Tapalpa
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Tapalpa | ||
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Colonial era church in Tapalpa.
Colonial era church in Tapalpa.
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Location of the municipality in Jalisco Location of the municipality in Jalisco |
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Location in Mexico | ||
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State | Jalisco | |
Area | ||
• Total | 442.15 km2 (170.72 sq mi) | |
Population (2005) | ||
• Total | 16,057 | |
Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) | |
• Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
Tapalpa (Spanish Audio file "TapalpaPronunciation.ogg" not found) is a town and municipality, in Jalisco state of central-western Mexico.
Geography
The municipality covers an area of 442.15 km².
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 16,057.[1]
File:Cabanatapalpa.jpg
Countryside with forests.
Tourism
Tapalpa is a designated Pueblo Mágico.
Tapalpa is a mountain town surrounded by pine forests. The area is famous for the "Piedras Bolas" large (20 feet high) rocks found just outside the town limits.
The area is a popular weekend destination for residents of nearby Guadalajara. There are many excellent outdoor restaurants that specialize in grilled meats.
References
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