The capital city of Jalisco State is known for its facilities for tourism, its music, gastronomy and hospitality. From its cultural heritage is admirable the murals of Jose Clemente Orozco in the Cabañas Hospice, the Liberation Square, the Cathedral and the Teatro Degollado. This, plus its surroundings dominated by the typical Agavero Landscape and the experience of traveling aboard the Tequila Express through magical scenery and villages steeped in tradition, make it a great destination, which can be enjoyed by those who will come to the city during the 26th Pan Am Games, Guadalajara 2011. Much of the sports events will take place within the metropolitan area and the municipalities of Tlaquepaque, Zapopan and Guadalajara, while some other disciplines will take place in other venues such as Chapala, Puerto Vallarta, Ciudad Guzman, and Lagos de Moreno Tapalpa.

Sports Facilities: Aquatic Center Scotiabank Nissan Gym Complex Pan Am Basque Pelota Complex Pan Am Volleyball Complex Telcel Tennis Complex Pan Am Hockey Stadium Pan Am Softball Stadium Pan Am Archery Stadium Telmex Athletics Stadium Weight Lifting Foro Multi-purpose Gym San Rafael Gym (handball, karate) Pan Am Skating Rink Pan Am Shooting Polygon Pan Am Cycling Racetrack Synergetic Club Jaliscience Santa Sofia Golf Club (equestrian) Riding Club (modern pentathlon, horse riding) BMX Track Racquetball Complex Squash Complex CODE Dome (basketball, table tennis) Omnilife Stadium (soccer) Tlaquepaque Stadium (rugby) CODE II Gym (judo, taekwondo, wrestling) Guadalajara Country Club (horse riding) Expo Guadalajara Expo (boxing) Guadalajara Track and Field (athletics and track and fields)

Guadalajara Sports Event Diving, synchronized swimming, swimming and water polo, fencing, racquetball, rugby, softball, squash, taekwondo, tennis court, table tennis, shooting, archery, volleyball, boxing, modern pentathlon, skating, squash , football, rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, hockey, judo, karate, cycling, wrestling, weightlifting, athletics, badminton, basketball, handball, bowling and equestrian. Pan American Games Considered a festival of sports and friendship, Pan American Game athletes gather every four years in the Americas, a year before the Olympics. The first games took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1951, but they originated in 1926 after the first Central American and Caribbean Games in Mexico. Para Pan Games Are the sports events for athletes with disabilities. It will feature performances from 25 countries and powers will be held from 12 to 20 November. Pan American Village In line with modernity of the latest developments in Guadalajara, the Pan American Village is designed as a full-service and very functional town. It will host more than 8 000 people, including athletes, coaches and delegates from participating countries. It will have an ecumenical chapel, international living area, several acres of natural areas, gym, pool and a health clinic, among other facilities. Tickets for the Pan Am Games www.ticketmaster.com.mx Tickets are for sale through this website and phone lines (33) 3818-3800 and (55) 5325-9000 to that end will make this official ticketing agency, as well as on the official site of Guadalajara 2011. From July 6 4 lockers will be installed in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, one in Puerto Vallarta and two others in different places, without a specific position, 13 box offices will open later in the Pan American sports facilities. Combination packages are sold in various sports, which will purchase 30% discount. The Games have three pets. Leo, the lion symbolizes an expression of the fortitude of the people of Jalisco, which is also reflexes the state seal; Huichi, Wixarika Sweetie Pie (Huichol), which represents the southern region and the customs of his people and female gender, and Gabo, referring to the agave, the plant from which tequila is made, a symbol representative of the region and important element of international projection of the culture of Jalisco. 8 000 volunteers will help with the realization of this celebration of America, a figure that represents 80% of the workforce that will be responsible for the care and development event. It is expected that they will receive a training regarding the Olympic and Pan American movement, and specific training for the roles. Over half are male, 65% students, and after Mexico, Brazil is the country most interested candidates. Other Venues Puerto Vallarta Also known as "the most friendly beach town in the world", is a paradise on the coast of Jalisco, where pleasant surprises waiting for visitors, unforgettable emotions and maximum satisfaction. Event Triathlon, beach volleyball, sailing. Facilities Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (triathlon and offshore competitions) Beach Volleyball Pan American Stadium Vallarta Yacht Club (sailing) Ribera de Chapala Chapala Lake reflects only part of what its bank has to offer. Hospitality and flavors mingle in this place of beautiful scenery and spectacular sunsets, beaches where excellent work associated with hot springs. Event Water-skiing

Facility Boca Laguna water-skiing

Tapalpa

Colorful streets and the beautiful historic center breathe life into locals and visitors alike, along with the fabulous scenery of the Sierra Madre Occidental in the southern region of Jalisco, excellent destination for adventure sports and ecotourism.

Event Mountain biking. Facility Pan Am Mountain Bike Circuit

Guzman City Located near Zapotlan Lake, inserted in a landscape of vivid colors. A tasty meal and the hospitality of its people, add more value to the trip. Event Rowing, canoeing Facility Rowing and Canoeing Track Morenos Lakes The culture and the charm of its historic center, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2010, is part of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, combined with the beauty of its women and a landscape of mountains whose slopes lead to high and fresh lakes. Event Baseball Facility Pan Am Baseball Stadium