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Tequila

Jalisco, Mexico · North America

About Tequila

Tequila sits on the route: 15 minutes from Santa Teresa.

Tequila is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 29,203, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tequila 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 Tequila to your route.

About Tequila

Santiago de Tequila (Spanish: [teˈkila] ; Nahuatl languages: Tequillan, Tecuila "place of tribute") is a Mexican town and municipality located in the state of Jalisco about 60 km from the city of Guadalajara. Tequila is best known as being the birthplace of the drink that bears its name, "tequila," which is made from

Read more the blue agave plant, native to this area. The heart of the plant contains natural sugars and was traditionally used to make a fermented drink. After the Spanish arrived, they took this fermented beverage and distilled it, producing the tequila known today. The popularity of the drink and the history behind it has made the town and the area surrounding it a World Heritage Site. It was also named a "Pueblo Mágico" (Magical Town) in 2003 by the Mexican federal government. The coat of arms of the municipality was officially adopted on 31 December 1983 by the municipal council. It contains the Latin phrase ALMA LAETA NOBILIS, meaning "cheerful and noble soul". Its representative symbols include the tower of the main church in the town of Tequila, the chimneys of the distilleries, the agave plant and Tequila Mountain.

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Where is Tequila located?

Tequila is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.8820 latitude, -103.8360 longitude.

What is the population of Tequila?

Tequila has a population of approximately 29,203 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
29,203
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Jalisco
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.8820, -103.8360

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Nearby Destinations

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🇲🇽 Mexico

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