Arandas Municipality, Administrative division in Jalisco, Mexico.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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