Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village is an advertiser of Sonoran Living TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS AND SHOPPING VILLAGEYour unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced T-la-keh-pah-keh) Sedona Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek in Sedona Tlaquepaque is the most distinctive Sedona shopping experience to be found in the Southwest Authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village meaning the "best of everything," has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970's cobble-stoned walkways and magnificent arched entryways give you the feeling that Tlaquepaque has been here for centuries Tasteful galleries and unique shops live in harmony with its lush natural environment where giant sycamore trees stand in testimony to the care taken in preserving the timeless beauty of the Tlaquepaque grounds It would be hard to find more beautiful surroundings anywhere to create a shopping experience like no other Originally conceived as an artist community Tlaquepaque is a perfect setting to witness gifted Sedona artisans absorbed in their work It's not uncommon to venture upon a well-known sculptor working on his or her latest piece right in one of the Tlaquepaque galleries With over 50 specialty shops and exclusive art galleries shopping becomes a joyful revelation of fabulous art treasures and distinctive gifts around every corner Tlaquepaque is filled with spectacular one-of-a kind art expressions in every medium from Western and eclectic bronze sculpture contemporary and Southwestern fine art paintings architectural décor pieces and stunning large format photography and leathers and unusual gift items all await the Tlaquepaque visitor Just walking around Tlaquepaque and the newly developed Tlaquepaque North is an adventure in discovery Your senses will be delighted with the splashing sounds from a courtyard fountain and mouth-watering aromas wafting from nearby Sedona restaurants as sumptuous feasts are prepared Spend the day at Tlaquepaque and enjoy excellent Mexican cuisine and an on-site brewery and wonderful lunches in an intimate garden setting Every palate will be satisfied at Tlaquepaque's five exceptional restaurants As far as the eye can see bursts of vibrant-colored flowers are everywhere you may hear the peal of the Tlaquepaque Chapel bells in joyful celebration of another Sedona destination wedding which holds a very special place in the Tlaquepaque Village Wedding ceremonies at the Chapel are performed throughout the seasons and breathtaking receptions are held in the courtyards Tlaquepaque is a place that visitors return to again and again - to look and wander For more information: visit Tlaq.com Report a typo highly curated editorial content brings attention to hidden gems She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015 and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular Share LinkEven The Grinch Would Marvel At The Tlaquepaque Christmas Light Display In ArizonaTlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona offers a unique and enchanting holiday experience with thousands of luminarias and pictures with Santa - even the Grinch would enjoy this uniquely Arizonan way of celebrating the season The best Christmas lights in Arizona are here - and they're the legendary Tlaquepaque Christmas Lights the already magical Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village transforms into an even more enchanting winter wonderland Facebook/Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts VillageNearly a full month of festivities includes shopping and so many more merry and bright happenings Before you've even entered the marketplace a massive tree can be seen commanding the courtyard City of Tlaquepaque WebsiteMarvel at its grandiosity through the archway and feel the holiday cheer begin to grow a whopping 6,000 luminarias have been set ablaze as a deeply cherished Sedona tradition Carolers take to the streets and sing all your favorite festive tunes City of Tlaquepaque WebsiteDressed in Dickens-era attire from head to toe, just looking at them is enough to get you in the holiday spirit. Facebook/Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts VillageLuckily, his heart has already returned to normal size, so Christmas isn't in danger of being stolen this year. Probably. the big man in red will make regular appearances City of Tlaquepaque WebsiteAdults and tiny tots alike will be itching to whisper their Christmas wishes in his ear offering the perfect backdrops for family Christmas cards Facebook/Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts VillageSnap a picture in this life-sized ornament to forever commemorate your time in the village Have you ever seen the legendary Tlaquepaque Christmas lights? If so, do pictures do it justice? Let us know your thoughts. If you'd like to see some glittering holiday light displays from the comfort of your car, check out these drive-through Christmas light displays in Arizona. Choose your stateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasNorthern CaliforniaSouthern CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSubscribe... This log cabin with a fishing pond in Arizona is the perfect escape for anglers. Cast a line and breathe in the fresh mountain air while you wait for a bite. Thanks for subscribing. We’ll see you in your inbox! © 2025 World of Good Brands. All rights reserved. ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication, the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007. This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes. By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements, you consent to the use of cookies. To learn more or to opt out, click "Further Information". JACKSON TWP.  For this week's installment of my unofficial summer tour of restaurants with cool patios, I landed at a Mexican cantina with a winning outdoor component. Tlaquepaque, at 4460 Dressler Road NW, has a secluded patio down one side of the building with a water fountain, umbrella tables and a relaxing atmosphere that made me forget I was not far from a busy street. I took my friend Amy, a regular at Tlaquepaque — named after a city in Mexico — and she urged me to order a "fresh-squeezed margarita," called Grand Paloma Silver on the menu, with Hornitos tequila. The drink ($8.99) arrived in a heavy, stemmed fishbowl of a glass, and was refreshing and potent enough that I stopped after one. Tortilla chips and pleasantly spicy salsa are complimentary and regularly refilled. Hoping for some fun photos and video, I ordered the guacamole prepared tableside, while you watch, on a wheeled cart that I'd seen inside. After some wait, and to my disappointment, a hefty bowl of guacamole was carried to the table. Only then was I told the guacamole cart does not come onto the patio. The guacamole itself, served with blue corn chips, was extremely fresh and luscious, but the portion ($6.99) was enough for six or more people, not two. Next time, I'll order the $3.99 size. Tlaquepaque has an enormous book of a menu that is well-organized and illustrated with colorful photos. There are many temptations, and we narrowed it down to two we had not tried previously. Tacos Camaron Vallartas ($10.99) was three flour-tortilla tacos loaded with grilled shrimp and served with excellent pico de gallo and a chipotle ranch that — take note — was extremely spicy. Our second entree, El Tapatio Especial ($11.99) was what I would call Mexican comfort food. Spanish rice topped with grilled chicken, grilled onions, chorizo, chunks of fresh pineapple and queso (white cheese sauce). It was rich and delicious — and equally good warmed up as leftovers. During another Tlaquepaque visit a few days earlier, the grilled chicken fajitas ($10.99) — generally a good bet at Mexican restaurants — were perfect. The sizzling skillet was piled with chicken, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms and tomatoes, all perfectly cooked and flavorful, and served with soft flour tortillas, pico de gallo and Spanish rice and refried beans, both better than usual. Aside from the patio, the interior of Tlaquepaque offers a colorful and inviting decor, with murals above each booth, carved wooden furniture and suspended star-shaped lighting fixtures imported from Mexico, and a horseshoe-shaped bar. Rafael Madrigal