Municipalities of the Altos de Jalisco
Twenty-five municipalities in the highlands of Jalisco, a short description of each one, if you don't know them yet, we invite you to visit these beautiful and peaceful villages, one of the most important regions of all of Jalisco, land of faith, tradition and beauty in their people.
TOP 25: UNION OF SAN ANTONIO
The typical of Mexico, the beauty of serenity and traditional spaces are found here, in Unión de San Antonio.
TOP 24: TOTOTLAN
Of cristera history, Tototlán treasures and offers a pleasant and pleasant stay.
TOP 23: EYES
Right in the center of the Republic, its head has the highest altitude in the area.
TOP 22: ACATIC
Red earth and mud abound throughout the town, crafts and roofs decorate its streets and houses, also has beautiful natural attractions that will isolate it from the routine. Architecture of historical lines, beautiful women, sweet and strong flavors, charra party and pure religiosity ... Los Altos de Jalisco contains the just union of recreation and serenity that, together with its splendid landscapes, makes this area of Jalisco proudly stand out from so high diversity, so are the Jalisco Highlands.
TOP 21: AYOTLAN
From Nahuatl which means Pumpkin and Tlan which means Earth, Land of Pumpkins. Ayotlán is water, nature, traditions and party.
TOP 20: ZAPOTLANEJO
Beautiful and rich region that stands out for its intense commercial activity of clothing, as it is an important distributor of the west of the country.
TOP 19: CUQUIO
To the northeast center of the state, Cuquío, a simple place for walking and resting.
TOP 18: DEGOLLADO
The party and the gastronomy of the place combine colors, flavors and moments that. Without a doubt, they captivate him.
TOP 17: VILLA HIDALGO
Villa Hidalgo offers visitors six shopping centers, more than a thousand stores and five hundred factories and workshops with a wide variety of clothing, from knitted fabrics, white, flat fabrics, ball gowns, and denim with splendor and quality demonstrate the vocation of the place.
TOP 16: SAN DIEGO DE ALEJANDRIA
The sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe and the Immaculate Conception Parish. There is also the main square with the Ramón Corona garden, which has sixteen artistically sculpted quarry benches, the Cristo Rey sanctuary in the peñita, the San Diego and Peña Blancas dams, the Tolimán Hill and the haciendas such as of the Trough, Las Pintas and El Cañón.
TOP 15: CAÑADAS DE OBREGON
Customs and traditions such as when women revolve around the kiosk where the band plays on Sundays, and men try to conquer them with flowers, a tradition that occurs in several municipalities of Los Altos.
TOP 14: MEXTICACAN
There are many sites that can be visited in Mexticacán, just discover them and enjoy them fully.
TOP 13: JESUS MARIA
To the east of Guadalajara, just a hundred and forty kilometers away, it is located in the highest part of the highland region.
TOP 12: GUADELOUPE VALLEY
The Valley boasts an archeological zone with pre-Hispanic remains, natural forests and sites of outstanding landscapes.
TOP 11: YAHUALICA
El Estrivon dam, San Miguel temple and chapel of the Virgen del Tepeyac, the main colonial garden and the municipal palace, the portals of commerce, its facade has similarity with the House of Dogs that is located in Guadalajara.
TOP 10: ENCARNACION DE DIAZ, LA CHONA
Manifestations and worship of souls or ancestors, provide visitors with the combination of shapes, colors and perceptions, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. All this is the living story, or rather dead, of this picturesque place that is worth knowing in depth.
TOP 9: TEOCALTICHE
Teocaltiche means place next to the temple, it has also been interpreted as a place of the teocalli or temple.
TOP 8: SAN JULIAN
It is known as Cradle of the Cristera, the inhabitants of the town keep their history in mind, safeguarding relics of its former inhabitants, as well as traditions, parties and the architectural pieces that populate its streets.
TOP 7: LAKES OF MORELOS
The Athens of Jalisco is also called this population, which has given the country great characters in the fields of politics, literature and education. It is considered the nation's heritage for its beautiful architectural legacy. Here the charra party is enjoyed regularly.
TOP 6: SAN IGNACIO CERRO GORDO
Build your future on the slopes of one of the largest hills in the highlands region, typical for the great landscapes of the tequila area.
TOP 5: SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS
More than five million pilgrims a year visit the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos, the second largest pilgrimage destination by Fe Mariana in the country, and it is recorded in this town, where the party is lived and traditions demonstrate it.
TOP 4: WASHERS
One day is not enough to enjoy Arandas. Traditions are the celebrations of the Virgin of Guadalupe, in January, in which the girls premiere up to five dresses, and no one can attend the serenade if they have not gone to see the Virgin before. The inhabitants of this region have a great fondness for tequila and charrería, demonstrating a true passion for horseback riding, racing and training.
TOP 3: TEPATITLAN DE MORELOS
Tepatitlán is one of the most important municipalities that make up the Altos region, where customs and traditions are preserved as the heritage of the elderly and the conviction of the new generations, famous for being the first egg producer nationwide.
TOP 2: SAN MIGUEL EL ALTO
The main attraction of San Miguel el Alto, is the city itself, because it has a large number of buildings made of pink quarry, whose artistic styling brings great beauty to the city, natural landscapes, the monument to Christ the King in the hill, considered the Architectural jewel of the High.
TOP 1: JALOSTOTITLAN
The name of Jalostotitlán means, among the sand caves. Churches, parties and special places treasure the heart of Los Altos, as it is also known.