San Luis Soyatlán - San Luis Soyatlán


San Luis Soyatlán is a town located on the southern shore of Lake Chapala, in front of the town of Chapala through the waters, in the municipality of Tuxcueca, in the state of Jalisco, a region known as Ciénega (a region that borders the neighboring state of Michoacán and surrounds Lake Chapala).

Understand

The name "San Luis" is a tribute to its patron saint San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. "Soyatlán" (nauatl) means "place of soyates". Soybean is a material used to create hats and mats. Although none of these items are sold in St. Louis, it bears this part in its name.

To get

By bus

The buses of several transport companies leave every 20 minutes from the old bus station in Guadalajara. You can request a ticket to San Luis or if you board a truck from a bus stop make sure the bus is on its way to Sahuayo, Michoacán. You will arrive in San Luis in the middle of the route.

By car

From Guadalajara, follow the signs to Colima, Michoacán or Mazamitla, Jalisco, using Interstate Highway Mexico 15 (Mexico 15 Mexico City - Nogales). This road passes through San Luis. You will begin to see signs for San Luis once outside the metropolitan area but staying on the MX 15 highway. Assuming you are in the center of Guadalajara, it will take approximately an hour and a half to get to San Luis.

Travel

Map of San Luis Soyatlán

San Luis is a town of common size; anyone can reach virtually every corner on foot. However, its elongated shape makes anyone prefer to take ATVs or vehicles from one end to the other instead of walking. The town follows the lake along with the park-boardwalk in between.

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Temples

  • 1  Temple of San Luis Obispo. Catholic temple dedicated to San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The most outstanding structure in San Luis. Its bell tower is used as an icon of the town.
  • 2  Chapel of the Lord of health. Catholic chapel in vocation to the Lord of health.

Parks

  • 3  Park and Malecón. Park and Malecón. A combination between boardwalk and a park with 3 piers, a playground for children, an exercise area, a barbecue area with tables and concrete seats and grills, two basketball courts, A volleyball court, A soccer field and an open parking area. There are 2 public restrooms (open only on certain hours and days) from $ 2 to $ 5 pesos per person per use. Local liquor stores have bathroom service until midnight on weekends.
  • 4  Viewpoint "El mirador". A view of the village and the lake, 30 minutes on the nearest hill. This place has the people's cross. There is also the waterfall "El Salto" near here.
  • 5  Waterfall "The jump". Just a few meters beyond the "Mirador". A double waterfall on the nearest hill that can be seen from the village. It becomes active during and after heavy rains, most lasting a couple of days at each activity. It is 30 minutes from the town on foot, 15 minutes by vehicle (low cars are not recommended). You can also go up the river by following the hill. Due to the stream's many waterfalls, it's a wet alternative, but it's the best way to get to the lower (and higher) waterfall.

Rodeo sands

  • 6  Municipal bullring. A non-commercial plaza generally used for bulls during the patron saint festivities in August.
  • 7  San Luis bullring. Plaza de jaripeo comercial. A commercial rodeo plaza dedicated to semi-professional jaripeos.

Do

Annual Parties

During the celebration of New Year, all the riverside towns host a great variety of fireworks. A spectacle that can best be seen from the rooftops and the piers.

During the period of Lent (the 40-day Christian holiday), known locally as Enramadas, many people put enramadas on the boardwalk (permission from the local government is required) where they sell various drinks and snacks.

In honor of the town's patron saint, San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, its novenary is celebrated in the month of August from the 11th to the 19th. On some occasions, the dates are modified so that the festivities begin on Saturday and end on Sunday (generally the second Saturday of the month). With food and drink stalls, rides, serenades and dances in and around the main square.

Weekends

Every weekend from mid afternoon on Saturday and all day on Sunday, the boardwalk is visited by outsiders. With almost the same atmosphere of an August party. With music, drinks, food and a parking area where people usually spend their time.

To eat

There are several restaurants that are open during your time during the day. From Birria and Carnitas it is served in the morning, to tacos and pizzas in the evening (although it is not limited to each). Groceries are sold throughout the day at various local stores, including non-perishable items from a commercial quick-stop store.

To drink

Regional drinks

The "Vampire" is the red cocktail drink that San Luis is most famous for. Although your popularity comes from one provider, you may find other locations trying to compete. The vampire is made with blood, soda Sprite, a couple of juices, and contains tequila to taste.

The "Micheladas" They are well known internationally, but different variations and styles of the drink can be found here. If you're not in the mood for tequila, then a Michelada may be a better option than a Vampire without lacking indulgence.

A "Pajarete" It is a regionally known drink in some western states of Mexico. Served primarily in rural towns, San Luis is no exception. These are sold in the morning, usually between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. M. A Pajarete is basically chocolate milk, but the milk is served directly from the cow in the cup, contains cane alcohol (for both indulgence and pasteurization), and can be made with a few other ingredients like coffee or cinnamon. .

Conection

Open wifi

Open WiFi can be found in the town square and the temple. There are also some providers (usually beverage vendors) that grant their WiFi access codes, but only offer it to customers.

Cell signals

GSM signals up to 4G cover San Luis. However, it is possible to find some points without signal.

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