Small town that was located on one of the paths of the Camino Real in colonial times. Ahuacatlán means "Place where avocado abounds", which comes from the Nahuatl words: "Tlan" which means "Site"; and "Ahua" which means "Avocado". Ahuacatlán was founded by the Nahoa tribe, on their pilgrimage to the center of Anahuac. Members of this tribe who no longer wanted to continue the march remained under the command of Huaxicar. This place was also the gateway and place of the conquistador Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán in 1529.
Before the Spaniards arrived in these places and distributed the land among their people, Ahuacatlán was already an important transit point and exchange point; of the different ethnic communities that lived in this region. The increase in the population would soon be responsible for motivating the parents of the Order of San Francisco so that in the year 1550, a convent was founded; In it, in addition to evangelizing, it would seek to promote some trades and advance in the educational field. Until the middle of the 19th century, Ahuacatlán remained one of the most important population centers in the south of Nayarit. Its inhabitants for many years dedicated themselves to trade, mule driving and agriculture. This was not free, since the great "Camino Real", which was in charge of uniting Guadalajara with the port of San Blas, crossed through the heart of the town.
Here you can visit the Temple of San Francisco de Asís that dates from the 17th century and its clock was donated by President Álvaro Obregón. Other buildings worth visiting are the Municipal Palace, the House of Culture and the Temple of the Immaculate Conception. In its surroundings you can visit several spas such as Las Tinajas and Acatique with spring water pools, as well as enjoy the wooded landscapes that surround it. Be sure to try the rich mango boxes that are a typical delight of the town.
