The main highway is the Mexico-Guadalajara-Nogales route.

Cattle, pigs and poultry is raised for meat, milk and also cattle for work. The development of tequila accounts for Industrial activity of the municipality. The manufacture of foodstuffs and pack meats is also economically important to the area. 

For those visiting the El Arenal municipality the temple is of particular interest and is located in the municipal area dating from 1925. The financial centres of Huaxtla are also worth visiting.

Nature attractions include the forests of Panchote Hill, Quitería Hill and salt water rivers of Arenal . Other highlights include beautiful landscapes, the Temporary Spa, The Jars and the Turtles Dams. Su nombre se deriva de las condiciones del terreno del primer asentamiento, ya que había gran cantidad de arena en el valle.

The name ´Arenal´ is derived from the sandy land conditions in the valley of the first settlement.

The design of the Coat of Arms was inspired by Lady Ana Elda Roses Jimenez, who signed it with her nickname "Anel Red".

The coat of arms was approved at the meeting of Cabildo on May 30th 1992 courtesy of an invitation from the town hall for the occasion. The winning design commemorates the 69 anniversary of the Constitution of the Municipality.

The Arenal municipality is located north-west of the state, the coordinates being 20º42´44¨ to 20º52´15¨ north latitude and 103º37´04¨ to 103º42´45¨west longitude, at a height of 1.450 meters above sea level.

Extention

The extension of the El Arenal municipality is 181.81 square kilometers².

Boundaries

Within the municipalities of north and west Amatitan, with Tala to the south and Linda plus Zapopan to the East.

The climate of the municipality is semidry with winter and dry in spring. Due to the weather being warm throughout the year, the winter season is not clearly defined. The average annual temperature is 20°C with an average annual rainfall 1,103 millimetres in the months of June and July. The strongest winds blow in a north-westerly direction. The average number of frosty days per year is 13.

El Arenal with its municipal offices and ranches are connected by a series of rural dirt roads and tracks which are affected during the rainy season.

Travelling is mainly via bus and has three separate lines.

Methods of Transportation

The main highway runs from Guadalajara to Nogales and also has a network of rural roads connecting local towns and villages.

The municipality is integrated into the rail network State, through the line Guadalajara-Nogales-Mexicali of the System the Pacific Railroad (company recently privatized).

Means of Transportation

Rural transportation has a direct line used for direct and non- direct buses; in addition you can also rent vehicles or drive your own.

Post, telegraph, telephone, radio and radio signal and television are forms of media available in the area.

Distance Chart

The traditional dish of the municipality is the white pozole and drink feature is the tequila and pulque.

Huaraches or sandals, kegs of wood. Products of saddlery as saddles, chaps and belts (plain and decorative) ceramics (pitcher and clay pots), sculptures, textiles (embroidery).