Ixtete
Jalisco · Mexico
Stop at Ixtete Tasting Room to enjoy a cocktail before returning to GDL. There is also a menu of food, spirits, and craft beer.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ixtete
Welcome to El Ixtete. We have moved just a short distance south from the bustling, sun baked concrete of the main plaza, yet we have entered an environment that feels entirely distinct. …
Listen in the app2The Geological Origins and The Volcano
To truly comprehend the nature of the water flowing through the Arroyo del Ixtete, we must lift our gaze toward the horizon and acknowledge the massive, dormant stratovolcano looming over the valley. The Volcan de Tequila,…
Listen in the app3Pre-Columbian Footprints
Long before the cobblestone streets were laid or the grand parish church was erected, this immediate area surrounding the water source was a vital hub of indigenous activity. The valley of Tequila was inhabited by various complex…
Listen in the app4Los Lavaderos - The Historic Washhouses
As the colonial settlement of Tequila grew during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the function of the Arroyo del Ixtete evolved to meet the demands of urban life. We now approach the physical remnants of the historic…
Listen in the app5Water and the Alchemy of Fermentation
While the women utilized the Ixtete for domestic labor, the early pioneers of the tequila industry recognized the commercial value of this pristine water source. To understand why water is so critical to tequila production, we…
Listen in the app6The Riparian Microclimate
Taking a moment to observe the immediate physical environment of the Arroyo del Ixtete, one cannot help but notice the striking ecological contrast it presents to the surrounding landscape. If you were to walk just a mile outside…
Listen in the app7Modern Preservation and Urban Integration
As the town of Tequila modernized and expanded throughout the twentieth century, the Arroyo del Ixtete faced the same developmental pressures as countless urban waterways around the globe. With the introduction of municipal…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections on El Ixtete
Our exploration of the Ixtete concludes here, where the gentle sound of the flowing water provides a moment of academic and personal reflection. We have traced a remarkable narrative, beginning deep within the fiery heart of a…
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What is Ixtete?
Ixtete 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.
| Location | Jalisco · Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 20.8826, -103.8373 |
| Last updated |
