Jalisco

The state of Jalisco features mountain ranges, a Pacific coastline, and Lake Chapala, with diverse landscapes ranging from tropical forests to highlands.

Spanish forces under Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán established control of the region in 1529, leading to multiple relocations of Guadalajara before its permanent settlement in 1542.

Jalisco represents Mexican traditions through mariachi music, while its municipalities produce tequila from blue agave plants under strict regulations and protected designation of origin.

The state contains 125 municipalities, with Guadalajara serving as the capital city and major transportation hub connected by extensive road and rail networks.

Lake Chapala, situated within Jalisco's borders, stands as the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, providing water resources to multiple communities in the region.

Location: Mexico

Inception: 1823

Capital city: Guadalajara

Elevation above the sea: 1,355 m

Website: http://www.jalisco.gob.mx/

Part of: Western Mexico

Shares border with: Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, Colima, Zacatecas, Michoacán, Nayarit

Website: http://jalisco.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 20.67639,-103.34583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45