The village of Jocotepec ("place of the plum trees) is 470 years
old. It is the country seat (municipio)
for a number of smaller surrounding towns. Historically home to
fisherman, farmers and shopkeepers, our village has also become so
famous for its hardworking and talented brick masons that contractors
come to hire them from as far away as Acapulco! If you'd like to get
the flavor, sights, sounds, aromas of daily life in a typical Mexican
pueblo, this is the place!
Authentic, unspoiled Jocotepec boasts a colorful market, bustling
street activity, and modestly priced restaurants. At the village square
or "plaza"
you may get a spiffy shoeshine while watching the passing scene.
Late afternoon is a lovely quiet time. Hundreds of birds arrive, first
perching in orderly sunset rows on the town hall facade, then settling
into the surrounding trees for their nightly slumber.
Small restaurants in the arcades surrounding the plaza are famous for their "birria", a tasty goat stew, that goes perfectly with one of Mexico's popular beers. Thursdays the "tianguis", or street market is a lively destination for tooled and stitched leather belts, silver jewelry, and the freshest garden produce.
Sunday nights, after 8:00 mass,the plaza truly comes to life with street stands selling yummy local treats: tacos "al pastor", tamales, "churros" (long skinny donuts), fresh potato chips, or hot steamed garbanzo beans. You may also join the Sunday night "paseo", a centuries old courting ritual , where Se�oritas and Se�ores stroll in opposing circles, flirting and tossing confetti, while watchful parents keep tabs from their sideline benches.
Tel - Fax (International) 52 - 387 - 763 - 0657 If E-Mailing, please include Phone/Fax numbers. E-mail "Los Dos" Mailing Address: Apdo #33 Jocotepec Jalisco Mexico Street Address: Calle Rico 191 Jocotepec, Nestipac
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