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Jalisco is a state in Mexico. The capital of Jalisco is the city of Guadalajara. In the 2005 census, Jalisco had a population of 6,752,113 people. Jalisco is known for being the birthplace of mariachi music.

The state's name, meaning "sandy plain," derives from the Nahuatl words xalli (meaning "sand" or "gravel") and ixtli (meaning "face," or, by extension, "plain").

The state of Jalisco borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the states of Nayarit to the northwest, Zacatecas, and Aguascalientes to the north, Guanajuato to the east, and Colima and Michoacán to the south. It has an area of 79,085&_160;km² (30,535&_160;sq&_160;mi).

Mexico's largest freshwater lake, Lake Chapala, lies within the boundaries of Jalisco.

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1. The Luxurious Riu Palace Pacifico Opens its Doors
October 15, 2008

Today October 3rd, 2008, RIU Hotels & Resorts will be inaugurating the Palace Pacifico, a luxury hotel in Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s Pacific shores just 15 kilometres from Puerto Vallarta. The 445-room hotel is located on the beachfront and joins ClubHotel Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta, with which the chain now has a total of 1,695 rooms on offer in the destination. "We are very pleased and proud to inaugurate the Riu Palace Pacifico. This brand-new hotel belongs to RIU’s most luxurious line and completes our offer in Riviera Nayarit, an attractive emerging destination where we already ha... (read more)

Author: Brandice Thorn

2. Keeping Mexicans in Mexico the Lake Chapala Way!
September 08, 2008

Keeping Mexicans in Mexico the Lake Chapala Way! By Karen McConnaughey (Operations Manager for FocusOnMexico.com) We had a rather spirited discussion recently among our Focus on Mexico team relating to an article in the Guadalajara Reporter...about how some of the state governments in Mexico are turning to a unique way of keeping the next generation of young Mexicans at home with their families. The gist of the article: Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez this week announced a scholarship program for 800 secondary school students from communities with the hig... (read more)

Author: Karen McConnaughey

3. The Influence of Mariachi on Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
August 12, 2008

By: Jim Scherrer Mariachi music, quite obviously the heart and soul of Mexico to anyone that has traveled south of the border, frequently permeates the Puerto Vallarta evening air. Mariachis can be heard serenading women at weddings, special occasions such as quinceaneras (girls’ fifteenth birthday celebrations) and baptisms, Mother’s Day fiestas, and at private parties. The mariachis are also often seen and heard in many of the restaurants and cantinas and can be found roving along the beachfront malecon and throughout public parks. The mariachis that perform at parties and special ... (read more)

Author: Jim Scherrer

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