Jalisco, State in Western Mexico
Jalisco, located in Western Mexico, is rich with natural beauty including a long Pacific coastline, lush forests, and stunning canyons.
Prehispanic civilizations like the Nahuas, Otomis, Toltecas, Chichimecas, and Tecos inhabited Jalisco before it was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century.
Jalisco is known as the birthplace of Mariachi music and also for its traditional dance forms such as 'Jarabe Tapatio'.
The climate varies from humid subtropical to dry semi-arid, influencing the local vegetation especially agave plants used to make Tequila, which originates here.
It's home to a globally recognized biosphere reserve and four UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Location: Mexico
Inception: 1823
Capital city: Guadalajara
Population: 7844830
Elevation above the sea: 1,355 m
Website: jalisco.gob.mx
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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