The capital of Jalisco still has a Spanish colonial atmosphere, despite being the agricultural, commercial and industrial center of the western highlands. The Cathedral has 11 altars, 30 columns and a big art collection. There are also a lot of parks: the Parque Agua Azul (‘Blue Water’) is noteworthy for its forest-like atmosphere; the Parque de las Armas is where the boys and girls of the town court each other. Around the Cathedral there are two parks, the Parque de los Laureles and the Parque de la Revolución. The Plaza de Rotonda contains columns and statues in honor of Jalisco’s past heroes; the Plaza Libertad has a market with a wide range of locally-produced goods. During the annual October Festival, horsemanship and bullfighting can be seen at the charreada (rodeo). The famous ‘Mexican Hat Dance’ originated in this area - locally, it is called Jarabe Tapatio.

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