Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Ixlahuacan, and Lake Chapala in Jalisco, Mexico are beautiful cities rich in culture and history.
![Guadalajara Cathedral in the zocalo of Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Guadalajara-Church-Original.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
I was very fortunate to spend a month in Jalisco. Most of it was in Guadalajara, while I was there I also visited Puerto Vallarta, Lake Chapala, and spent a couple of days in the small town of Ixtlahuacan. The State of Jalisco has mountains, forests, and beaches. Because of this, it is such a beautiful state, full of nature and life. I had many more photos I took while there, unfortunately, they were all stolen except for these few.
Guadalajara
This is where I spent most of my time in Jalisco, 3-4 weeks. During my time there, I traveled all over the city. I didn’t have a car at this time, so I walked everywhere I went exploring the city on foot.
![The governor's mansion](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Casa-de-Jalisco.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Che Guevara poster in Guadalajara](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Che.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara street vendor](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GDL-Lady.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GDL-Mansion.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GDL-Statue.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Viejo.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GDL-Street.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guadalajara-1.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Guadalajara-2.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guadalajara-4.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guadalajara-6.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![An orange house in Guadalajara. Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/530761808_189ff4a56a_o.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Juarez y Zapata posters in Guadalajara, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Juarez-y-Zapata.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Lake Chapala
Additionally, Lake Chapala is Mexico’s largest freshwater lake and is known for its large community of American retirees.
![Lake Chapala in Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chapala-Lanchas.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Lake Chapala in Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chapala-Lovers.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Ixtlahuacán
Ixtlahuacán is a very small town outside of Guadalajara. It is considered one of the most remote towns in Jalisco. It was a beautiful and fascinating town. I stayed with a family there for a couple of days and they showed me all around the town.
![Ixtlahuacan, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ixlahuacan-3.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Ixtlahuacan, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ixtlhuacan.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Red and white stairs to a catholic shrine in Ixtlahuacan, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ixlahuacan-4.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A but on a leaf in Ixtlahuacan](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/530861097_2d8a779bb6_o.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![The view of of Ixtlahuacan form the top of the stairs](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ixlahuacan-2.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Lights from a festival at night in Ixtlahuacan](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lights-at-night.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta was such a pretty beach town. I had never been anywhere like it. The city is built on a mountain that leads into a beautiful beach.
![Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-file.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Mismaloya Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mismaloya.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Puerto-Vallarta.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
While driving along the coast in Jalisco we encountered a waterfall with kids jumping off of it. It looked like fun so my friend Jeremy and I decided to join them. We met a boy named Jesus who showed us how to jump off the waterfall safely.
![Jesus, the boy who showed us how to jump off a waterfall, this guy was fearless](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Us-and-Jesus.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Me jumping off of waterfall outside of Puerto Vallarta](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Waterfall-Jump.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Awesome pictures of hidden places of the city