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Ecologic tourism has a very special place in Nayarit, for across from the town of Jala the Volcano “El Ceboruco” majestically emerges. At its inside, the visitor may admire the volcano’s lava fields and small fumaroles.

A spectacle that seems to take us to times of the geological Era where great reptiles ruled and the land would feel strong earthquakes.

The volcano’s crater, also called “The Black Giant” is 2,250 meters over sea level, walking through its hillside road, from where a beautiful panoramic view may be seen and the endemic flora admired.

The picturesque town of Jala, where it seems time has stopped, is located in the southeast region of Nayarit and is set at the skirts of the volcano. It has fabulous historical monuments of great value such as the Parish Temple that goes back to the XVIII century and the ruins of the Old Hospital, with a Baroque façade, and at its inside a sculpture of the virgin which shows as a crown an extraordinary feather hat, sole example of the “Tequiqui” art.

The region’s artisans specialize in the manufacture of fine wooden furniture, and also ornamental objects made from corn leafs. Of this region precisely are the famous biggest corn ears in the world. 48 cm long corn ears have been harvested.

During Holy Week in Jala takes place one of the most moving representations of the Passion of Christ. Visit the “House of Jala”, old property set up with a parking area, museum and restaurant, from where guided tours into the town and the volcano leave.