Ameca, Municipal center in Jalisco, Mexico
Ameca is a municipal center in Jalisco that spreads across a valley shaped by the Ameca River flowing through its territory. The town combines rural areas with a downtown core where markets, plazas, and commercial buildings gather together.
The settlement was founded as a colonial town in the early 16th century and later developed into a trading hub. Since then, Ameca has remained an important center for farming and craft production in the Jalisco region.
The Regional Museum of Ameca maintains a collection of 10,000 archaeological and paleontological artifacts that document the area's indigenous and colonial periods.
The town is best explored on foot, with the central market area easy to navigate. Local restaurants serve regional dishes, and simple accommodations are available throughout.
The surrounding landscape features striking round rock formations called Piedras Bola that resemble enormous stone spheres. The Ameca River has created natural warm springs that visitors can enjoy.
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