Ecotourism, an unmissable experience in Jalisco

Fans of extreme sports, ecotourism and contact with nature will be able to live unforgettable experiences in the Sierra del Tigre, Jalisco. It is a natural tourist corridor nestled in the Sierra Madre Occidental with more than 6 thousand hectares of forest to go on an adventure in the southeast of the state.

The Sierra del Tigre is made up of the municipalities of: Tamazula de Gordiano, Zapoltitic, Gómez Farías, Concepción de Buenos Aires, La Manzanilla de la Paz, Mazamitla, Valle de Juárez and Atoyac, towns that preserve their traditions and that seem static in the weather.

The Magic Town of Mazamitla is an official stop on this tourist route, which invites you to walk through its beautiful cobbled streets and tile houses. Those looking for a more intense activity can practice extreme and adventure sports such as mountain biking, quad biking, gotcha, rappelling, zip-lining, horseback riding and hiking, to name a few.

Less than 25 km from Mazamitla is the picturesque town of La Manzanilla de la Paz, where in addition to ecotourism you can visit the El Chiflón dam, a place for the whole family suitable for fishing, having a picnic and enjoying of local gastronomy such as blackberry and lemon punches, as well as its iconic "boat".

Zapotiltic stands out for its architecture and natural wealth, and is known for the centennial structure of the Ex Hacienda Huescalapa, an old town that evokes the era of splendor and boom in the land; as well as the Hacienda del Rincón, an old sugar mill founded in 1895 and that has survived the passage of time.

In this municipality you can savor dishes such as birria de chivo, cuachala and the typical piece of bread known as "baked fruit", as well as the classic tanned seasonal fruit sweets, caramelised peanuts or the nut crowbar.

For its part, Valle de Juárez is ideal for hiking or horseback riding among its large wooded trails, these routes are ideal to enjoy contact with nature and the beautiful landscapes of these natural areas. The town has a central square adorned by lush and colorful gardens that surround the French-style and rustic kiosk; It has an Ing. Vicente Villaseñor Dam, adjacent to the municipal seat, where you can practice sport fishing for species such as bass, catfish and tilapia, or if you prefer to enjoy a walk on its boardwalk.

One of the main towns located in Jalisco is the municipal seat of Zapotlán El Grande, which thanks to its enviable location surrounded by important cities such as Guadalajara and the Port of Manzanillo, Colima, is one of the favorites by the artistic community and frequented by personalities such as José Clemente Orozco, Juan José Arreola and Consuelito Velásquez.

Among its attractions is the Nevado de Colima National Park, which with more than 4 thousand meters above sea level, has beautiful winter views during the months of December to February, when its peak usually has snow , main attraction for national and foreign visitors. The National Park has impressive views of the endemic flora and fauna, and the mountain is ideal for practicing ecotourism and adventure sports.

For its part, the Zapotlán Lagoon, considered a Ramsar site wetland, is an important natural attraction and is the scene of multiple sports and leisure activities, as well as being the main economic pole for the population that uses fish for its consumption. and tule plants for the elaboration of handicrafts and utensils for the home, it should be noted that the Zapotlán Lagoon was the venue of the Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games.

Another important site is the Las Peñas Rocosa Ecological Park, formerly a mill built in the mid-18th century, and today an ecological park equipped with all the elements to enjoy a day in nature, such as terraces, grills and parking. From the heights of Las Peñas, where the stones known as Los Compadres are found, you can see the Zapotlán valley, ideal for hiking, natural rock climbing, rappelling and bird watching.

Without a doubt, La Sierra del Tigre is a great option for practicing outdoor activities and its ecotourism and natural attractions will make you have a pleasant experience, always under the appropriate sanitary measures so that you can enjoy the destination as safely as possible.