Tizapán el Alto

Tizapán el Alto: “Water of Tiza”

Population: 13,669

Founded: 1529

Jalisco
Jalisco was the center of Catholic resistance to the harsh laws of the government against the Church in the early 20th century. The movement was known as the Cristeros.

History
Pre-hispanic people, the Chichimecas, inhabited this area. They were often invaded by the Purapechas from the neighboring state of Michoacan. A small population of Purapechas remain in the area.

Famous Citizens:
J. Encarnación Rosas
J. Jesús Negrete

Sites to Visit

Templo de San. Francisco de Assísi
Neoclassical architecture
Capilla del Refugio
The ruins of the Hacienda San Francisco dating from 1542
Villa Emiliano Zapata – a “Model Ejido” community
Mismaloya
Thousands of white pelicans winter on the south side of Lake Chapala. Good viewing sites are in Mismaloya and further east, particularly Petatán.
The hiking trail to the waterfall (in season) and Los Sauces

Arts and Crafts

Embroidery, cutwork

Festivals

Patronales de San Francisco de Assísi - September 6 - October 4
Fiesta San José - March 11-19
Fiesta Santa Cruz - April 25 - May 3
Bull Fights – audience can participate - December 4 - January 20

Street Market Day: Sunday

Regional Foods

Carne al Pastor
Beef cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served in tortillas\
Birria de Chivo
Goat stew cooked in an adobe oven
Birria de carpa or barge
Carp or catfish stew — cooked in banana or maguey leaves for a distinctive flavor