San Antonio Tlayacapán

San Antonio Tlayacapán: “Place of Offerings to the Gods”

Population: 4,800

Founded: 1524

Jalisco
Jalisco is the home of the “Charrería,” the national sport of México. It is a spectacular competition showcasing the skills of horses and riders — both male and female. It is somewhat similar to the rodeos of North America.

Famous Citizens
Father Ramón Velázquez
Father Macrino Guzmán

Sites to Visit

Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua
Antique tower at the Cuahutémoc Primary School
Victoria´s Theater
Sports facility
Public (ecologic) park on the lake
Bird Sanctuary – in Riberas del Pilar (west)

Arts and Crafts

Piñatas
Christmas Nativity scenes
Large wreaths for Day of the Dead ceremonies
Embroidery
Needlework

Festivals

Traditional, nightly street posadas - December 16 – 24
Children enact the journey of Joseph and Mary seeking a place to stay
Week of Easter
Thursday – Last Supper
Friday – Live enactment of the crucifiction
Patronales Día de San Antonio de Padua - June 5 - 13
Day of the Cross (May 3)
Neighbors jointly cook and eat dinner celebrating the camaraderie shared in the village

Regional Foods

Sopes
small, thick tortillas filled with meat and lettuce
Non- alcoholic drinks (called "aguas frescas")
horchata (rice), Jamaica (hibiscus flowers), Tamarindo (local fruit)
Dulce de Capirotada
during Semana Santa (Easter week); bread cooked in syrup with raisins and nuts