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State of Mexico
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Jalisco, on Mexico's Pacific Coast, is one of the country's most important tourism destinations, offering many beach resorts, Mexico's second largest city, and lots of outdoor activities. Jalisco is also important as the origin of many of the characteristic traits of Mexican culture, such as mariachi, ranchera music, birria, tequila, and jaripeo.
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Buses are often the most comfortable and economical way to get around the regions of Mexico.
Regional bus system runs seven days per week, fares are inexpensive (pesos only), and buses are reliable. Most stop frequently.
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Guadalajara · International · GDL
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Mexico's second largest city has a beautiful and walkable historical center
a destination for retirees from the U.S. and Canada on Lake Chapala
calls itself the "cradle of tequila"
home of several small artesanal tequila distilleries that use traditional methods
a quiet town on Lake Chapala with a mild climate
tranquil mountain town that calls itself "The cradle of mariachi"
home to vast agave fields and several small artisanal tequila distilleries
known for its architecture
historic town with nearby forests and natural attractions, one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos
a small beach town most known as the filming location for the 1964 The Night of the Iguana
a busy beach resort offering beautiful beaches, lush jungles, sparkling waterfalls, five-star resorts, world-class shopping, and gourmet restaurants
a busy town on the south shore of Lake Chapala with many services
quaint colonial town, one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos
destination for millions of pilgrims praying for a miracle, and a charming colonial town for the rest of us
known for its traditional buildings with white facades and red roofs
it has several old Spanish cathedrals each with its own personality
small town known for its natural hot springs and thermal baths
Mexico's most famous small town, where distilleries offer tours of the fabrication process and into the agave fields
National park surrounding two volcanoes, on the border with the state of Colima
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve preserving dry tropical forests on the Pacific coast
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting a mountainous west coast region of Jalisco and Colima
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting a small mountain range of inactive volcanoes just outside Guadalajara
organized tours through the tequila producing regions east of Guadalajara, tours may include train or bus trips to the distilleries, guided tours of distilleries, tastings curated by master tequileros, dinners featuring regional cuisine, mariachis providing live music, and tours of agave fields (sometimes on horseback or using ATVs)
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