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Municipality in Nayarit, Mexico
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Ahuacatlán is a small town in Nayarit lying at the foot of the Ceboruco volcano. It is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
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Traditional main plaza with manicured gardens, towering palm trees, and iron benches along paved walkways. The plaza features a large kiosco (bandstand) and statues of Mexican heroes. There are usually taco stands or other food vendors on the sidewalks next to the plaza. Scenic and tranquil place that's a central landmark and a great place for people watching.
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
The town's main church is a beautiful neoclassical style colonial-era church built in the 18th century with a pink granite facade and six belfries. The facade includes a number of sculptures, most prominently a large statue at the main entrance depicting St. Francis taming the wolf of Gubbio. Inside the church are a number of Sculptures, paintings, and an impressive mural on the ceiling above the altar.
El Ceboruco is an active stratovolcano whose last major eruption was between 1870 and 1875. The volcano is 2,280 meters high and has a large caldera containing a second caldera. The volcano is a popular spot for hiking and backpacking. Tour guides are available, particularly in the town of Jala. A loop trail goes to the summit and around the caldera and can be completed in about 3-4 hours.
Casual Mexican seafood restaurant where shrimp is king. The shrimp empanadas are excellent and the ceviche orders are planty large enough to share. Beer and micheladas available. Cash only (no credit cards accepted).
Casual Mexican-style seafood restaurant specializing in shrimp dishes. Try the molcajete, a large stone bowl filled with mixed seafood in a spicy seafood broth.
Clean, comfortable traditional hotel in the town center, one block from the Plaza Principal. On-site restaurant with room service available. WiFi available.
Upscale boutique hotel with immaculately clean, spacious rooms that include mini-fridge, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Manicured gardens with outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. Secured off-street parking is available (gates close 10pm to 6am).
Modern hotel with traditional styling, small but comfortable, clean rooms. Off-street parking available.
By bus
Omnibus de Mexico operates several daily buses from Guadalajara to Ahuactlan, leaving the main bus terminal about every 2 hours. The 1 hour and 45-minute trip will cost about M$400.
By car
From Guadalajara, drive northwest on federal highway MEX-15D. This is a toll road in good condition. The 140 km trip will take about 2 hours.
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