Found on the western side of Mexico, it has a geographical area of 80,137square kilometers; its land covering 4.1% of the country.Jalisco, whose name means “on the sand”, is one of the most important statesin the country, due to its rich and fertile land as well as its historicalimportance. Before the Spanish conquest it was the seat of pre-Hispaniccultures; in the colonial times it was a political and cultural center. In the 19th century it was a bastion of the independence and in this centuryan important place in the Mexican Revolution as well as the birthplace ofimportant people.
Jalisco is the land of the charros (rodeos), jaripeos (bull riding), palenques(cockfights), mariachi, tequila, and many other traditions which the restof the world associates as authentically Mexican. Your visit to this wonderfulstate will be an unforgettable experience. A good way to start yourvisit is by visiting its web sitewhich contains a wealth of information about the state and main cities. Jalisco, for a long time, has been the Mexican state where most of the migratorymovement to the United States begins. California is the main destination. The paisanos living in the United States have always maintained a stronglink between their communities and now they can accomplish this through thefollowing web sites.
Autlán de NavarroThis is a colorful town and it is already famous as the birthplace of CarlosSantana. Its web page was written in English and it contains a sectiondedicated to the famous musician who has won an important and well deservedname among the U.S. singers.
Casimiro CastilloTown in the southern part of the state which became famous as the cradleof the “El Barzon” protest movement. Its web page has on its homepage thetime and weather as well as the following slogan: From Casimiro Castillo,Jalisco, to Latin America and the rest of the world. A source of virtualcommunication for the whole Casimirense community. Dedicated to all of theabsent sons and daughters, Passion, Pride and…Warmth. Enjoy!
Huejuquilla del AltoThis newly renovated web page was designed by Ruben Zepeda Reyes, nativeof Orange County, California. His wife is from around Huejuquilla andhis father is from Tomatlán, Jalisco. Ruben developed the siteas a way of uniting the Huejuquilla paisanos and to raise funds from themigrant population to complete projects to benefit the municipality. Visit it.
San Martin de BolañosThe San Martin de Bolaños web site recently finished its second yearof activity in Internet. During that time it has been a link betweenthe people of the municipality and the paisanos that live in the United States. The web page offers information about the municipality; legends, traditionsand news.
TamazulaInformation about the municipality with economic, political and social newsto keep the paisanos in the United States informed about what is happeningin their native town.
TomatlánPleasant mariachi music greets the guests to this interesting site developedby Hector Brambila. The site contains an extensive picture galley aswell as historical information, information about the fiestas and the mostrelevant activities from this coastal town.
TotaticheA site that links the population of this town in Jalisco to its paisanosliving in the United States, mainly in California This site is possiblethrough the efforts of paisanos that keep the site functioning. Getto know it, participate and if you can become a sponsor it would be greatlyappreciated.