Jala is a Magic Town of irregular streets spellbounded by the colonial style of its architecture.
This destination is surrounded by valleys, waterfalls and an active volcano where you can practice climbing and mountain biking.
The Ceboruco Volcano is protected by a geological park, and its summit oversights a panoramic view of the hills and landscapes of Nayarit, just ask for free access to the natural park at the municipal office.
Once known by the first inhabitants as a place “abundant in sand”, this beautiful Magic Town was colonized by the Spanish and evangelized by the Franciscans.
Its plentiful variety of historical monuments list the Basílica lateranense de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción ? built on pink, yellow and green quarry and styled with roman and gothic traits; the Natividad Temple, the San Francisco Temple’s ruins and the Jala Communitarian Museum ?where you can find a collection of prehispanic and traditional vestiges, all amonst the most important cultural referents of this dazzling place.
The gastronomy of this town includes delights such as pozole, tongue tostadas, corn gorditas, encaneladas, moriquisote, white atole and atole washing.
You can also find a great diversity of handicrafts such as pottery elaborated jars, jugs, pitchers and flowerpots; wooden works like chairs, beds and tables; along with huaraches, reed luggage, otate baskets, saddles, and many other things.
The Corn Fair is celebrated on august, where the largest cobs on the world are displayed (some ranking a length of almost 2 feet!).
This month is also seasoned by the fairs, dances and colorful traditions of the patronal holidays.
For this and much more, Jala, the Magic Town of Nayarit is the perfect place for your next vacations!Wejoytrip recommends you: visit Jala sometime between June and September, since this is the perfect season for you to dive into the beautiful waters of the 30 meters high El Salto Waterfalls.
The typical food from the town such as the sweet rosquetes (caramel cookies) or the bizcotelas (sesame bread) is something you can’t afford to miss.
Don’t forget to visit the town’s archeological sites: Toriles and Aztatlan, also known as the shooting Tombs, both magical ruins once used for funeral rituals.
Don't forget to bring comfortable clothes and shoes!
Things to see and do
Gastronomy, climbing, mountain biking and swimming, waterfalls, archeological ruins, temples, artisanal markets, routes and viewpoints.
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