Jala
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◈ Its name means “abundance of sand” and here you will find all kinds of abundance: of nature, history and architecture. Walk along its winding streets and admire the charm of its old buildings guarded over by the jealous gaze of the Ceboruco Volcano; this is only a fraction of what this beautiful Magical Town has to offer.
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◆ Learn about the legend of “La Sierpe”.
◆ Attend the Corn Festival, where you can admire specimens as long as 50 cm.
◆ Watch the sunset from the peak of the Ceboruco Volcano.
Observe the great diversity of animals that live around the crater such as wild cats, deer, hares, skunks, and raccoons.
❖ Basílica Lateranense de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
This Lateran Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption has several temples of worship that you can visit and see its sacred representative relics.
It is a mix of gothic and roman styles, built with pink, green and yellow quarry stone. One of its peculiar characteristics is the unique tower in the center of the complex. Inside there is an image of the Virgin of the Assumption carved into wood and that dates back to the beginning of the 18th century.
You will also find the Antigua Capilla de San Francisco (Old Chapel of San Francisco), known as “la viejita” (the old lady), because it was built in 1582. Its walls are made of adobe and pink quarry stone. Inside there is an image Immaculate Conception that instead of a crown wears a great crest of feathers.
❖ Cascada El Salto
Walk to this natural spectacle and enjoy nature’s harmony in El Salto waterfall.
From June to September, this imposing 100-foot waterfall is perfect for a quick dip. It’s about a kilometer walk to get there.
❖ Santuario de la Natividad
Discover the legend surrounding this sanctuary dedicated to the Nativity and the miracles attributed to the Virgin.
It was built to protect the population and to consecrate the Virgin of the Nativity. It’s a genuine architectural treasure. A few blocks away from the sanctuary is the Museo Comunitario (Community Museum), which is housed by a beautiful 19th century mansion. Here you can find pre-Hispanic and traditional pieces from Nayarit. If you would like to learn more about Jala’s history, don’t hesitate to visit.
❖ Explore the Ceboruco Volcano and Admire its Animal Life
Go hiking, mountain climbing or rock climbing inside this crater of mystical beauty.
The volcano as well as its surroundings has become a geological park where you can go mountain climbing and mountain biking. It is over 7,400 feet above sea level and from its peak you can see some nearby towns. It is surrounded by remains of lava and volcanic rock, the products of its last eruption around the end of the 19th century.
You can watch as the volcano’s crater exhales steam. Furthermore, it is home to five endemic plant species, of which three are from Nayarit and two from western Mexico.
Observe the great diversity of animals that live around the crater such as wild cats, deer, hares, skunks, and raccoons.
Useful Information
You can arrive by car, walking or on horseback. It is 5 miles from the centre of Jala.
❖ Vive la leyenda de La Sierpe
Cada 3 de mayo, en Jala se realiza una celebración en torno a la historia más famosa del Pueblo Mágico “La Leyenda de La Sierpe”.
El pueblo se llena de flores y música. En la noche se realiza la quema de La Sierpe, una extraña criatura en forma de serpiente que tiene siete cabezas.
El 8 de septiembre también se puede ver al pueblo volcado en su tradición de la quema de La Sierpe, una figura de cartón que desciende por el monte, lo cual hace que sea todo un espectáculo digno de admiración.
Actívate en el Cerro de la Cruz y admira la maravillosa vista que ofrece. Puedes hacer senderismo y después un picnic rodeado del bosque de encino y cedro. Toma fotografías del bello paisaje que se muestra.
❖ Lánzate al Canopy
Tour en Ixtlán del Río
Pon a prueba tus sentidos en el senderismo de montaña, cruza puentes tibetanos, haz escalada vertical vía ferrata, descenso de rapel y tirolesas de hasta 110 metros de distancia. Aquí también ofrecen hospedaje y zona de camping.
❖ Corn Festival
The month of August in the Magical Town of Jala, Nayarit, invites you to enjoy the Corn Festival, where there is an award for the largest corncob.
During the festival, the Virgin of the Assumption is also celebrated, and corn-based food is enjoyed. Concerts, sport events and dances also take place.
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