San Miguel el Alto is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 787 km².

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 26,971.

San Miguel el Alto

The municipality includes the town of San José de los Reynoso.

San Miguel el Alto

In popular culture

It was the setting and filming location for the 1957 film, Los chiflados del rock and roll, starring Luis Aguilar.

San Miguel el Alto

Fiestas

San Miguel is known for its beautiful patronal festival that lasts from 19 September to 29 September. The celebration is in honor of Saint Michael the Arch Angel. Many events like horse races, artist performance, fireworks, and the coronation of the fiesta queen take place.

Sister cities

Jalostotitlan, Jalisco

San Julian, Jalisco

Arandas, Jalisco

Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco

References

External links

Municipalities of Jalisco