MEXICO ~ Tequila Town - Jalisco - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful unique view of a field blue agave... the plant that gets you drunk off tequila... never knew that is not just a drink but also a place... this area produce the entire world supply of tequila, some 60 million gallons each year... Jalisco’s diversity, beautiful landscapes and cultural traditions make it one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations.... Thanks a  lot Alonso!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

"An agave field and a traditional factory compose this image"

The famous "Tequila" liquor, done with the juice of the Blue agave, takes its name fro the town Tequila Jalisco. This region, which besides the state of Jalisco also includes parts of the Mexican states of Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit and Tamaulipas.

Tequila made outside these regions is forbidden, by law, to be labeled tequila.

The area encompasses 85,650-acres of land between the Tequila volcano and the Rio Grande River. This region contains a living, working landscape of agave fields, including distilleries, factories and haciendas.

It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006 due to its unique features of natural landscape and cultural traditions.

Stamps:
2017 Mexico Aerospace Fair
(Issued 26-04-2017)

April World Intellectual Property Day – Innovation, Improving Lives
(Issued 26-04-2017)