Tepic
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Tepic is the capital city of the Mexican state of Nayarit.
It is located in the west-central part of the country, at . It stands at an altitude above sea level of some 915 metres, on the banks of the Río Mololoa and the Río Tepic, approximately 225 kilometers north-west of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Nearby are the extinct Sanganguey volcano and its crater lake. Tepic is the primary urban center of this rich agricultural region; major crops include tobacco and citrus fruits.
The city was founded in 1542. In the year 2000 census, it reported a population of some 207,000 people.
Tourism
- The 19th century Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace), with a neo-classical portal.
- Cathedral of the Purisima Concepción de María: this structure was built in the 18th century.
- The 16th century Temple of the Cruz de Zacate was originally a Franciscan convent; today it houses the State Ministry of Tourism.
- The Amado Nervo Museum displays photos and texts of poet Amado Nervo, who was born in this house in 1870.
- The Regional Museum of Anthropology and History offers archaeological exhibits and the ethnography of the Cora and Huichol indigenous peoples.
- In the Casa de la Cultura (House of the Culture) there are murals by Mexican artist José Meza as well as other periodic cultural and artistic exhibits.
Famous people
- Luis E. Miramontes: Chemist, co-inventor of the contraceptive pill
- Amado Nervo
- Juan Escutia: Boy Hero of the Battle of Chapultepec. Born in Tepic, between 1828-1832, who on the morning of 13 September 1847, fought to prevent invading U.S. forces from capturing Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. after a brave defense, he is reported to have wrapped himself in the national flag and leaped to his death.
- Monica del rocio cruz perez: World famous breeder of chihuahua.
Sports
Nayarit has small stadiums build for football and baseball; the state has 3 sport private clubs, one is an excellent golf course, and has multiples football fields and softball (futbol rapido). In Tepic, tennis is a popular sport. The city also boasts a bullring, as do most Mexican cities.
Map of The City
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