Delve into San Jose de Avila in Mexico
San Jose de Avila in the region of Jalisco is located in Mexico - some 334 mi or ( 538 km ) West of Mexico City , the country's capital .
Local time in San Jose de Avila is now 09:57 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Mexico City " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zacatecas, Tepic, Tenamaxtlan, San Luis Potosí, and San Cayetano. While being here, you might want to check out Zacatecas . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in San Jose de Avila ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Cerro El Huehuentón
The Cerro El Huehuentón (Nahuatl: Huēhuēntōn "little old man") is the highest peak of the Sierra de Quila; it stands at 8,298 ft above sea level. El Huehuentón is located at about a 30-minute drive from Lagunillas, the largest population enclaved in the forest, between the municipalities of San Martín de Hidalgo and Tecolotlán, in Jalisco. It is not sure why the mount got its peculiar name meaning "little old man", although the Tepenahuales, who spoke Nahuatl, inhabited the area since the 1400s.
Located at 20.20 -104.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tenamaxtlán
Tenamaxtlán is a municipio and town in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It has renown for the huge festivities that are held every December for a period of two weeks. It is famous for its bull fights during the holidays. Tenamaxtlán was founded about 480-500 years ago. The current mayor of the town is Juan Carlos Nuno Garcia.
Located at 20.22 -104.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Cuautla, Jalisco
Cuautla, Jalisco is a small town located in the hills of western Mexico. It is situated at an elevation of 5,639 ft. (1,719 m) between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. It has fewer than 3,000 permanent residents. Its name means place where eagles land, and was originally inhabited by people of the Cuyuteca culture. Today it is primarily a town of senior citizens and children. Most people of productive age have elected to move to the United States of America seeking better opportunities.
Located at 20.20 -104.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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