opened Tlaquepaque almost 20 years ago, and since taking ownership of the building has added a new sign out front, enhanced the look of the exterior and spruced up the interior. In a market with many Mexican restaurants to choose from, Tlaquepaque is certainly one of the best. Reach Dan at 330-580-8306 or dan.kane@cantonrep.com poke your head into shops owned by local craft makers and take some photos of the looming cathedral on the edge of the bustling central plaza all the while keeping an eye out for which of the many restaurant terraces catches your fancy Then you come upon something… unusual: a blue and purple-lit block at the head of which stands a bronze statue of a face emerging from what appears to be a sort of half-sun The further down the colorful block you venture the more strange art you find: A figure with a triangle head holding the hands of a similarly-triangled person the former preventing the latter from blowing away Another triangular person holding an umbrella in one hand and waving with the other her dress falling about her legs like the ridges of a clamshell Turns out you’re in luck—you’ve stumbled upon the gallery of the renowned Mexican surrealist Sergio Bustamonte No matter if you’re coming to Guadalajara (or the greater Jalisco state) for the tequila turquoise agave fields against purple mountains you should definitely consider dedicating a few days of your itinerary to the gorgeous magic town of Tlaquepaque We’ll tell you everything you need to know—plus what to eat and where to stay—to intentionally throw yourself into a surrealist wonderland few foreigners know to check out Tlaquepaque it has a pleasantly local vibe that suggests you’ve meandered off the beaten tourist track but first we have to ask: who is this mad hatter genius and the town’s most famous resident you can purchase his work in a variety of formats from small items of jewelry to expansive sculptures and furniture pieces you can submerge yourself in a trippy dreamworld Is anyone else getting dizzy? | Sergio BustamanteEnter a Mexican WonderlandVisiting Galeria Sergio Bustamante is an outright delightful experience The further you descend into its rabbit hole At the entrance you find a more or less typical salesroom in which you can browse jewelry and smaller statues Venture into the next room and the surrealism cranks up a notch thanks to its abundant array of larger-scale statues portraying a variety of fantastic imagery Follow the hallway into the depths of the building And then you emerge into the garden: a dazzling landscape of smiling astrological figures hanging from tree branches; a stream flanked by lights and faces and smaller statues; bamboo and a little bridge; and of course a smattering of the triangle-headed people standing (and sometimes hand-standing) here and there Once evening arrives, the sidewalks of Calle Independencia become lined with handicraft vendors and food stalls, and the whole place becomes a vibrant bustle of shopping, eating, and general merriment. Music and booze flow freely in a festive atmosphere. Or if you’re in the mood for pizza with a view, head over to La Valentina Pizza Santuario, a multi-storied joint with a stunning vista of the cathedral and plaza from the rooftop seating. In fact, rooftop bars and restaurants with charming vibes abound in this area, so look up and keep an eye out for whichever snags your interest. La Villa del Ensueno has some fun pops of color along its neo-colonial architecture reminiscent of Frida Kahlo’s La Casa Azul in CDMX It has just 20 rooms spread across two mansions You’ll find couches outside in the many corridors inviting guests to spend as much time outdoors as possible in the ideal weather you’ll see vines and all kinds of plants climbing the walls of the hotel and pool all the way to the terracotta-shingle roof looking like gorgeously preserved ruins swallowed up by a jungle Many of the rooms have warm brick ceilings and a splash of colorful Mexican print pillows plus an on-site Italian and Mexican restaurant just be sure to find a place with close proximity to Calle Independencia or the Centro region in general That way you’ll always be within a few steps of the vibrant action PLAIN TWP. — I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve been to Oakwood Square to get pizza from Gionino’s Pizzeria and noticed Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant nestled in the corner Let’s just say the workers at Gionino’s no longer ask for our name.  But on several occasions, my husband, Austin, and I thought about going to Tlaquepaque instead We’re usually in workout clothes coming right from Hoover Trail we decided to visit Tlaquepaque on a Tuesday I’m always a bit overwhelmed when looking at the menu at any Mexican restaurant It always feels as if there are too many options to save the waiter from having to come back several times I decided I’d get some kind of enchiladas but I’d choose the specifics when I got there we tried to park close to the restaurant because it had just rained and looked as if it might start again we both thought the outside of the building looked bright and clean reds and greens on the walls and dark booths chips and salsa seemed to appear on the table immediately followed by our waiter taking our drink order which is three enchiladas filled with grilled chicken and topped with green Suiza salsa and the sauce on top of the enchiladas was cheesy I’m someone who usually eats one food on my plate at a time to save the best for last I noticed myself mixing the rice with the lettuce and adding in bites of enchilada here and there when I can’t decide which part I like best North Canton Sports Bar Review:Coconut shrimp steals the show at TD's Tailgate Grill Outdoor eats: Review: Mak's Munchies N' More sandwiches, burgers, ice cream, more at affordable price I thought I loved my meal until I tried some of Austin’s meal which comes with three chimichangas — one beef one chicken and one shredded beef — served with lettuce The burrito had such great flavor compared to my flour tortilla It had a sweet flavor and balanced well with the meat I definitely will be ordering some kind of chimichangas next time I visit I didn’t finish my meal but saved room for dessert You’ll notice this is a theme for me I can’t tame my sweet tooth no matter how much I try Our waiter interpreted me not finishing my meal as a sign that we were done the Oreo Churros ($5.25) kept calling my name The six Oreo-flavored churros are filled with cream and topped with Dutch chocolate sauce and whipped cream I felt a bit awkward asking to order more food after he already had brought the check “This is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made." They’re served warm and have a nice crunch we truly enjoyed our meals and felt the restaurant was authentic and the workers seemed to enjoy each other’s company Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant is located at 2682 Easton St. NE in Plain Twp. It's open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Tlaquepaque has nine locations throughout Ohio, with three in Stark County. The other two Stark County locations are at 4262 Portage St. NW and 4460 Dressler Road NW, both in Jackson Twp. Find more information at tlaquepaqueohio.com Taste: Everything was spectacular. 5/5 stars Ambiance: The restaurant is lively and a little loud but the booths keep it more private and less distracting. 4.5/5 stars Service: Our waiter was very attentive and answered our questions but my husband could’ve used a top-off on his water. 