The municipality belongs to the Pacific Rim and the sub-basin of Ameca. The La Vega and Lobera Dams as well as the El Rincon springs are also located there.

When travelling by road, follow the Guadalajara-Ameca route 46.4 to Tala Teuchitlán at 14 kilometers. With regards to religious buildings the Parish church is the most outstanding, and for civil architecture the Municipal Presidency is a fine example of a building and highly regarded by all.

To the north of the area on the Guachimontón Hill, there have been found traces of what is believed to be a ceremonial centerpiece. Such ruins consist of stones positioned in a specific way that indicates a singular architectural style was adopted.

The name Teuchitlán is derived from Teotzitlán or Teutzitlán and can mean either ¨a Place dedicated to the Divinity¨, ¨The Place of God Tenoch¨ or ¨Place devoted to the worship of God¨. The foundations of the village dates back to the Aztecs that built the constructions on the Huachimontón Hill, north of its current site.

The design of the shield was created by Professor Abel Vargas Avalos. The image for the coat of arms was given during a proposal or ¨Cabildo¨ by the Municipal President- Professor Atanacio Valdéz Morán, as the municipal representative and was approved to be formally presented on 13 August 2002- the occasion of the day marked as ¨Municipality Free of Teuchitlán¨.

The municipality of Teuchitlán is located in the centre of Jalisco State on the coordinates of 20º33´ 50” and 20º47´40” far north latitude; and 103º47´30” to 103º51´20” west longitude with an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level.

Area

Its territory measures 285.53 km2.

Boundaries

Bordering the northern municipalities Tequila and Amatitan; with Tala, Ameca and San Martin Hidalgo to the South; Amatitan to the East; and Ahualulco de Mercado and Ameca to the West.

The climate of the area is mostly dry during winter and dry in spring; due to the temperature being warm throughout the year the winter season is not clearly defined. The annual average temperature is 21°C, with a maximum of 29.7°C and minimum of 13°C. Annual rainfall averages at 1,008.5 mm with the heaviest period being from July to September. The winds blow a northeastern direction from January to September and northeast to the southeast from October to November. The average number of frosty days in a year is 9.8.

The main method of ground transportation is the Guadalajara-Ameca diversion 46.4 to Tala Teuchitlán at14 kilometers. The network of roads in the main area are asphalt and those in rural areas connecting local towns and villages dirt track. You can also travel via bus following direct and non-direct routes.

Other forms of urban and rural transportation is via rental or privately owned vehicles.

Accessibility

Roads leading from Guadalajara to the Teuchitlán area are asphalt, direct and are generally in good condition.

Unfortunately, some roads signs need improving.

Distance from Teuchitlán to:

Distance Chart
Guadalajara	70 Km
Etzatlán	20 Km
Ahualulco de Mercado	10 Km
Tala	14 Km
Ameca	35 Km

While one of the specialities of Teuchitlán is frogs' legs, you can also try a selection fish dishes and ´antojitos´or Mexican snack food which include a goat meat or beef stew ´birria´, tortillas rolled and stuffed usually with a mixture containing meat or chicken ´enchiladas´ or a hearty corn based soup ´pozole´ and as well as the drinks tequila or its cousin mezcal.

Locally produced crafts include ´huaraches´ or leather sandals, decorative jars, pots, pans and ´comales´ or tortilla pans. You can also find handicrafts inspired by Iris flowers such as key rings, tables and decorative arrangements for weddings embroidered with colorful ribbon.