60
kilometers from Zamora
Jiquilpan
has among its attractions the Center of Historic Studies of
the Mexican Revolution, where the records of General Lazaro
Cardenas del Rio, who was born in this prosperous city, and
those of General Francis Mujica are guarded. Accompanying this
center, there is a complete and interesting museum dedicated
to General Cardenas. Another site of interest is the Public
Library, which has murals painted by Clemente Orzco in 1940;
furthermore the visitor shouldn't miss visiting the Temple and
Ex-hospital of St. Francis, which was built in the 18th century.
Festivities:
March / April: Holy Week
March 18th: Commemoration of the Expropriation of the Oil
May 21st: General Lazaro Cardenas' Birthday
July 7th: Festivity of St. Cayetano
October 4th: Feast in honor of St Francis of Asis
October 19th: Commemoration of the death of General Lazaro Cardenas
November 20th: Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution
December 10th to 12th: Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Altitude above sea level: 1,550 meters
Moderate climate with rain in summer
Handcrafts:
Shawls, "zarapes", sandals, yarn knits, miniature
pottery, leather work, and pieces of work in vegetable fiber
Gastronomy:
"mole cosechero"
We
recommend visiting:}
- Parish of
St Francis
- Temple of
the Sacred Heart and Chapel of St. Anita
- Temple of
the Virgin of the Remedies in "Totolan"
- Fountain
of "Salate"
- Fountain
of Fishes
- Public Library
- Museum: Center
of Studies of the Mexican Revolution "LazaroCardenas"
  
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