Tapalpa

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Tapalpa
Municipality and city
Colonial era church in Tapalpa.
Colonial era church in Tapalpa.
Coat of arms of Tapalpa
Coat of arms
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
Tapalpa is located in Mexico
Tapalpa
Tapalpa
Location in Mexico
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Country  Mexico
State Jalisco
Area
 • Total 442.15 km2 (170.72 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 16,057
Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)

Tapalpa (Spanish Audio file "TapalpaPronunciation.ogg" not found) 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]

File:Cabanatapalpa.jpg
Countryside with forests.

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

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