Quinta Real Guadalajara

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Tlaquepaque A sophisticated handicrafts center that was formerly a distinct village and has been enveloped by Guadalajara, it is especially famous for its hand-painted pottery, glass factories, weavings and work in silver and copper. The Regional Ceramics Museum displays prize-winning pieces.

Tonalá Less sophisticated than Tlaquepaque, the town is best known for its dark, sienna-colored pottery, for its market days Thursdays and Sundays, and the National Ceramics Museum.

Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec These town are on Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest inland body of water. The area is a favorite retirement colony for US and Canadian citizens.

Tequila This is the town where the blue agave is cultivated that is used for producing tequila. The town is also home to the country's largest manufacturers of this beverage. Tequila Express, with music and tequila tasting on board, leaves Saturdays from the train station for tours of the region.

Zapopan Located in the northwestern part of the city, Zapopan is home to the Basilica of the Virgin of Zapopan. Each year, the tiny figure of the virgin embarks on a four-month pilgrimage to other churches and is returned to her home on October 12. Next door to the Basilica is the Huichol Museum, devoted exclusively to colorful and fanciful yarn "paintings," woven goods, embroidery, and intricate beadwork done by Hui­chol and Cora Indians. Also in Zapopan is Trompo Magico, a popular interactive science museum with fun touch-and-do exhibits.