Country Mexico Area 520.3 km² | State Jalisco Population 55,210 (2016) | |
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Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC-6) Weather 31°C, Wind W at 19 km/h, 7% Humidity | ||
Yahualica de gonz lez gallo
Yahualica is a town and municipality in the northeastern part of Jalisco, Mexico. It is 1 out of the 125 municipalities that make up the state of Jalisco.
Contents
- Yahualica de gonz lez gallo
- History
- Transportation
- Economy
- Cultural and Tourist Attractions
- Restaurants
- Sports
- People from Yahualica
- Yahualica in fiction
- References
Yahualica covers some 520.75 square kilometers and shares borders with the state of Zacatecas.
The name Yahualica is derived from the indigenous roots of the Nahoas. "Ayahuitl" meaning fog and "calli" meaning house, Yahualica is "The house of fog". Another believed translation of Ayahuitl is "Place surrounded by water" or "The Round Place".
History
1165: The region's inhabitants were the Tecuexes, who later fought the Aztecs for control of the territory.
1530's : The Spanish, led by Cristóbal de Oñate, conquered the region.
1824: Yahualica was constituted a municipality .
Transportation
Yahualica is served by bus and taxi services, as well as highways leading into and out of Yahualica and throughout the city. The highway transit system includes México Federal Highway 71 and Jalisco 225 (Jal 225) which run entirely in the municipality. México 78 , southbound, leads to Tepatitlán/Cuquío and northbound to Nochistlán/Aguascalientes. Jalisco 225 runs east towards the towns of Huisquilco, El Durazno, San Isidro, and Pastores.
The closest airports to Yahualica are Aguascalientes International Airport (51.6 miles away) and Guadalajara International Airport (53.2 miles way), each about a two-hour drive.
Economy
Stockbreeding: Cattle, horses, and pigs are raised.
Gastronomy: Yahualica's traditions include birria, spicy salsa, tostadas, and candy from that region.
Chile de Arbol: The producers of this chili pepper say that Yahualica has the best one in the world because of its taste and spice. This chili is possible thanks to the soil in this region, the climate, and the techniques the producers in the are have been practicing for years.
The economy of around 300 families in this municipality depend on the production of this chile de arbol. Other than that, there are more than one dozen industries that produce hot sauces that are utilized in many ways in Mexican households.
Agriculture: Includes corn, sorghum, oats, chili, beans, and peaches.
Commerce: Establishments dedicated to the sale of products of necessity and mixed businesses that sell diverse goods
Industry: The main activity is technology and manufacturing
Services: Many are provided: professional, financial, administrative, technical, social, tourist, personal, and maintenance
Forestry: Oak plants
Mining: Deposits of manganese exist
Fishing: Carp and tilapia are captured.
Cultural and Tourist Attractions
Architecture
Restaurants
Waterpark: Sun and Water Resort opened its doors in the year of 2011. It allows people and families to experience fun thanks to its multiple recreational areas. There are areas with slides, a water boat, an event terrace, and a snack area. If a snack is not fulfilling, they also count with a restaurant called La Gran Laguna. This restaurant's menu includes meats and fresh seafood that is served in a variety of plates. The restaurant is located on the outskirts of the waterpark so one has a view of the entire resort. For one's comfort, they have a hotel as well, Hotel Sun and Water. Friends and family can enjoy accommodations within a walking distance of their waterpark facility.
Sports
Yahualica counts with a soccer/futbol team in the Third Division of Mexico, Club Deportivo De Los Altos.
El Club Deportivo Gallos is the soccer team that represents the municipality local and state tournaments
People from Yahualica
Yahualica in fiction
Yahualica is the setting for the novel Al filo del agua, written by Agustín Yáñez.