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Mascota, Administrative center in Jalisco, Mexico.

The municipality of Mascota sits at an elevation of 1,237 meters, surrounded by pine forests and mountains in northwestern Jalisco state.

Spanish captain Francisco Cortés de San Buenaventura arrived in 1525, leading to the establishment of Augustinian missions throughout the territory.

The municipal shield features distinctive local elements including a pine tree, white-tailed deer, and rattlesnake, representing the natural characteristics of the region.

The administrative offices provide essential services such as civil registration, land documentation processing, and public safety coordination through the Municipal Police.

The local Archaeological Museum exhibits artifacts from an 800 BCE cemetery, presenting evidence of early settlements in this mountainous region.

Location: Mascota

Elevation above the sea: 1,237 m

Website: https://mascota.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 20.52556,-104.78222

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25

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