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It was built in the 18th century by Martín Casillas. The church has a stone facade, a bell tower and inverted truncated pyramid (estipite) pilasters that flank the main portal. The portal has two levels and a crown. The first level contains the door arch with has moulding and a seal and is supported by two Doric columns. The upper portion contains a window with moulding with Doric columns in each side, decorated with curves and vegetable motifs. The crown at the top contains a sculpture of the Archangel Michael in a niche flanked by Doric columns. The side portal is an arched entrance with Tuscan columns and cornice and a cross in relief at the midpoint. Inside are one nave and a Neoclassical main altar.
Beautiful historic church next to the main plaza. rugged stone facade outside belies the gracefully elegant white and gold interior. This church houses the remains of St. Toribio Romo Gonzalez who is known as the patron saint of immigrants.
First tequila manufacturer. Offers a range of tours, from the 'Clásico' which is about M$100 (pesos), up to M$380. The more expensive ones generally just include extra tasting sessions, except for the most expensive one which also has a tour of the fields where the agave plant is grown.
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This is an eclectic cross between a historical museum about the production of tequila with an art museum featuring temporary exhibits of mostly modern art. The tequila exhibits show how tequila is made, processed, marketed, and consumed. One gallery showcases bottles, labels and advertising pieces. An old agave mill is in the patio area.
Ceremonial site of the Teuchitlán culture dating from about 300 BC. The site includes some unusual round structures that are often described as "bulls eye" temples. The culture was known for digging deep shafts to bury their dead. Large site, lots of walking. Site museum contains some interpretive exhibits. Private guides can be hired for about M$200.
This is the home of Sauza tequilas. Canned tour showing how agave is grown, harvested, and turned into Mexico's favorite elixir. Enjoy a cantarita with your tour.