Driving Trail #2

Jamay

Jamay:          “Place of tizate”

Population:  21,157

Founded:      1529

Jalisco
Jalisco was the center of the Catholic resistance to the government’s harsh laws against the church in the early 20th century. These people were called Cristeros.

History
Since the 5th century, Jamay has been invaded numerous times - by Toltecs, Chichimecas, Aztecas and Tarascos (Purapechas).

Famous Citizens
José Guadalupe Zuno, Ramón Godínez Flores , José María Zárate, Honorato Barrera Buenrostro

Sites to Visit

• Parroquia de la Virgen del Rosario-ruins and crypt

• Monument to Pope Pius IX

• Ex- Haciendas - San Miguel, Maltraña, San Agustín and Capulines

• Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe

• Casino Mesón Real

• Mercado Municipal

• Thermal Water Park

• Mountain zone

• Mirador of Mt. Cantero

Arts and Crafts
Carved furniture of pine and cedar, Embroidery, Scented candles, Painted textiles, Products in copper, Piñatas of famous people

Festivals

• Fiesta of Corpus Christi - May and June

• Fiesta of the Virgen de Guadalupe - December 1 – 12

• Fiesta of the Virgen del Rosario - October and November

• Fiesta of San Isidro - May 6 – 15

• Fiesta of San Antonio - January 8 – 17

• Fiesta of Santa Ma. Magdalena - July 13 - 22

Street Market Day:   Tuesday

Regional Foods

• Carpa tatemada – fish cooked in oven with maguey leaves

• Birria de carpa – fish stew

• Filete de tilapia al mojo de ajo, a la diabla – fillet of Tilapia cooked in garlic

• Dulces chilacayote, guayabate, camote or mango verde - sweets made with local fruits