Nochistlán de Mejía, Colonial settlement in Zacatecas, Mexico.
The municipality of Nochistlán de Mejía sits at an elevation of 1,874 meters, covering 877 square kilometers of agricultural land in central Mexico.
In 1531, Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán instructed Cristóbal de Oñate to establish a settlement in Nochistlán, which became the first location of Guadalajara.
The El Papaqui festival takes place each January, when participants cover their faces with flour and break confetti-filled eggs during celebrations.
The city center contains essential services within walking distance, while combis and buses connect to surrounding communities and neighboring municipalities.
Every Sunday evening, the tradition of La Serenata brings residents to the plaza, where men form an outer circle and women walk inside.
Location: Nochistlán de Mejía Municipality
Inception: 1532
Elevation above the sea: 1,874 m
GPS coordinates: 21.36060,-102.84600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:05
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