Nayarit is a state in which hills abound, as it is located in the Transversal Neovolcanic Axis. From one of them he took his name Nayarit, Nayar, Naye or Nayare, which means "The son of God who is in the sky and in the sun."
For those who like to travel and enjoy beautiful places of recreation, we recommend visiting in the capital the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, erected during the 16th century, and in the main square the Portal de la Bola de Oro and the former Hotel Imperial, both from the 18th century. The House-museum of the poet Amado Nervo, a 19th century building, is also a must. the former residence of the Rivas and Liñán de la Cueva family, today converted into the Regional Museum of Nayarit, and along this same route the Government Palace, a building with neoclassical architecture.
Nearby is the former convent and church of Santa Cruz de Zacate, which in the 18th century was the headquarters of the Franciscans and Dominicans who founded the missions of Las Californias; Also worth a visit is the parochial temple of Villa de Xalisco, located 7 km from Tepic.
To the west of the state is located the historic Puerto de San BIas, founded in the 18th century, where the visitor can admire the ruins of the Spanish town, among which the church dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Rosario la Marinera, the Contaduría and the Customs.
To the north is the city of Acaponeta, with its former Franciscan convent dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and the famous sanctuary of Our Lady of Huajicori, a beautiful baroque style temple.
To the east of Tepic is Jala, a typical town that preserves its traditional historic center with its old houses and the lateran basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, from the 19th century. Very close to here, about 7 km away, is the Villa de Ahuacatlán, whose parish dates back to the 17th century.
You will also enjoy architectural beauties in the city of Ixtlán del Río, with its beautiful main square and the temple of Santiago Apóstol, whose façade preserves some features of Baroque art.
These historical monuments are part of the wealth that Nayarit offers to the visitor. Treasures that have beautified the landscape, the environment and the spirit of all the people of Nayarit. More and more people visit and enjoy these attractions, in addition to the natural beauties. The state of Nayarit offers this and much more, and we invite you to come because we are sure you will like it.
