Articles for Jalisco

Poverty in Mexico and the Poorest States
Different international organisms have developed instruments to measure poverty, the poverty line method refers to the income level a

Mexico's Main Power Plants
Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) is the State’s enterprise in charge of generating, transmitting, distributing and commercializing

Mexican Cinema
Mexican Cinema is currently composed by a history, values modified throughout time, an industry and an infinite number of topics, each

Day of the Dead in Mexico, November 2nd
In the prehispanic world, the concept of death played a fundamental role, most of the rituals and even daily life referred to the will and

Mexico's 13 Man Made Wonders
Without rivaling nature, human beings’ intelligence, creativity and art is reflected in constructions throughout many centuries. In

The 1968 Olympics in Mexico
The XIX edition of the Olympic Games celebrated in Mexico during 1968 represent a special history for the country. In the 60th session of

Mexico's World Cultural Heritage Sites III, sites declared since 2003
The latest additions of UNESCO show a concern for preserving the cultural identity of a country rich in natural resources and owners of

Mexico's World Cultural Heritage Sites II (1993-2002)
It is a combination of natural formations and those contributed by humans, worthy of preservation.

The Alegre Coast (La Costa Alegre)
Costa Alegre is located in the south of the State of Jalisco; it is a place where tourists can enjoy a countless number of unforgettable

Juan Rulfo, Great Mexican Writer
Juan Rulfo was born on May 16, 1917. He spent his first years in the town of San Gabriel. He is one of the most respected and significant