title: La Huerta, Jalisco
text: # La Huerta, Jalisco
  
  La Huerta is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 2,011 km².
  
  As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 20,161.
  
  Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill that is west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.
  
  ## Tourism
  
  Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill that is west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.
  
  ### Historical Monuments
  
  Bust dedicated to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, is located in the main garden. Parties: In the month of February the Holy Family is celebrated, the celebrations can be held any Sunday of the month. The Bullfighting Fair is celebrated from December 13 to 27.
  
  ### Music
  
  Mariachi.
  
  ### Crafts
  
  The products of engraved shell, typical otate furniture, gun handles, textiles and embroidery stand out.
  
  ### Gastronomy
  
  Saucers made of shrimp, octopus, fish and jackal; cocadas, sweet potato or orange and drunk; The fruit waters of the region are traditional.
  
  