La Huerta, Jalisco
La Huerta is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 1,749.71 km².
La Huerta | |
|---|---|
Municipality and city | |
 Location of the municipality in Jalisco | |
  La Huerta Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 19°29′N 104°39′W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Jalisco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,749.71 km2 (675.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 20,161 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 20,161.[1]
Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill that is west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.
Tourism
Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill that is west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.
Historical Monuments
Bust dedicated to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, is located in the main garden. Parties: In the month of February the Holy Family is celebrated, the celebrations can be held any Sunday of the month. The Bullfighting Fair is celebrated from December 13 to 27.
Music
Mariachi.
Crafts
The products of engraved shell, typical otate furniture, gun handles, textiles and embroidery stand out.
Gastronomy
Saucers made of shrimp, octopus, fish and jackal; cocadas, sweet potato or orange and drunk; The fruit waters of the region are traditional.
References
- "La Huerta". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Archived from the original on April 1, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