4.5/5 stars Price: Our bill was less than $40 with tip (ANS – Tlaquepaque) – From 19 to 22 September 2024 the Salesian Congregation's General Councillor for Formation - whose main function is to promote the integral and ongoing formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco starting from initial formation - visited the formation houses of the Christ the King and Mary Help of Christians Province of Guadalajara the General Councillor met with the MEG Provincial and with the members of the Provincial Council at the Salesian Theologate in Tlaquepaque Here he spoke with the Councillors about the progress of the new "Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum" the document that regulates the formation of Salesians and establishes the guidelines and criteria for the formation process from the beginning of religious life to ongoing formation as well as his vision of formation in the Congregation Fr Coelho opened the day on Friday 20th with the celebration of the Eucharist with the Salesian community at Tlaquepaque He then met the house's formation team followed by the Provincial Commission for Formation (CIF) to discuss the situation of formation houses the experiences of lifelong learning and the intercultural challenges faced by international formation houses He then visited the premises of the Salesian Higher Institute where the Salesians carry out their theological studies he went to the facilities of the Salesian Brothers Regional Formation Centre America (CRESCO America) and in a fraternal atmosphere he shared a meal and conversation with the members of this community The following day the General Councillor for Formation went to Irapuato to meet the aspirants and the prenovices at the Salesian Prenovitiate This visit took place in an atmosphere of closeness and listening by Fr Coelho who showed interest in the formative experience offered to young Mexicans in their initial phase ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Mexico – January 2025 - Formation Days for Formators 2025 were held from 6 to 8 January in Tlaquepaque involving Delegates for Formation from the Salesian Provinces of Guadalajara (MEG) Central America (CAM); the MEG Formation Commission ; and the formation teams from the prenovitiate theologate and the Salesian Brothers Regional Centre America (CRESCO America) The three days were characterised by the morning Eucharist and by interventions and work and reflection sessions the following stand out: "The Formator's being in the introduction to the conference by Fr Filiberto González Provincial MEG; "Ongoing formation and discernment" SDB; and "The interview and accompaniment" a presentation of the formation houses was offered with the aim of promoting knowledge of the situation of each as well as the continuity of the formation processes between one phase and another a meeting was held between the formators of adjacent phases to reflect on experiences or situations that help to continue the formation processes Stepping into the new Point Tlaquepaque Restaurant is like stepping into a cantina straight out of Mexico The colors are bright and the walls are decorated with scenes depicting Mexico Owner Ramon Reyes has been remodeling and getting ready for this grand opening for more than a year This is the sixth Tlaquepaque Restaurant he's opened and the second in Cambridge The menu is the same as the popular Southgate Parkway location The Point Tlaquepaque is located at 151 Highland Ave marks Mexico’s surprise 1862 victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war To celebrate this day in history, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village in Sedona is throwing a free event for the whole family that will be a tribute to Mexican art and culture featuring the best local and regional talent available.  Tlaquepaque offers one of the most distinctive shopping and cultural experiences in the Southwest with cobblestone walkways “vine-covered” stone walls and magnificent arched entryways that transport visitors back to centuries ago.  the venue will come alive in high celebratory fashion with pulsating sounds of music and roaring applause savory flavors and activities all day long Get ready for enthralling Flamenco music and dancing performed by Gaetano Mosaico Flamenco.  Be wowed by the talented dancers of Ballet Folklórico de Colores twirling and swirling in vibrantly colorful Enjoy the voices of traditional vocalists ringing out throughout the village and stroll alongside the roaming Mariachi.  Indulge in traditional Mexican dishes and treats from local vendors located along on Calle Independencia throughout the event The authentic culinary experience continues with tacos and margaritas available at El Rincon Restaurante.  arts and crafts and the highly-anticipated breaking of the piñata allowing everyone in the family to participate in celebrations.  locations and times for the Cinco de Mayo Event at Tlaquepaque below.  non-profit organization dedicated to preserving teaching and performing traditional Mexican folk dances focusing on providing quality dance experiences to children in the Flagstaff community The dances tell stories of the rituals and dramatic events from Mexico’s past. 11 a.m. Enjoy the music of a wonderful six-piece mariachi group that has been performing for over 30 years These high-energy flamenco dancers give it their all with passion and devotion to the art exciting their audiences to the point of happy exhaustion by just watching them perform Backed by high-spirited musical accompaniment these performances are something you don’t want to miss. From 11 a.m.–2 p.m Ritmo Latino will be on hand with the sensuous sounds of acoustic guitar and saxophone the sultry rhythms of Latin percussion and the vocals of Andres Martinez Don’t be surprised if you feel compelled to bust a move or two Enjoy the sounds of one of the finest fingerstyle guitar rhythms in the area This group is known for their original and passionate guitar playing from their diverse upbringing in Spain Teresa (Paloma) and Robert Backes are local artists in the Verde Valley The duo relocated from Southern California to Cottonwood in 2019 have performed extensively as a duo in Southern California for over 40 years Other events at Tlaquepaque South will include Free Face Painting (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) and 3 p.m.) and Free Arts & Crafts hosted by Tlaquepaque Toy Town Guitarist/ukulele virtuoso Patrick Ki’s passion for smooth instrumental music can be traced back to his roots growing up on the Windward side of O’ahu Although formally trained with jazz and classical music degrees his melodic style has always been influenced by the sounds of the Hawaiian slack key guitar Eric Miller is a romantic Latin guitarist and a local favorite Eric learned each nation’s beautiful music It was when he arrived in Spain that he fell in love with the art of flamenco His passion for flamenco guitar stayed with him when Eric returned to the United States he was drawn to the music of Brazil and immersed himself in the bossa nova and samba adding Brazilian Jazz guitar to his ever-growing World Music repertoire Food vendors will also be set up on Calle Independencia from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.  Admission to the event is Free A free trolley service is available from 10:30 a.m from the Up Town municipal parking lot at 260 Schnebly To learn more, visit tlaq.com.  Photos courtesy Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village and website in this browser for the next time I comment Hijos sufren la ausencia de padres y madres policías desaparecidos o fallecidos en cumplimiento del deber En Jalisco hay alrededor de 8 mil mujeres en situación de viudez por homicidio doloso Ocho personas continúan hospitalizadas debido a las lesiones que presentan Federales confirmaron la detención del presidente municipal a unos metros de su domicilio la tarde-noche del sábado Se le cumplimentó una orden de aprehensión por el delito de secuestro agravado El conductor firmó desistimiento de la atención médica Los dos hombres habían llegado al negocio a bordo de una camioneta con placas de Sinaloa y con reporte de robo Falleció en la clínica 110 del IMSS a causa de las graves quemaduras Mandamos a tu correo el mejor resumen informativo LAUREN GILGER: OK, so there's also of course a large Mexican American community here in Arizona, and in Sedona, everyone can celebrate Día de los Muertos at Tlaquepaque’s annual event MARK BRODIE: The event will feature mariachi style music and food vendors and will really be a place for a community to pay respects to their loved ones that have passed with public altars that anyone can add to GILGER: Wendy Lippman is the general manager of Tlaquepaque and helps run their Day of the Dead event BRODIE: Dia de los Muertos of course is believed to be the time for the spirits of those passed to visit the living — so the living set up altars with photos and other personal effects Tlaquepaque also has a public mural so artists and attendees can paint tributes to loved ones LIPPMAN: It’s a way to use your artistic flair in painting for somebody — a pet GILGER: The event planners want the celebration to be as authentic as possible so they start