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Quiz about Jalisco Mexico
Quiz about Jalisco Mexico

Jalisco, Mexico Trivia Quiz


Jalisco is a very diverse state in Mexico. How much do you know about it? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by tiffanyram. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
tiffanyram
Time
4 mins
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Multiple Choice
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292,536
Updated
Apr 02 23
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jalisco is home to Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which is located near the city of Guadalajara. What is it called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are two mountain ranges that run through Jalisco, one of which is the Neo-Volcanic Axis. What is the other one? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is a part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area and is known for having a large street market twice a week? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Jalisco has many beautiful beach cities which attract many tourists, but Jalisco also has a few places where one can go to avoid the more crowded beaches. Which of the following is a small beach town located on the Costa Alegre off the Bay of Tenacatita? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Music and spirits form an integral part of any culture. The state of Jalisco is known for being the birthplace of which of the following? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Just north of Puerto Vallarta is an estuary and turtle sanctuary. The beach is found just south of the Ameca River and attracts many ecotourists. What is it called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Many tourists like to spend time relaxing on the beach, but Jalisco is also home to many spas where you can relax and get treated with thermal and mineral waters. What are these 'spas' called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is the name given to the pre-Columbian ceremonial center filled with round pyramids found at Teuchitlan, Jalisco? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which beautiful beach city located on Banderas Bay offers a wide variety of activities for its tourists, as well as being the filming location of the movie "The Night of the Iguana"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When visiting Jalisco, you might encounter a group of indigenous people who sell their handicrafts for a living. What are they called? Hint



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1. Jalisco is home to Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which is located near the city of Guadalajara. What is it called?

Answer: Lake Chapala

Lake Chapala is actually located on the border of Jalisco and Michoacan. The rivers Duero, Lerma, Zula, and Huaracha all feed the lake and it is drained by the Santiago River. Lake Chapala attracts many tourists and has many activities available. It is also a place where mariachi bands play for the crowds.
2. There are two mountain ranges that run through Jalisco, one of which is the Neo-Volcanic Axis. What is the other one?

Answer: Sierra Madre Occidental

The Sierra Madre Occidental begins in Arizona and ends in Guanajuato where it connects with the Sierra Madre Oriental. Some of the mountains in Jalisco which form part of the Sierra Madre Occidental include: Los Huicholes, El Gordo Hill, and the sierras of San Isidro and Los Guajolotes.

The mountain range is home to a diversity of plant and animal life, including pine-oak forests and a wide variety of endemic bird species.
3. Which of the following is a part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area and is known for having a large street market twice a week?

Answer: Tonala

Tonala is on the eastern side of Guadalajara. It has one of the largest populations in Jalisco and is one of eight municipalities in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Tonala's 'tianguis', or street market, takes place twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays. It takes up several streets and is known for selling ceramics, handicrafts, and pottery.
4. Jalisco has many beautiful beach cities which attract many tourists, but Jalisco also has a few places where one can go to avoid the more crowded beaches. Which of the following is a small beach town located on the Costa Alegre off the Bay of Tenacatita?

Answer: La Manzanilla

Many natives of the area will travel to La Manzanilla to avoid the tourist-heavy beaches of towns like Puerto Vallarta. La Manzanilla is a small fishing village and also has several palapa restaurants and hotels. The town and its surrounding area offer many activities, such as fishing, wildlife watching, kayaking, and hiking.
5. Music and spirits form an integral part of any culture. The state of Jalisco is known for being the birthplace of which of the following?

Answer: Mariachi and tequila

Jalisco is considered the birthplace of mariachi music, and Guadalajara hosts an annual Mariachi Festival in late August. It is common to see mariachi bands play in town squares, parks, and anywhere people commonly gather to relax. Many mariachi bands will also provide serenades for young couples.

The state of Jalisco and the surrounding area is where 'maguey' (blue agave), the plant used to make tequila, is grown. The liquor gets its name from the town of Tequila, Jalisco. Jalisco is filled with many tequila distilleries and tourists can take tours through some of them to learn how the liquor is made.
6. Just north of Puerto Vallarta is an estuary and turtle sanctuary. The beach is found just south of the Ameca River and attracts many ecotourists. What is it called?

Answer: Boca de Tomates

Boca de Tomates is known for its ecotourism where beach-goers can help protect the sea turtles by finding the eggs on the beach and taking them to the nursery to be incubated. Boca de Tomates is also home to crocodiles and various bird species. The beach is an attraction for many surfers and windsurfers because of the wind it gets from the south. If you get hungry, you can also find many palapa restaurants along the beach.
7. Many tourists like to spend time relaxing on the beach, but Jalisco is also home to many spas where you can relax and get treated with thermal and mineral waters. What are these 'spas' called?

Answer: Balnearios

Balnearios vary in size as well as in the services offered to their guests. They have swimming pools, but they are better known for their thermal and mineral water baths. Many of them will also offer various natural treatments for health, such as algae baths, fruit baths, mud baths, and saunas. Some balnearios even offer massage therapy, gyms, and entertainment.
8. Which of the following is the name given to the pre-Columbian ceremonial center filled with round pyramids found at Teuchitlan, Jalisco?

Answer: Guachimontones

Guachimontones near Teuchitlan has several circular stepped pyramids, a couple of ballcourts, and some plazas. It was built by the Teuchitlan tradition, which was a pre-Columbian indigenous people group. The site and its surrounding area has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
9. Which beautiful beach city located on Banderas Bay offers a wide variety of activities for its tourists, as well as being the filming location of the movie "The Night of the Iguana"?

Answer: Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta was founded in 1851 and was named after Ignacio Vallarta, who was once governor of Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta attracts many tourists every year and it offers a wide variety of attractions. Some attractions of Puerto Vallarta include: golf courses, canopy tours, windsurfing, parasailing, horseback riding, art galleries, markets, festivals, etc. Puerto Vallarta has also been a filming location for several movies and shows, such as "The Night of the Iguana", "Predator", and "Gauntlet 3".
10. When visiting Jalisco, you might encounter a group of indigenous people who sell their handicrafts for a living. What are they called?

Answer: Huichols

The Huichols are a group of indigenous people that live in the mountainous regions of Jalisco, Nayarit, Durango, and Zacatecas. They are somewhat isolated from society and their villages are hard to reach. Many times they will travel into cities and tourist spots to sell their handicrafts and artwork, including beaded jewelry, masks and other carvings, and yarn paintings.
Source: Author tiffanyram

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