Tapalpa
Tapalpa | |
|---|---|
Municipality and city | |
 Colonial era church in Tapalpa. | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location of the municipality in Jalisco | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Jalisco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 442.15 km2 (170.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 16,057 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Tapalpa (Spanish ) 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]
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
- ^ "Tapalpa". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
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