planning 10 months in advance Lippman says that going all out is very important to them LIPPMAN: We’ve even traveled to Mexico to purchase the masks and items and just really special and unique things that you can’t find everywhere BRODIE: While the ofrendas and the altars the music and food are very important to the tradition Lippman said the thing that Tlaquepaque tries hardest to make authentic is the feeling of celebration and not sadness GILGER: Día de los Muertos began last night at midnight and will last until tomorrow night Finding a suitable place to park a trailer containing 157 unidentified bodies is proving to be a difficult task for authorities in Jalisco Due to a lack of space in state-run morgues the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences (IJCF) placed the corpses in a refrigerated trailer that until last Thursday was left in a warehouse in La Duraznera a neighborhood in the municipality of Tlaquepaque But after residents complained of fetid odors Mayor María Elena Limón ordered the state government to remove the trailer from Tlaquepaque setting a period of 48 hours within which to do so Limón also said that municipal authorities were not notified by their state counterparts of the decision to store the corpse-filled container in Tlaquepaque which is part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area The state government complied with the mayor’s order moving the trailer to a litter-strewn property in the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga where it was left outdoors directly behind the Paseos del Valle housing estate But that only achieved to transfer the same problem from one place to another Paseos del Valle residents also began to complain about offensive smells some even claiming that blood was spilling out of the container said they hadn’t been informed either of the plan to park the makeshift morgue within municipal limits on Saturday the state government once again relocated the morgue-on-wheels this time leaving the 157 bodies in a warehouse belonging to the state Attorney General’s office (FGE) in an industrial area of Guadalajara the Jalisco Human Rights Commission (CEDHJ) has initiated an investigation and reminded the IJCF that in accordance with established protocols it is required to establish a forensic cemetery where unclaimed bodies held by state authorities can be buried DNA samples must be collected from all the victims “The graves or burial niches must be marked using durable materials with the file number All the information about the burials must be duly documented and added to both the State Bank of Forensic Data and the case file in the Attorney General’s office,” the organization said State authorities last month began the construction of a forensic cemetery on land donated by the municipality of Tonalá but work quickly stalled due to complaints by neighbors Jalisco Interior Secretary Roberto López Lara said the graveyard will be ready by the end of next month and will have the capacity for the burial of around 700 bodies in its first stage The 157 bodies currently stored in the refrigerated trailer are victims of violent crime presumably at the hands of members of organized crime groups There have been more than 1,500 homicides in Jalisco to date this year a figure that has already exceeded the total number of murders in the state during all of last year The Jalisco New Generation Cartel considered Mexico’s most powerful and dangerous criminal organization is believed to be behind much of the violent crime committed in the state Source: El Universal (sp), El Financiero (sp)  ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Jalisco’s oldest woman celebrated her birthday last week María Félix Nava was born at the turn of the 20th century in Zacatecas and her earliest memories are of the 1910 Revolution a woman named Jesusita took her in after which her godfather found her He had spent years looking for Félix and her siblings Félix married at the age of 22 and gave birth to 10 children where she has been for almost half a century earning the esteem of her neighbors and 52 grandchildren great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren eats breakfast and takes a table out to the sidewalk Her modest business gives her a chance to get out and talk with people Félix remembers the war of the Revolution with sorrow but believes Mexico is living through its most violent period today I don’t know what’s happening now don’t they have a heart?” she asked of those who inflict the violence “Does the soul not hurt to cut people up like animals?” The 1910 revolution “was very tough but you know at night I get sad and cry because my heart warns me that another revolution is coming but I see what’s going to happen; presidents promise water but give only air.” Source: El Universal (sp) (ANS - Tlaquepaque) - With the beginning of the year the activity of the formation center specifically for the Salesian Coadjutors of the two American Regions - Interamerica and America South Cone - also known as CRESCO from the Spanish acronym (Centro Regional de Formación Específica del Salesiano Coadjutor) Now the formation house has been moved from the previous headquarters in San José the installation of the Rector of the "San José" community of CRESCO took place in the presence of Fr Filiberto González the Province to which the house of CRESCO America now refers made up of 3 young Salesian brothers and 4 Salesian formators had a moment of dialogue with the members of the MEG Provincial Council a useful meeting for being welcomed into the Province and establishing a first approach with the current state and organization of MEG The specific formation experience for the Salesian brothers at CRESCO America lasts two years The Salesian brothers in formation who are currently living the experience began it in Guatemala and will conclude it in Tlaquepaque this year The arrival of new Salesian brothers in formation is expected next August A body tightly wrapped in plastic bags and left on a park bench in Tlaquepaque on Thursday is believed to be that of a criminal gang leader who split from the powerful Jalisco New General Cartel (CJNG) in 2017 a leafy public square in the center of Tlaquepaque a municipality that is part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area held in place by knives stabbed into the corpse identified the man as “the traitor El Cholo,” nickname of Carlos Enrique Sánchez Martínez Vice World News reported that Sánchez was a former top lieutenant of the CJNG but broke from that organization around 2017 to create the Nueva Plaza The two gangs and other criminal groups are involved in a turf war in Guadalajara for control of the methamphetamine industry a video surfaced on social media of Sánchez seated in front of six heavily armed masked men who are believed to be members of the CJNG In the video, a handcuffed Sánchez claimed to be collaborating with Mexico City Police Chief Omar Harfuch García, who was wounded in an attack in the capital last June that was allegedly perpetrated by CJNG gunmen saying he would not be distracted by “false messages” of criminals Sánchez – possibly reading remarks scripted by the CJNG – also claimed he had the support of two police commanders in Guadalajara Both commanders were stood down on Thursday pending an investigation In addition, El Cholo assumed responsibility for hidden graves in the municipalities of Tonalá, Tlaquepaque, Tlajomulco and Zapopan, attacking the United States Consulate in Guadalajara in 2018 and ordering a shooting in Tonalá on February 27 that left 11 people dead Jalisco Attorney General Gerardo Octavio Solís Gómez said: “This material confirms the existence of an orchestrated strategy to destabilize the state by an organized crime group.” He also said that “everything indicates that it’s … Carlos Sánchez Martínez Solís said the video could be used as evidence for the crimes to which Sánchez confessed The attorney general said that some of the characteristics of the body found in Tlaquepaque matched those of Sánchez but stressed that the corpse had not been formally identified Source: Reforma (sp), Vice World News (en)  Tlaquepaque Restaurant is open in Oakwood Square tucked into a corner of the plaza at Easton Street NE and Middlebranch Plaza NE It's the second Stark County location for the popular Mexican eatery Plain Township announced the