Jalisco, one of the state’s of Mexico, is located in the central-western part of the country. It adjoins the neighboring states of Aguascalientes and San Luis Potosi in the north, Nayarit in the northwest, Guanajuato and Zacatecas in the east, and Michoacan

and Colima in the south. Hub of the Mexican tequila industry, this state is a favorite holiday destination of many tourists. The volcanic mountains of Sierra Madre del Sur and the Sierra Madre Occidental passes through this state cutting the densely forested coastal plain from that of Mesa Central. The beautiful Chapala Lake, the biggest freshwater lake of Mexico, lies within this state. Guadalajara, its capital city, is the center of all cultural activities and also is the home to several places of tourist interest. Booking one of the Jalisco vacation rentals will be ideal if you look forward to spend a week-long vacation over here.

A well-known archeological site of Jalisco, Los Guachimontones, is situated in the Teuchitlan town area. This area has a number of shaft tombs, circular complexes, ball courts, and also a few plazas. Particularly interesting are the circular stepped pyramids. The city of Puerto-Vallarta has a horde of tourist attractions. Notable among them are the Parish Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Cuale Archaeological Museum, Chinese Shells Beach, and John Huston statue. The small fishing village of Ajijic attracts a lot of visitors. Visiting one of the thermal baths in this village will surely help you in rejuvenating your mind and body. Besides, the craftwork including the embroidery and the hand-woven fabrics of this area are also very popular. Check-out the various vacation rentals Jalisco Mexico and choose the one that gives you the best value for your money.

The cuisine of Jalisco will take you back to the Colonial era. There are a wide number of restaurants in the capital city where the specialties include names like "manchamanteles", "adobado", beef tongue in "pipian" sauce, and "birria". Equally diverse is its shopping culture. There is a huge selection of stores where you will find a variety of gifts, accessories, apparels, shoes, etc. Also, a large number of malls dominate the city of Guadalajara. The street markets are known for their unique collection of handicraft items. Those who plan to book Jalisco vacation homes, should do it during the festive season, one of the most awaited being the October Festival that is celebrated with concerts, exhibitions, sports events, and dance performance all over Guadalajara.