Tepatitlán de Morelos (usually referred to as Tepatitlán, or simply Tepa) is a city of 150,000 people (2020) in Jalisco. The city has several old Spanish cathedrals each with its own personality as well as several other photogenic colonial buildings. The town's annual Feria Tepabril, held in late April, is its biggest party of the year.
Get in
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Nearest airport is Guadalajara (GDL IATA), from there you will need to either taxi or find a bus route, which there are plenty of both. Additionally, there are long distance bus services from most of northern Mexico. All buses arrive to 1 Central de Autobuses de Tepatitlán, located at Calle Matamoros 750 in the southern outskirts.
Get around
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You can pretty much walk when you get there though taxis are available at sitios near hotels and near the Plaza de Armas.
See
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- 1 City museum of Tepatitlán de Morelos (Museo de la Ciudad), Calle Hidalgo 197, ☏ +52 378 782 4277. Free.
- Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís). The city's most distinctive feature is the Baroque-style parish church in the centre of the city. It was built from 1742–1775, from piedra braza. It is topped with two slender neoclassical towers, 63 m in height each, and three airy domes. The façade is dominated by a curious architectural element: a semi-hexagonal portico, which was added as a support for the heavy and slender towers. On the inside, it is decorated by the main altar, constructed entirely of white marble from Carrara, and the sculptures of the four Evangelists. The sculptural group of La Piedad was carved in oak wood by Agustín Espinoza.
Other notable sites include the kiosk that sits on the Plaza de Armas in downtown (ornamented with iron, it was built in France, and brought to the city), the Temple of San Antonio, and the city hall (Palacio Municipal) built in neoclassic-baroque style.
Do
[edit]Cerro de la Campana, to the northwest of the city, is a rugged formation perfect for cross country sports such as mountain biking. The hill has been designated as the venue of the state mountain biking championship. Near this hill is, bordering from the north-west part, the Río Verde canyon. Climbing and camping are perfect activities to carry out in this place of breathtaking magnitude and nature.
Festivals
[edit]- Feria Tepabril - April 25 to April 30, the town's biggest celebration of the year honors El Señor de la Misericordia with masses in the Parroquia de San Francisco as well as nightly concerts drawing big-name musical performers.
Buy
[edit]All extravagant, but there are plenty of snacks.
- 1 Mercado Centenario (Market), Porfirio Diaz 90, Centro. M,Tu,W,F,Sa 07:00 - 17:30; Su,Th 07:00 - 15:00. Traditional marketplace with lots of vendors selling fresh farm produce and household goods on the lower level with vendors on the upper leevl selling prepared regional specialties. Excellent place for an affordable breakfast or lunch.
Eat
[edit]Fresh fish in the main plaza is renowned, small hot dog carts are great late night snacks. Bomb ass food and great yogurt and ice cream.
- 1 Los Gordos, Blvd. Anacleto Glez Sur 1006, Blvd., Las Aguilillas, ☏ +52 378 782 0101. Daily 08:00 - 18:00. Traditional Mexican restaurant with some regional specialties such as the carnitas. Breakfast buffet with made to order omelettes. Occasional live music. M$250.
- 2 Las Chimichangas, Mapelo 25, Centro, ☏ +52 378 782 1813. Daily 09:00 - 22:30. Casual place specializing in chimichangas though locals say their burgers are the best in town. Drinks include frappes and other coffee drinks as well as fresh smoothies. M$200.
- 3 Yuyo's, Blvd. Anacleto Glez Sur 437, Del Carmen, ☏ +52 378 781 2351. Th-Sa 09:00 - 20:00, Su-W 09:00 - 19:00. Super casual family friendly restaurant offering pizzas, chimichangas, desserts, etc. M$150.
- 4 La Playa, Blvd. Anacleto Glez 457, Centro, ☏ +52 378 715 3912. Tu-Su 06:00 - 22:00, closed M. Casual taqueria with the town's best tacos and best burritos, served fast and cheap. M$150.
- 5 Punto Panero, Blvd. Anacleto Glez F. Sur 1299, Jardines del Real, ☏ +52 378 782 1888. Daily 08:00 - 15:00. Fresh-baked bread and light breakfast entrees (eggs, chilaquiles, etc.). Good coffee. M$150.
Drink
[edit]Some of the best tequila in the world originates from Tepa.
- 1 The Beer Container Co., Calle Moctezuma 114, ☏ +52 378 707 0745. A distributor for microbreweries with its own bar, has a large selection of artisan beers.
Sleep
[edit]There are several hotels in downtown, rooms as low as 29USD a night for a suite.
- 1 Grand Hotel Boutique Tepatitlán, Calle Pedro Medina 59, ☏ +52 378 782 0045.
- 2 Hotel Plaza Ejecutivo, Calle Pedro Medina 95, ☏ +52 378 781 6550.
- 3 Hotel Magno Tepatitlan, ☏ +52 378 715 5655. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Modern hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and affordable prices. Most (but not all) rooms have air conditioning. On-site restaurant serves a full breakfast from 7am-10am and coffee anytime. Off-street parking is available. M$1000.