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.

La Huerta
Municipality and town
Coat of arms
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
La Huerta Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°29′N 104°39′W
Country	Mexico
State	Jalisco
Area
• Total	2,011 km2 (776 sq mi)
• Town	4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi)
Population  (2020 census)[1]
• Total	23,258
• Density	12/km2 (30/sq mi)
• Town	7,954
• Town density	1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 20,161.^[2]

Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.^{[citation needed]}

Tourism

Tourist and cultural attractions

Historical monuments

A bust dedicated to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is located in the main garden. Parties: The Holy Family is celebrated in February; celebrations can be held on 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 are made of shrimp, octopus, fish, and jackal; cocadas, sweet potato, or orange are drunk. The region's fruit waters are traditional.