Jalisco, Mexico · North America
Sayula sits on the route: 10 minutes from Usmajac.
Sayula is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 26,789, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Sayula sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sayula to your route.
Sayula is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Jalisco, approximately 100 kilometers south of Guadalajara. It is surrounded by smaller towns, such as Usmajac, San Andres, El Reparo, and Amacueca.
Sayula is the birthplace of influential Mexican novelist and short story writer Juan Rulfo. According to theRead more
official page of Juan Rulfo, he was born in Apulco, Jalisco, which is close to San Gabriel, Jalisco, and his birth was registered in Sayula, Jalisco. (1917: Nacimiento de Juan Rulfo, el 16 de mayo. Él sostuvo haber venido al mundo en Apulco, localidad cercana a San Gabriel, Jalisco. Es registrado en la ciudad de Sayula, Jalisco.)
Sayula is a traditional Mexican town. Its population is 28,145 (2020 census). It has a "plaza" that holds many festivities. During the holidays, some of its downtown streets are closed to hold a great market (mercado) full of various merchandise to sell and buy. Sayula's downtown church is one that excites the admiration of visitors.
Sayula is also known for its exquisite cajeta (caramel). It is one of its many attributes, and also contains a gorgeous cathedral and chapels. Sayula holds many festivities such as the well known Carnaval which draws inspiration from the Brazilian Carnival where we can witness some exotic traditions of dances and customs along with floats and cart vendors peddling goods.
In 2023, Sayula was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance.
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Sayula is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.8837 latitude, -103.6007 longitude.
Sayula has a population of approximately 26,789 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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