Jalpa

The town's main plaza is a place to walk, sit, people watch, and enjoy the mood of the town. It's a center for celebrations of patriotic and religious holidays with seasonal decorations and it's a lively place where families come on Sundays to stroll and enjoy regional food available from the street food carts.

Jalpa's main church is a large 16th century stone structure with a square primary bell tower and a second open bell tower. The interior is beautifully decorated with a multi-domed ceiling and elaborate Spanish patterned floors in the main nave. The altar is spectacular with an opulent back wltar of gold leaf.

16th century stone church with twin belfries and a muted, tranquil interior with relatively few architectural adornments and only a handful of statues and paintings inside. The long, narrow nave is bright and cheerful with pastel shades and plain wooden pews. A highlight of the church is its beautifully manicured gardens and its front square with walkways around a central fountain.

Historic stone church dramatically perched atop a mountain overlooking the town. Dedicated to Mexico's patron saint, the church boasts a number of beautiful artworks including a series of spectacular stained glass windows portraying the Virgin of Guadalupe blessing individuals and performing miracles. Outside the church is a dramatic painting directly on the face of a sheer rock wall. There is a small site museum, a picnic area with tables and benches under some shade trees, and spectacular vistas of the town below.

Quirky house built of small stones set in masonry. Everywhere you look, things are built of stone: banisters, archways, window frames. Naturally, there are statues and waterfalls built of stone out in the garden. A unique experience.