Arandas Municipality

Arandas is a municipality located in the Altos Sur region of Jalisco state at an elevation of around 2,000 meters. The area encompasses rural settlements and farmland scattered across a wide territorial expanse.

The area came under Spanish control in 1544 when Captain Juan de Villaseñor y Orozco received a land grant in the territory. This colonial settlement shaped the region's foundational development.

The municipality maintains a strong connection to agriculture through the cultivation of beans and wheat, along with traditional crafts like pottery and weaving. These handmade goods remain part of daily community life and local trade.

Visitors and residents can access municipal services through local contact points distributed throughout the municipality. The best time to visit is during the dry season when roads are in good condition.

The territory is known for its role as an export center for high-quality alcohol products, primarily shipped to the United States. This export activity has become a major economic driver for the municipality in recent years.

Location: Jalisco

Inception: 1761

Capital city: Arandas

Elevation above the sea: 2,262 m

Part of: Los Altos

Website: http://arandas.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 20.70000,-102.30000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22