rotunda of Illustrious Men. It is organized since 2000 as a series of artistic, civic and cultural to commemorate the anniversary of the city of Guadalajara events, founded on February 14, 1542. International meeting of Mariachi and Charreria This important event has as main purpose to exalt, to rescue and preserve Mexican traditions and tapatías have made known to the world Mexico: mariachi and charros. The first Saturday of the meeting, the streets of downtown Guadalajara are filled with notes of over 1,000 mariachi musicians from different parts of the world are present in the event that brings the largest number of people in the center of the city. The inaugural parade in the streets September 16 from Niños Heroes to Jesus Garcia and Mayor, to square, the Cathedral and the Shrine welco-
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International Book Fair in Guadalajara
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T mes more than one million eight hundred thousand people all over this route since early hour gather to appreciate more than 16 floats and presentation of participants in the meeting mariachis including Mariachi Vargas, Mariachi Los Campers and America.
he International Book Fair in Guadalajara, better known as the IDF, is one of the most important of its kind in the Spanish-speaking world annual events. Created in 1987, the IDF is organized by the University of Guadalajara. Takes place every year from the last Saturday in November and nine days in the city of Guadalajara.
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May Cultural Festival
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ith numerous local, national and international artists this festival is celebrated in several municipalities in the state. Includes different expressions of music and dance among which: opera, choral music, dance, contemporary music, symphonic music, jazz and ballet for children. The May Cultural Festival opened on the night of the 22 of that month in 1998 at the Teatro Degollado.
Pilgrimage of the Metropolitan Cathedral to the Basilica of Zapopan
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very year, starting the first Saturday in October to the first Sunday in November, are held at the Auditorio Benito Juarez and in different locations of the city the Fiestas de Octubre, one of the most important cultural expressions of Guadalajara. The Octuber holidays born in 1965, growing up in the Blue Water park and then move to the Sanctuary. Later, return to Agua Azul and 1984, were permanently based at the Auditorio Benito Juarez in Zapopan. The October Party team works throughout the year to achieve together a wide variety of artistic and cultural events combined with multiple recreational activities, designed for all family.
he pilgrimage is the name given to the annual pilgrimage that takes place at dawn from the Guadalajara Cathedral to the Basilica of Zapopan. From 20 May to 11 October each year, Our Lady of Zapopan visit temples located in the municipalities of Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque, Zapopan and the town of San Andrés. On the morning of October 12 of each year is celebrated Mass farewell to “The Yahtzee” at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guadalajara, the image is dressed in her clothing traveling and is accompanied on his journey by his devotees and hundreds of dancers with masks and feathers. Later it is received in your home, the Basilica of Zapopan through a pantomimic dance of Spanish origin and created in honor of St. James.
• Typical suit
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he costume consists of very wide dress different colors in strong colors like red, pink mexican, yellow, blue. At the top of the front of the dress there are many ruffles adorned with colored ribbons around. They also carry cooked strips shaped stripes on the cuffs of the dress and the bottom of the skirt colors. The twist is in the hair, which is braided and decorated with ribbons of bright colors. Shoes are watches, high heels and white regularly.
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he charro suit is typical of Jalisco. The fabric used in its manufacture is cloth, cashmere or suede. The costume consists of narrow pants and jacket. Usually, the suit takes botonaduras elegant embroidered sides and along the pants and jacket sleeves. The tie, which should measure 1.30 X 14 cm wide, is knotted at the neck in a bow; the colors should be white, yellow or red. Shoes should be in one piece, pointed and fastened with an elastic on the sides; heels are thick and straight to spur fits. The suit is complemented by a traditional sarape
The folklore
• Typical food of Jalisco
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uadalajara has a large variety of traditional dishes such as pozole, tamales, tostadas, sopes, enchiladas, tacos, Capirotada and valentina chiken . But something that distinguishes it completely around the country are “drowned tortas” consisting of a roll with fried pork meat cut into pieces and sauce. Another typical food of Guadalajara and throughout the state of Jalisco is “birria”, which is usually made with goat meat.. Artisanal rubbish is done in a special oven that can be underground and covered with maguey leaves, the meat can be mixed in a tomato broth or eat separately. The typical tapatío dessert; Jericalla
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• 10 Things to do in Guadalajara
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Visit the historical center Collect the cultural and religious buildings of major architectural interest of the city s
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Tonala and Tlaquepaque Largest artisan Mexico area, where you can observe the work of artisans Guadalajara.
