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Jalisco

Get ready to explore Jalisco, a super-fun Mexican state filled with music, yummy food, and amazing adventures!

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161023 776 MX Guadalajara Centro - Teatro Degollado, legend says if the great gold eagle drops the chain the theater will fall

161023 776 MX Guadalajara Centro - Teatro Degollado, legend says if the great gold eagle drops the chain the theater will fall

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161023 775 MX Guadalajara Centro - Teatro Degollado, the main auditorium is very similar in design to the Teatro Della Scala in Milan
161023 772 MX Guadalajara Centro - Teatro Degollado, the main auditorium contains 1,027 seats
161023 774 MX Guadalajara Centro - Teatro Degollado, Jalisco artists Jacobo Galvez, Gerardo Suarez and Carlos Villaseñor painted the ceiling to depict Dante's Divine Comedy
161023 773 MX Guadalajara Centro - Teatro Degollado, in 2005 many surfaces were embellished with 23.75 carat gold leaf
Mazamitla, tierra de los venados con flechas

Key Facts

Location
Western Mexico.
Capital City
Guadalajara.
Famous For
Mariachi music and tequila.
Motto
Jalisco es México ('Jalisco is Mexico').

Welcome to Jalisco!

Imagine a place in Mexico that's like a treasure chest of cool stuff! That's Jalisco! It's one of the 32 special parts of Mexico, located in the western part of the country. It's like a big puzzle piece that fits perfectly. Jalisco is home to lots of people, and its biggest and most important city is called Guadalajara. It's a place where you can find so many things that make Mexico famous!

Where the Music and Magic Come From!

Did you know that some of the most famous things about Mexico started right here in Jalisco? It's true! Think about the lively music called mariachi, with its trumpets and guitars, and the delicious drink called tequila. Jalisco is where they were born! They also have a special kind of music called ranchera and a yummy stew called birria. It's like Jalisco is the birthplace of Mexican fun!

Adventures in Jalisco!

Jalisco is a place with amazing natural beauty. It has mountains, beaches, and even a giant lake called Lake Chapala, which is the largest lake in Mexico! People from all over the world, like from the United States and Canada, love to visit and live near this beautiful lake.

It's a place full of sunshine and exciting things to see and do, like exploring colorful towns and enjoying the warm weather.

Jalisco is Like Mexico!

Jalisco is so important to Mexico that its special saying, or motto, is 'Jalisco es México,' which means 'Jalisco is Mexico'! This shows how much this state has given to Mexican culture. It's a place that helps make Mexico special and unique. From its music to its food, Jalisco is a big part of what makes Mexico so wonderful and exciting for everyone.

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