Jalisco is steeped in tradition with many of its cultural features have become synonymous with Mexicanness, such as mariachis, cowboys and tequila.
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It is located in the west of the country and surrounded by Nayarit, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosv, Guanajuato, Michoacan and Colima and has a long Pacific coastline.
Its history dates back to pre-Hispanic times, when it was occupied by Nahua groups (in the south) and Huichol (in the north).
Nowadays, Jalisco is one of the most important states in the country. Its many attractions include archaeological sites such as Teuchitlan; the city of Guadalajara, the proud Pearl of the West, with its striking colonial buildings and recreational and cultural centers; Tequila, the cradle of the traditional beverage of the same name.
Other cities of note include Tlaquepaque with its fine blown glass objects, Tonala with its pottery and Puerto Vallarta, with its village atmosphere and gorgeous beaches, not to mention the Costa Alegre and other picturesque cities and towns scattered throughout the state.