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Instituto Cultural Cabañas neoclassical building of the eighteenth century, designed by architect Manuel Tolsá. Exhibits 340 works by the Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco. Adults $ 45, Children $ 20, Costs 10 mxn schedule 17:30 (closed Monday)
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Plaza de los Mariachis place that brings the musical tradition of the Country: El Mariachi. In addition to Mexican folklore, tequila and the cuisine of the state
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A funny Tequila Express train ride through the land of agave. Price Adults $ 1200 Children $ 800 (611 years), mxn Costs (Selling tickets at the Chamber of Commerce.) Open Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am
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Jose Cuervo Express Travel the agave landscape aboard the only train comes to Tequila. It offers three weekly tours by reservation. Price Adult $ 1670, $ 912 Children (6 to 12 years), mxn (Ticket sales inside the Hotel Camino Real / Guadalajara) Open Saturday and Sunday 10 hours.
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Calandria Tours ride the oldest streets and shopping area, where the driver tells old stories.
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Selva Mágica amusement park with over 35 rides. Features dolphinarium and a theater show aves. Prie Passports: Magic $ 90, Mega $ 150 Platinum $ 190 Schedule 10-18 hrs (closed Monday) Zoo Walk No. 600 10 minutes from Center Guadalajara, Jalisco
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Pantheon Bethlehem sculptural and architectural work, north of downtown.
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Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan architectural jewel of the seventeenth century. It features an image of the Immaculate Conception made with corn stalk, its facade is Plateresque colonial retablos and Doric.
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TEQUILA: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF JALISCO MAGIC
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roud producer of the internationally acclaimed beverage that bears his name, Tequila in Jalisco, is magic landscapes of agave in their streets and in their temples and buildings rife with history lives in its blue. Tequila, “where they cut” or “place of tribute”, is located less than 60 km from the city of Guadalajara, in the north central region of Jalisco. Nice warm and semi-dry climate, annual average temperature is 23 ° C. It was originally inhabited by tribes Chichimeca, Otomi, Toltecs and nahuatlacas until in 1530 it was conquered by the Spanish. Much of the craft production of Tequila revolves around its famous drink so it is common to find chestnuts and kegs made from oak wood from “red stick.” Amphorae are also lined and recorded in pigskin, as pieces of clay jars and jars of the region, some from other parts of Jalisco. The workshops offer saddlers leather goods such as sandals and belts.
MAZAMITLA !s one of the most characteristic places in the state and is located southeast of Jalisco. It is steeped in history and tradition. Of provincial architecture, Mazamitla has become of late one of the most visited and most tourist infrastructure development and Towns entity. TAPALPA Is distinguished by its lush forest and cabins as well as enjoying a privileged climate. A striking reddish hue of their land and the meaning of its name comes from Nahuatl and means “Place of Earth Color”. LAGOS DE MORENO was named ‘Magic Town’ recently, historic and colonial buildings remain well preserved. Called the ‘Athens of Jalisco’, this town offers the tourist streets and buildings built between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries.
SAN SEBASTIAN DEL OESTE
Is famous for being a mining town. Located on top of the spectacular mountains of the
Sierra Madre Occidental, has a variety of attractions related to the history, traditions, culture, crafts, and cuisine of the region every year is visited by hundreds of tourists.
