Towns The magical town of Jala is located in the state of Nayarit and is considered as one of the most important cities in the state, especially its natural, cultural and historical wealth. The name "Jala" in indigenous language means "abundant in sand". He became Nayarit municipality on February 5, 1918 and has a valuable wealth of monuments and several ecotourism attractions in the surrounding area. In Jala include attractions like the Lateran Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, an architectural treasure whose construction began in 1856 using pink stone, yellow and green as material. This building combines architectural projection, the Roman and Gothic styles. It is also interesting Jala Community Museum, located in the center of the community. It is a beautiful museum housed in a nineteenth century house and exhibits a significant collection of pre-Columbian and traditional Nayarit territory pieces. Impossible not recommend the Volcano Ceboruco, with its 2,280 meters high and whose most recent eruption was in 1870 . Today it has become a popular nature reserve for those who enjoy hiking and extraordinary landscapes that offers us from the highest valleys of Nayarit.
The typical music of the region is related to the customs of local ethnic groups. It is especially interpreted in religious festivals in the region, but most liked and performed are the melodies with flageolet. As regards the cuisine of Jala, the highlights are dishes like the encaneladas, the morquisote, rosquetes, gorditas Corn, the viscotelas, white corn gruel and cast delicious atole.Activities in Pueblo Magico Jala Jala we recommend found on the impressive volcano Ceboruco with its huge hills and waterfalls, located north of the county seat, from where you can see the entire urban area. In this town, in addition, there are four traditional temples. The Lateran Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, the church of the Nativity, the Temple of San Francisco and the Temple of the nearby town of Jomulco In this village, the 20th September 30, the traditional celebrations of Jomulco are made, an opportunity especially helpful to know the colorful atmosphere and the folklore of the region.