La Huerta, Jalisco

La Huerta
Municipality and town
Coat of arms of La Huerta
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
La Huerta is located in Mexico
La Huerta
La Huerta
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°29′N 104°39′W / 19.483°N 104.650°W / 19.483; -104.650
Country Mexico
StateJalisco
Area
 • Total
2,011 km2 (776 sq mi)
 • Town4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)[1]
 • Total
23,258
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
 • Town
7,954
 • Town density1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

La Huerta is a town and municipality in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 2,011 km².

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 20,161.[2]

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.[citation needed]

Tourism

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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.

Tourist and cultural attractions

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Historical monuments

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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

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Mariachi.

Crafts

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The products of engraved shell, typical otate furniture, gun handles, textiles and embroidery stand out.

Gastronomy

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Saucers made of shrimp, octopus, fish and jackal; cocadas, sweet potato or orange and drunk; The fruit waters of the region are traditional.

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of La Huerta municipality with localities
  2. ^ "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.