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• Monuments and Religious attractions
ROTUNDA OF ILLUSTRIOUS JALISCO The Rotunda of Illustrious Jalisco is a monument of the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, located in block avenues flanked by Fray Antonio Alcalde, Miguel Hidalgo and Liceo and Independence streets, in the heart of the state capital of Jalisco known as the historic center, next to the Cathedral of Guadalajara. Pays tribute to the memory of Jalisco that have transpired through history. GUADALAJARA CATHEDRAL The Guadalajara Cathedral or Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary, is the parish seat of Archdiocese of Guadalajara and one of the most representative buildings of the city, not only for its neo-gothic towers with needles, but because it has a great story. PUERTO VALLARTA Playa Los Muertos is the most popular, most famous and most visited beach in Puerto Vallarta. The find south of the Cuale River and Malecon. Between the river and Venustiano Carranza (whe-
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re you can find Daiquiri Dick’s) in the so-called romantic zone (Viejo Vallarta), the beach is called Olas Altas street Venustiano Carranza and south is called The Dead. THE EXPIATORY TEMPLE OF GUADALAJARA Is an impressive neo-Gothic architectural gem, considered the greatest work of its kind in Mexico. This magnificent temple is not lost in the eyes of the thousands of visitors who flock to the historic center of Guadalajara, as it is located in the vicinity thereof The expiatory church is built of hand cut stone quarry, as was done in the middle ages. In its impressive facade highlight its doors for its sober carved in stone and white marble medallions, as well as the excellent wood carving on Eucharistic themes, the work of teachers Benito Castañeda and Jesus Velasco Gómez. The architecture resembles the neo-Gothic cathedrals in Europe, which makes it an attractively site visible from any angle. Its high vaults, the clock and huge windows through which light filters are the elements that characterize this temple
CONSTITUTION SQUARE The Plaza de Armas, also called Constitution Square is distinguished by its French style kiosk, which is supported by female figures representing eight different musical instruments, which decorate and make this picturesque monument. Sculpture Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas 225x300 Around the square we find the grecolatinas sculptures of four beautiful maidens representing the four seasons. In the background is the imposing Parliament Palace which gives the characteristic landscape folk touch. The Plaza de Armas is the place where a large number of walkers is concentrated and where every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
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evenings are conducted as traditional band serenades the State and Municipal enliven the atmosphere Jalisco style.
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ARCHES OF GUADALAJARA Neoclassical like Triumphal Arches of Europe. This monument is so representative of the Perla Tapatia as the Metropolitan Cathedral. Built in 1942 by Aurelio Aceves, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city, and as a welcome to travelers when it was the meeting point road Mexico, Tepic and Barra de Navidad. Currently is a picturesque monument whose lighting makes it look spectacular at night.
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he importance that tourism plays in the economy of the country expresses its importance, tourism is a sector that has a positive effect in different areas: social, economic and cultural captures and generates jobs and foreign exchange contributing to local, regional development, and national.
Jalisco today is considered as the fourth tourist destination in the country, after the Federal District, State of Mexico and Quintana Roo, however, this activity is a priority because, at the national level contributes to 8.4% of GDP (GDP), similar to that generated jointly by other industries such as construction amount;
motor vehicles; those relating to electricity, gas and water; that of the printing and publishing; electrical machinery and apparatus; materials, equipment and transportation. The tourism industry employs over 1.7 million people with average earnings 30% higher than the average re-
corded for the total economy. The dynamic tourism representing Jalisco is evident only in 2002, more than 18 million 450 thousand people visited the state left an excess of 16 thousand 980 million pesos economic benefit, this despite the decrease that occurred as hotel occupancy of 2.8 percent.
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or the public interested in the culture of this journal is expected to Encourage integration with Tursita state jalisco, strengthen and further develop links with other networks and organizations at local, national and international level
Facilitating market access for tourists, Provide information on trends and Cultural Events, Search promoting new trends in tourism, promote tourist attractions and disseminate information of the states involved and Promote Cultural Events
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The drafting and design team want this magazine to encourage tourists and arouse higher expectations for this beautiful state, we hope that the information provided becomes useful when taking your well deserved holiday in the state of Jalisco
You have in Guadalajara with all necessary tourist services, hotel, transportation and tours, some useful addresses are: International Airport “Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla” 17.5 kilometer road to Chapala, Telephone (333) 688 6484. Bus Station: located in Tlaquepaque, in Module 4 of the MexicoZapotlanejo, Cell: (333) 600 0495 and (333) 600 0066.
Anna Belén Oropeza Guzmán
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Walk in Guadalajara streets and indulge in its architecture, rest in parks and natural areas such as La Primavera Forest or the Metropolitan Park, see tours, complete camping and ecotourism, visit the Historic Center, the Cathedral, the Degollado Theater, and many things. Do not forget to check flights to Guadalajara for any consultation will give useful numbers. Guadalajara Tourism Department. TEL. (333) 616 9150 and (333) 615 1182. Tourist Police. TEL. (333) 818 2200 Ext 3730. - See more at: http:// w w w. v i s i t i n g m e x i co.com.mx/blog/ ser vicios-turisticosen-guadalajara.htm # sthash.2WPxQKR4.dpuf
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