opening on its Facebook page with a celebratory "ole!" Tlaquepaque's opening comes on the heels of another restaurant closing The restaurant's doors are padlocked shut and calls to the business went unanswered Tuesday It's not clear when the restaurant officially closed Owner John Szeto operates similar Chinese restaurants in Stow and Columbus He told The Canton Repository in June that the business would focus on healthier Hunan cuisine Tlaquepaque joins existing eateries Toddy B's — which closed briefly this summer for remodeling Oakwood Square has undergone a resurgence since being purchased by Developer Giltz and Associates in 2016 Drug Mart opened as the plaza anchor last September followed by other new tenants including Mercy Medical Cente's Mercy Health Center of Plain and Anytime Fitness Several spaces are still available for lease at the plaza Reach The Canton Repository at 330-580-8300 or newsroom@cantonrep.com Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city and capital of the state of Jalisco considered by most to be the home of mariachi music two culinary institutes and a thriving art scene It’s been the dwelling of distinguished poets film directors and representatives of the arts The Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 4.3 million, and includes seven adjacent municipalities. Our adventure focused on two of these municipalities: Tonalá and Tlaquepaque We also researched another great pride of Jalisco – tequila Central Tlaquepaque is an artist colony along the pedestrian-only street Independencia. It includes studios of remarkable artists and galleries and shops providing talavera and other quality Mexican art. We looked for lodging within walking distance and found many options, choosing Casa Armonia and treated us to samples of his products: a beer made from agave and his Destileria Las Juntas Tequila Reposado For dinner, we went to El Abajeño taking up half a block between Reforma and Juarez We sat close to some mariachis serenading a table of 20 I picked a tequila from a page-long listing and the waiter (attentive but almost invisible) served it along with a shot of lime juice (so much better than squeezing limes into my mouth) and a sangrita (tomato juice what Americans know as pork rinds or cracklings But the taco version is not crispy and dry; it is soft and easily chewable which is an 80-peso ($6.40 US) taxi ride away Many business reps and importers come here to buy wholesale the market balloons to a mile-long collection of street booths Traffic (both driving and walking) is slow Halina found some shoes she loved for less than $10 and we found Cofradia Tequila Reposado in a tasting room Two blocks from our lodging was Parian, also known as Plaza de los Mariachis. It occupies a full block and has a large performance stage. There are 22 restaurants, defined not by walls, but by color/pattern changes in their tablecloths. At 3:30 and 9 p.m. there’s a showcase of mariachis and dancers on the stage. The pozole is delicious Artist studios, galleries and shops in Tlaquepaque are fascinatingly designed, exhibiting a variety of artistic expressions. Our favorite: Sergio Bustamante whose gallery includes indoor and outdoor spaces and a variety of media Independencia also includes many attractive restaurants many of which have interior patios to offer indoor or outdoor settings a land use/development attorney for 40 years which enabled him to follow his passion of art collecting His seriously fortified four-story house/office seems to have well over 100 rooms an extensive collection of intricate ivory carvings even a six-foot intricately carved jade ship I've visited art galleries in San Diego Rodrigo’s collection was the most intense I have seen presented us with a small sculpture by him that we brought home shows colorful bunting fluttering in the breeze along Independencia Avenue in Tlaquepaque galleries and restaurants commemorating Mexican independence Tlaquepaque’s Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad was built in a mix of styles including Byzantine and neoclassical A cafe advertises the daily specials and musica en vivo — live music — on a street in Tlaquepaque an area known for restaurants and boutiques selling pottery shows "El Grito Continua," a street sculpture in Tlaquepaque Mexico — Strolling the boutique-lined streets of this arts-and-crafts enclave near Guadalajara is like stepping into the brightly colored pages of a storybook rainbow-colored bunting flaps beneath an often cerulean sky Fantastical sculptures on the sidewalks cast stark shadows on the vivid yellow white and terra cotta walls of the stucco buildings Even the name has an engaging rhythm — tuh-lah-keh-pah-keh And the best part is this fairy tale visit to Tlaquepaque’s historic center includes tacos Tlaquepaque, historically known as San Pedro Tlaquepaque, is a suburb of Guadalajara, capital city of the state of Jalisco. To get here from downtown Guadalajara, you can rent a car or take a taxi. Another option is to take an open-air tour bus, www.tapatiotour.com.mx You’ll also want to explore the smaller side streets a large plaza flanked by two colonial-era churches on Independencia and the Parian which is a block of restaurants and bars known for mariachi music is a restaurant is set in the courtyard of an old mansion with art-decked walls and colorful lanterns hung above the tables Live bands play during the dinner hour and the menu offers traditional Mexican cuisine with a high-end twist Independencia is lined with upscale boutiques selling handmade jewelry The Regional Ceramic Museum is at 237 Independencia The larger Museo Premio Nacional de Ceramica Panteleon Panduro considered the father of modern ceramics in Jalisco Admission is free and the museums are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m on Independencia between Guillermo Prieto and Francisco I offers shady benches where you can watch the world go by The garden is named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla a key figure in Mexico’s fight for independence the Parroquia de San Pedro and the larger Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad you may catch the celebrations of the saints’ days of St u http://vive.guadalajara.gob.mx/en/what-visit/tlaquepaque-downtown?p=838 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning get a preview of The New Mexican's big Sunday stories and review highlights from the week Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online Stay up to date with news from the Capitol during the legislative session and follow New Mexico politics throughout the year A guide to outdoors opportunities and profiles on peoples' connections with places Keep up with what's going on in the local business scene Receive the latest episode of "Conversations Different" in your inbox every Tuesday.  Taking the temperature of New Mexico's environmental issues local prep sports and more every Wednesday Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Please enable JavaScript to view this page correctly he was known as "El Cholo," a prominent gangster and presumed head of the Nueva Plaza Cartel a criminal organization based in Guadalajara his body left wrapped in plastic on a park bench in downtown Tlaquepaque the Mexican state of Jalisco — yet another casualty in Mexico's bloody cartel wars A former member of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) El Cholo once was considered the right-hand man of El Mencho Drug Enforcement Administration's most-wanted drug lords Who is El Mencho? He's the most powerful drug kingpin you've never heard of The cartels are vying for supremacy in the push to be America's chief drug supplier pumping ultra-pure and ultra-deadly drugs such as methamphetamine More: A ruthless Mexican drug lord’s empire is devastating families with its grip on small-town USA But El Cholo separated from the cartel in 2017 after allegedly ordering the killing of Marcos Hernández a cartel financial operator who told El Mencho about robberies El Cholo supposedly committed according to Mexican security sources based in Jalisco that requested anonymity for fear of retaliation.  