It’s harvest time in orchards planted in the countryside just over the hill from Lake Chapala.
Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos takes its extended name from the quince, a fruit introduced to the region by Franciscan friars on evangelization missions during the Colonial era. Quince orchards likewise abound on the outskirts of Atotonilquillo, Chapala’s most distant satellite delegación.
Both towns are hosting separate local fairs this month focused on the membrillo and culinary derivatives of the tangy fruit.
Ixtlahuacan’s 8th annual Festival Internacional del Membrillos is slated this weekend with a full schedule of activities set for August 2 through 4. Spain is this year’s featured guest country.
Please login or subscribe to view the complete article.