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Nuestros Dulces

Jalisco · Mexico

8 story sections

Visit the only store that holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of bottles of tequila for sale (more than two thousand). You can also buy typical sweets from the region.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Nuestros Dulces

    Greetings, intrepid explorers of culinary history. We are currently standing before the vibrant entrance of Nuestros Dulces, a renowned institution in Tlaquepaque that serves as far more than a mere candy shop. …

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  2. 2The Copper Cauldrons and Caramelization

    Let us begin our analysis in the section dedicated to milk-based sweets, the indisputable heavyweights of Mexican traditional confectionery. Before we examine the specific candies, we must understand the fundamental technology of…

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  3. 3The Realm of Cajeta and Jamoncillo

    Now, let us turn our attention to the specific manifestations of these milk-based processes. Central to this category is Cajeta, a thick, dark, and profoundly complex caramel primarily associated with the city of Celaya in the…

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  4. 4The Mazapan and Nut Confections

    Moving along the aisles, we transition from dairy-centric sweets to those driven by the rich oils and proteins of nuts and seeds. The most iconic representative of this category in Mexico is the Mazapan. …

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  5. 5The Alchemy of Crystallized Fruits

    In this visually stunning section, we encounter the Frutas Cristalizadas, or crystallized fruits. This is arguably the most ancient preservation technique on display in the shop. …

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  6. 6Conventual Libations and Rompope

    We now direct our focus toward a category that bridges the gap between confectionery and libation. Observe the tall, elegant bottles containing a thick, golden liquid. …

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  7. 7The Tequila Archive

    Our final analytical stop within Nuestros Dulces brings us to an area that might seem divergent from candies, yet is fundamentally linked to the region's agricultural and cultural identity. This is the Tequila Gallery. …

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  8. 8Nuestros Dulces

    As we conclude our rigorous exploration of Nuestros Dulces, let us take a moment to contextualize what we have witnessed. We have not merely walked through a retail establishment. …

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What is Nuestros Dulces?

Nuestros Dulces is a place in Jalisco · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationJalisco · Mexico
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates20.6386, -103.3127
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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