the “Nueva Plaza Cartel,” financially supported by the Sinaloa Cartel CJNG and the Nueva Plaza Cartel fought over the years to control Mexico’s western states the second most important city of Mexico and the financial capital of CJNG In a video that went viral on the internet heavily armed men guarded a handcuffed man speaking to the camera “My name is Carlos Enrique Sánchez Martínez aka El Cholo,” said the man on the video in Spanish “I met (Mexico City police chief) Omar Garcia Harfuch in Mexico City to ask for support but he needed something relevant to send his people to the city and called the authorities to make it important,” he continued adding he also "gave the order to throw the grenade into the U.S “El Cholo” finished the video advising his supporters to stop following him: "You guys that still support me Jalisco’s Attorney General Gerardo Solis said all indications suggest the man on the video is "the person named Carlos Sánchez Martínez nicknamed El Cholo." Harfuch denied Sánchez Martinez’s claim on Twitter saying he wouldn’t "be distracted by false messages from criminals."  Harfuch blamed CJNG for an assassination attempt that left him seriously injured and killed two of his friends "Our nation must continue to confront the cowardly organized crime," he tweeted More: Corpse in plastic: CJNG drug trafficker caught bragging on tape about murderous revenge according to Mexico City’s attorney general a body was left on a park bench in Jardin Hidalgo stuck with two knives that pinned signs saying: “The traitor Jalisco’s Attorney General Office said families identified the body as El Cholo.  Authorities said an investigation is ongoing into the vehicles and people who participated in throwing the body in the main square.  dismembered bodies and recorded video of their actions corpses hanging from bridges and remains with narco blankets are part of the daily landscape of violence that is experienced in many parts of the country," said David Saucedo More: Chinese nationals used US banks to launder millions in drug profits for Sinaloa Cartel The violence plaguing Jalisco has been unrelenting Jalisco has officially registered 494 deaths was shot to death in a Puerto Vallarta restaurant According to State’s Attorney General Gerardo Solis Sandoval was shot in his back while in the restaurant’s washroom authorities found 17 plastic bags with human remains in Tlajomulco 18 additional bags with human remains were found near a soccer stadium in Zapopan Mexican authorities found 559 mass graves in a country with more than 80,000 missing people Authorities have recovered nearly 1,100 bodies — 433 in Jalisco More: How Mexican drug cartels are using TikTok to entice young people into organized crime More violence was expected after the death of El Cholo with experts predicting a dangerous offensive by the Nueva Plaza Cartel against El Mencho’s cartel.  a surprising but tense calm hung over the city “We expected an aggressive reaction from the Nueva Plaza Cartel It seemed that the cartel was OK with the killing.” But it is clear El Mencho was sending a message "Leaving the body in broad daylight is to intimidate enemies " 'El Cholo' wasn’t killed during a clash; he was captured "This is a message from El Mencho to his own people: Any member of CJNG who dares to rebel or to separate from the organization will have this end." and sometimes vague memories of playing with colorful game cards reminiscent of tarot cards a game of chance and mystical symbolism stuck with her Yáñez uses a process to transfer images from tarot cards onto fabric That fabric then is incorporated in her art Yáñez said the tarot art combines superstitious iconography classical art and images she said are reminiscent of the game cards she recalls from childhood is an exhibition of fabric-based soft sculptures The show is titled “Like a little Tlaquepaque vase.” It references the fragile ceramic vases made in the area of Mexico where she lived and a popular Mexican expression referring to a person seen as overly sensitive as being as fragile as a Tlaquepaque vase Yáñez replicates vase forms via fabric in bright colors She said the pieces are like dream forms of reality being soft are also less breakable than their namesake examples “I feel like hugging them,” she said of the work the curators at the Rochester Art Center would prefer people not touch the art The bright color choices are also a nod to childhood memories and to elicit some joy from the viewers The exhibition will be on display through January 21 A new restaurant with local roots is set to open this fall in downtown Granville The final touches are being put on Pocho's Tequila and Cocina Owner and operator Ramon Reyes said he envisions the restaurant becoming a staple of the Granville community and a place people can think of as "a second home." "My hope is for people to walk in here and be wowed by our food we want you to talk to us and we would like to know the community as well." Reyes has spent years working at his family's local Mexican restaurant chain Cambridge and other cities on the eastern side of Ohio But this new concept will highlight more authentic Mexican dishes Pocho's, which is taking over the space previously occupied by sushi restaurant Hashi that closed in December, is owned by Reyes and his cousin, Raul Reyes, and other family members. Ramon Reyes said he and his cousin wanted to create something all their own for this restaurant, starting with the name, "pocho," which is a slang term for someone born in the U.S. with Mexican ancestry. The Reyes cousins have grown up in Muskingum and Guernsey counties, with Ramon graduating from Cambridge High School and Raul graduating from Zanesville High School. But they sometimes hear they aren't American. However while in Mexico, family members may tease them they aren't Mexican. "We're kind of like in limbo," Reyes said. But he added that in recent years Mexican Americans have reclaimed "pocho." "It’s not that we're not from here or from there, it's that we're from both places," he said. "Just like the restaurant kind of embraces the name because our food is not just authentic food and it's not just Tex-Mex, it's a little bit of everything." Reyes wants Pocho's to be a place where people can try new meals that they won't find in most other Mexican restaurants. Appetizers including pozole verde, a traditional green tomatillo chicken soup, and ceviche de atun, which includes fresh ahi tuna, cucumber, pico de gallo, tomatoes and lime. The menu includes more than a dozen different types of tacos, including birria tacos that feature marinated, slow-cooked beef, cheese, cilantro and onion served with lime and a consomé dipping sauce made with a mix of savory, smoky, and spicy seasonings. But customers will also find the traditional items everyone knows, such as tacos, fajitas, burritos and enchiladas. "We're not going to leave the good stuff out," Reyes said. When it comes to drinks, Pocho's will have traditional margaritas and mojitos, but they'll also incorporate other fruits. "We'll have, like, dragon fruit, raspberry, blueberry. I mean if you can think of a fruit, we'll make it fresh. Everything will be fresh made," Reyes said. "You can't really beat that." An official opening day and hours aren't set yet, but Reyes said Pocho's will likely open in the early fall and be open for lunch and dinner. Renovation work on the second floor bar area is also underway. Hours are not yet set for side of the business, but Reyes said it will likely be open Thursday through Saturday once the area is ready. When looking for a location for their new restaurant, the Reyeses wanted to be in a close-knit community where they could become ingrained in the area themselves while also still being close to Columbus to easily get needed ingredients. Being in Granville, where Reyes has now moved to, allows them to build connections, so their customers aren't just customers but rather their friends and neighbors. "All our other restaurants are, for the most part, in smaller communities, and we kind of cherish that," he said. Share LinkThis Arizona Christmas Town Is Straight Out Of A Norman Rockwell PaintingSedona transforms into a festive wonderland during the holiday season with snow-covered red rocks Between seeing the iconic red rocks blanketed in snow to attending a magical lantern festival to dining in a private igloo and a visit promises to warm your holidays If you've never visited Sedona at Christmastime The popular tourist destination is much less busy during the colder months - and it looks like a scene from a painting when it snows Facebook/Visit SedonaA trip