Ciudad Guzman travel guides

Ciudad Guzmán (also known as simply Guzmán) is a city in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is located at 19°42′N 113°28′W, 124 km south of Guadalajara, at a height of 1,507 metres above sea level. Its population totaled 90,363 in 2000.

Ciudad Guzmán is the municipal seat of Zapotlán el Grande municipality. Prior to the arrival of the European Spanish Conquistadors, this area was the pre-Columbian kingdom of Zapotlán, which was conquered in 1526. Many colonial treasures and weapons are said to be buried throughout the town's old colonial homes, buildings, and farms.

A large number of Anusim (see: Crypto-Jews or Conversos) are said to live in the city, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, although most of the town is fervently Catholic.

The old part of the city also holds a major Cathedral in the downtown area, along with restaurants and shops, where a majority of residents go to spend the weekend.

Roberto Baltazar Lepe was born here, Chris Shackley and Gareth Williams were both resident here for periods of time in the early 21st century. This city is proud to have had such distinguished residents.

José Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico's most famous artists, Consuelo Velazquez and Juan José Arreola were born here.