Zacoalco de Torres

Mexico
Zacoalco de Torres, Mexico
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Zacoalco de Torres, a town in Jalisco's Lagunas region, is the primary production centre for equipal furniture — a traditional Mexican style made from woven wooden rods with leather seats and backs, sometimes woven palm. Around 450 families in the municipality depend on making equipales and handcrafted chairs, a craft that defines the local economy alongside agriculture and commerce. The town sits within a short drive of Guadalajara, Jalisco's state capital.

  • Population18,172
  • Nearest water from center3.8 km
  • Nearest mountain from center2.0 km

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