to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village will have you feeling festive in no time Marvel at a 26-foot-tall Christmas tree and bask in its luminous glow while you do your holiday shopping Facebook/Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts VillageIn addition to the tree Tlaquepaque boasts countless light displays that will make you think you've been transported into a Hallmark movie Facebook/Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts VillageYou'll also have several opportunities to meet (and takes pictures with) Santa in the village... a beloved tradition featuring over 6,000 luminarias that illuminate the night sky Facebook/Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts VillageThere is also a celebration on the first night of Hanukkah each year that includes the lighting of the menorah Enjoy a delicious meal and festive drinks while pretending you're at the North Pole Ready to take a long drive to see old growth forests in California's national parks? It's possible to see equally majestic trees at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods, a stunning Northern Californian state park. A multiple homicide on Wednesday afternoon that left five people dead and one person hospitalized brings to 10 the number of people have been killed in Guadalajara’s metropolitan area in only a week The three different incidents also left six people injured while another person was kidnapped during one of them The latest killing occurred at a makeshift building in San Pedro Tlaquepaque a municipality that is part of the metropolitan area where armed civilians entered and opened fire on six people they found four bodies and two people still alive but with serious injuries said Tlaquepaque police supervisor Israel García The injured man and woman who survived were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital The building where the shooting took place had a history of criminal activity as the site of an auto-theft-for-parts operation and a place where people would gather to consume drugs and alcohol It was just the latest violent incident in the area: on Monday a restaurant in an exclusive Zapopan neighborhood was the site of an armed confrontation between civilians that left one person dead The incident was captured on video by numerous bystanders in nearby buildings the National Guard pursued an armed group in a truck in Guadalajara ending in a confrontation that left four suspects dead and two Guardsmen injured Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro said in January that the violence in the area is due to organized crime groups seeking to sow fear “This city is so much more than those who want it to sink into fear and unease,” he said adding that state security officials were working with local police and Zapopan Mayor Pablo Lemus to investigate the incidents Alfaro pointed to a report by state officials that said homicides have come down 16% in the metropolitan area over the last two years the location of Wednesday’s killings and a magical town long known for its artisan pottery has seen frequent violence since homicides shot up between 2017 and 2018 from 167 to 375 according to Jalisco’s Forensic Sciences Institute Eleven violent deaths have been reported so far this year Sources: El Universal (sp) Mexico - March 2023 - On the first day of March the Curatorium of the Salesian Theologate of Tlaquepaque In this theologate the future Salesian priests from the Provinces of the Antilles (ANT) Mexico-Guadalajara (MEG) and the Haitian VP (HAI) are formed reports were presented on the community's progress MEM and the SUE formation delegate also attended the meeting (ANS - Tlaquepaque) - As part of the Extraordinary Visitation of Fr Filiberto González Plasencia General Councilor for Social Communication on 31 August he visited the Salesian Higher Institute of Tlaquepaque reuniting with the Pastoral Educational Community both Salesian religious and students of other congregations with the modalities of the "Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology" recognized by the Salesian Pontifical University with the official recognition of the Secretary of Innovation Science and Technology of Jalisco In his message to the representatives of the Pastoral Educational Community Fr González pointed out that the Institute's strengths were the quality and experience of the magisterium the international origin of the professors and the guarantee of contents inherent to the Church's guidelines in the regional context; the quality of the teaching methodology and the presence of students from other congregations and countries These are some of the rich resources we must continue to strengthen and empower At the same time he asked to be more attentive to the priorities and formalities of service proper qualifying the communication and evaluation systems Seeing the quality of the magisterium and the students the Councilor invited them to write and publish research papers and essays every six months in a digital magazine of the Institute It is very important that teachers and students develop and grow towards spreading theological thought and keeping the dialogue with culture open results and processes of the Institute be made visible: to communicate more and better The visit ended with the greeting of Fr González to the students and professors wishing them an experience of the study of Theology that would lead them to be better disciples and missionaries of Christ at the service of the Church with the charism of their own institute or congregation Mexico – February 2024 – The Curatorium of the Salesian Theologate in Tlaquepaque a formation centre for Salesians aspiring to the priesthood The meeting was chaired by Fr Filiberto González Superior of the Mexico-Guadalajara Province (MEG) from the Formation Sector at Salesian Headquarters in Rome Provincial of the United States West (SUO); Fr Dominic Tran Danh Cong Provincial of the United States East and Canada (SUE); Fr Superior of the Vice-Province of Haiti (HAI); Fr Ignacio Ocampo Provincial of Mexico-Mexico (MEM) and Fr Carlos Nabel García Capellán Vice-Provincial of the Province of the Antilles (ANT) also involved was the Theologate community and the Vice-Provincials and Economers of the two Provinces of Mexico the academic report of the Salesian Higher Institute (ISS) and various reports on the journey of the community were evaluated Federal authorities seized two Bengal tigers from their owner in Tlaquepaque after a video of men lassoing one of the big cats on a city street was posted on social media last week The federal environmental protection agency Profepa discovered that the owner of the tiger is a resident of Tlaquepaque although no authority has been able to determine where the incident in the video occurred Profepa agents visited the owner’s property and observed the facilities in which the two tigers were being held they appeared to be in good physical condition and showed no signs of maltreatment The owner presented the agents with the proper legal documentation for possession of the two tigers which revealed that the male tiger is aged 10 months and the female two years the Profepa agents seized the two animals for the owner’s failure to register them with the federal Environment Ministry (Semarnat) He had also failed to draw up a plan for caring for the animals and getting it authorized by Semarnat — Ernesto Méndez (@ernesto_mendez) May 14, 2020 Profepa will hold the animals while their owner obtains the authorizations he needs He will be able to take them back upon complying with all federal regulations Source: El Universal (sp) His incredible artwork can be found on Puerto Vallarta’s pier and in the charming Guadalajara municipality of Tlaquepaque His early life Born in the steamy city of Culiacan in the coastal state of Sinaloa who changed his surname name to Sánchez to avoid deportation “My grandfather was the key figure in my life,” Bustamente told the Mexican newspaper Noroeste in 2008 “He took me to the Buelna market every day and bought me a paper Since the house was very big I spent the whole morning trying to find it and only then was it mine Bustamente moved to Guadalajara at the age of nine yet he went on to study architecture at the University of Guadalajara until he grew frustrated with his studies and decide to focus on his real passion – fine art he focused on painting and