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Jerez de García Salinas
Jerez is a town, as well as a municipality, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas. To distinguish the two, the town is officially called Jerez de García Salinas, in honor of a 19th-century reformer. The town of Jerez governs 128 other communities, which comprise a rural area known for its production of fruit trees and dairy. Jerez was designated a Pueblo Mágico to promote tourism, as it is in close proximity to the state capital of Zacatecas and offers handcrafts, traditional food, and architecture.
Good to know
- Population: 43,064.
- Founded: 1569.
- Known for: production of fruit trees, dairy.
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City.