Jalisco
With its complex environments, surprises us with radically different climates.
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The state has several climates:
- Coastal region: warm subhumid climates extending to the southeast. The average annual temperature of 22 to 26 degrees Celsius.
- North and northwest region: dry climate predominates. The average annual temperature of 10 to 18 degrees Celsius.
- Central zone: the temperate climate predominates. The average temperature of 19 degrees Celsius.
- East zone: temperate and warm climates predominate. Average temperature 16 to 18 degrees Celsius.
- Western Zone: the temperate climate predominates. The average temperature from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius.
- South Zone: the temperate climate predominates. Average temperature less than 16 degrees Celsius.
To please your hunger, let's speak a bit about the gastronomic heritage of the state of Jalisco, which gives us dishes such as birria, a mildly spicy broth, prepared with goat meat, very strong and substantial, which is usually accompanied by hand-made tortillas or popular stewed cakes, made with bread made particularly for this purpose, salty birote, stuffed with candied pork meat and meat.
And the dessert par excellence for sweet-smelling palates is jericalla, which in its recipe contains ingredients such as egg, milk, cinnamon, and sugar, with a very similar similarity to flan, but much more consistent and with a crunchy coating and a golden caramel.
Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila, where we can appreciate the imposing agave fields from which this high-alcohol elixir, popular in the world, originates. To hear a bit more about its elaboration and history, what better than the homonymous town of Tequila, where you can sample the variations of this well-known cocktail.
Relevant sites of interest:
- El Diente: a rugged place near Guadalajara, suitable for those who want to climb.
- Historical center: it is the heart of the city, distinguished by its exquisite architecture. It focuses on temples, libraries, bars, hotels, stores, and other locations.
- Teatro Degollado: one of the most important theaters in the region, with neoclassical architecture. It includes significant works of art, including frescoes portraying the Fourth Canto of the Divine Comedy (Dante Alighieri).
- Plaza de Los Mariachis: situated in the historic center. It's a meeting place for mariachis, and it's great to enjoy their live music and the usual snacks served there.
- San Juan Cosalá: it's a spa that isn't right in Guadalajara, but it's close to it. It attracts a lot of tourists because it has hot springs and a hotel and a spa. Guadalajara is a major tourist destination and many of its charms are Mexican flags.