papier-mâché figurines He presented his first exhibition at the age of 17 In 1972, Bustamente moved to Amsterdam, where he developed further as an artist. He returned to Guadalajara two years later, and in 1975 he set up a workshop with other well-known artists in the Tlaquepaque district El Centro de ti Mismo (“The Center of Yourself”) | © Mario Emiliano Fernandez / Flickr His art Bustamente’s most famous works are his bronze sculptures which often feature his trademark triangular-faced humanoids En Busca de la Razón (“In Search of Reason”) is undoubtedly his most recognizable Puerto Vallarta installation The sculpture depicts two children climbing a tall ladder while their frantic mother begs them to come down The piece was inaugurated in 1999 and is located on Puerto Vallarta’s famous malecón Standing at almost 30 feet (9 meters) high the sculpture invites audience interaction and countless tourists have climbed the ladder to have their photos taken alongside it the sculpture’s meaning is ambiguous and allusive It seems as if the children are risking it all to reach an impossible destination “The theme is liberty,” the artist himself has commented Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy En Busca de la Razón, Paseo Díaz Ordaz s/n, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico En Busca de la Razón (“In Search of Reason”) sculpture | © Ernest McGray, Jr. / Flickr His gallery Bustamente’s gallery in Tlaquepaque is a must-see for visitors to the area and showcases extraordinary sculptures in wood and bronze Bustamente has also offered an extensive line of stunning jewelry in bronze Each piece is limited-edition and handcrafted with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist Bustamente’s talents have given rise to a surge in demand for his sculptures and jewelry around the globe Japan and Russia descending on his Tlaquepaque gallery Galería Sergio Bustamante, Calle Independencia 238, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, +52 13336391272 The Bustamente Gallery, Tlaquepaque | © KW / Flickr If you click on a link in this story All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip Read Next See & Do Unique Indigenous Towns in Mexico See & Do How to Spend Christmas and New Years in Mexico City See & Do The 10 Best Things to See and Do in Pachuca See & Do The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Tlaxcala Guides & Tips A Guide To The Palacio De Bellas Artes See & Do A View of Mexico City Through the Xochimilco Canals Guides & Tips 14 Things You Should Never Say to a Mexican See & Do 16 Must Visit Attractions in Guadelejara See & Do Mexico's Most Stunning Lakeside Towns and Villages See & Do The Most Magical Sites to Visit in Mexico See & Do Must-Visit Attractions in the Copper Canyon See & Do The Most Beautiful Plazas in Mexico City US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd It’s a drizzly Sunday afternoon in Tlaquepaque a Mexican city known as much for its ceramics and pottery as it is for its mariachi culture In a traditional Mexican restaurant and bar called El Patio Families dine on large plates of pescado and pollo in mole sauce and share stories while steps away in the eatery’s central al fresco courtyard two dancers donning colorful baile folklorico dresses stand at the ready on a raised wooden stage followed by the sounds of trumpets and violins It’s the iconic mariachi song Guadalajara which the band members sing as they work their way around the restaurant the dancers twirling and stomping their feet in unison It’s all very normal for Mexico’s Jalisco state—the birthplace of Mariachi music—save for one major aspect: the band is entirely female Mexico’s Mariachi heritage dates back at least to the 18th century The genre of music and related culture began in the countryside of the west and later made its way into Guadalajara Along with using a range of various string instruments and Mariachi music tells the stories of the Mexican people from their love for their homeland to unrequited love for another in styles that range from ballads and waltzes to polkas and pasodobles Mariachi performers are also known for their distinctive attire: Charro-style suits that typically consist of short jackets embroidered with embellishments on either side and pants to match a piteado (a type of decorative leather) belt and matching buckle You can always find mariachi bands playing in Guadalajara’s Plaza de los Mariachis and musicians strolling along the streets of Jalisco towns such as Tapalpa and San Sebastián del Oeste In 2011 UNESCO designated Mariachi a symbol of Mexico’s “Intangible Cultural Heritage,” joining previous designated treasures such as Dia de Muertos and traditional Mexican cuisine But while all-female mariachi bands are well-known outside of the country in cities such as Los Angeles and New York they’re still fighting to find their place at home Elva Aranza Zavala Souza, also a violinist for Mujer Latina, says it’s her love of Mexican music, along with an opportunity to represent Mexico in other countries, that inspired her to give Mariachi music a go. “It can be difficult, since it’s not economically profitable for women and the environment remains predominantly male,” she says. “However, my parents could see how hard I’ve been working and decided to assist me with my dream.” “Most of the responses to Mujer Latina have been positive,” says Oviedo, “both from male mariachi performers and our audiences. Mariachi may have a long tradition of being male, but Mariachi is also Mexico. [The genre] has opened doors for our country. Now, it is also opening doors for our women.” We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the world’s hidden wonders. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. ArizonaMenu{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/food/arizona/unique-cafe-day-trip-destination-az/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/food/arizona/unique-cafe-day-trip-destination-az"},"author":{"name":"Katie Lawrence","url":"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/authors/knlawrence","@id":"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/#/schema/person/dXNlcjo3OA=="},"headline":"Nestled In The Middle Of A Garden Share LinkNestled In The Middle Of A Garden This Tiny Arizona Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip DestinationThe Secret Garden Café in Arizona offers a memorable dining experience with delicious food and enchanting outdoor seating consider having a meal at The Secret Garden Café in Arizona soon Tucked away in the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village this quaint and cozy restaurant is surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers and the experience is one you'll never forget Next time you visit the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village refuel with a delicious meal at the Secret Garden Café Facebook/The Secret Garden at TlaquepaqueOne of the city's best-kept secrets bistro-style fare in a truly enchanting ambiance TripAdvisor managementMost people opt to sit outdoors The cobblestone patio is filled with colorful flowers and other lush vegetation and umbrella tables keep things cool and comfortable year-round TripAdvisor managementThe cafe is open from breakfast through dinner, and everything is made to order. If you're stopping by in the morning, you'll see everything from gluten-free pancakes with fresh fruit to loaded breakfast burritos on the menu. indulge in light bites such as salads and roasted vegetable sandwiches or treat yourself to a juicy burger or shrimp pasta Facebook/The Secret Garden at TlaquepaqueDon't forget to save room for dessert - from cheesecake to molten lava cake There are also vegan and vegetarian options available for breakfast Facebook/The Secret Garden at TlaquepaquePair your meal with a handcrafted cocktail or a glass of beer or wine. The cafe offers 10 local beers on tap, plus 11 exclusive wines. Have you ever been to The Secret Garden Café in Arizona? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Don't forget to check out our previous article for more reasons to visit Tlaquepaque. Guerrero Santos is famous for his glazed ceramics, which feature a motif of sun, moon and stars. Schaible loves something else about Mauricio Preciado Diseño y Arte: "You can take them a lamp, and they will copy it perfectly. With electricity, with candles—anything."