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El Salto
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El Salto is a town of 24,000 people (2015) in the state of Durango, Mexico.
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Beyond the Plaza: Urban Rhythm
While the town’s colonial façade draws the eye, its everyday cadence is set by the humming of textile workshops that have migrated from larger industrial hubs. Walking east from the main square, you’ll encounter small factories where women operate looms in brightly lit rooms, a legacy of the 20th‑century boom in denim production. Stop at a stall near the market to chat with a veteran seamster; he’ll explain how the town’s modest export quota has kept prices steady for local artisans, preserving a niche market for handcrafted denim that appeals to boutique retailers in Guadalajara. This micro‑economy gives the town a subtle, industrious charm that hidden‑tourist guides seldom highlight.
Seasonal Flavour Routes
September marks the harvest of the region’s prized agave, and local families open their backyards for informal tastings of nascent mezcal. Unlike the polished tours of the more famous Jalisco distilleries, these gatherings are guided by families who have cultivated agave for generations. Bring a reusable bottle, and you’ll be offered a sip of unaged spirit served in a clay cup, accompanied by a story of the plant’s role in seasonal festivals. Pair it with freshly roasted corn tostadas topped with regional chilhuacle peppers for a sensory snapshot that blends agricultural cycles with communal hospitality.