Santa Cruz de las Flores, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Cruz de las Flores
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 Santa Cruz de las Flores
Location in Jalisco
Santa Cruz de las Flores
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Jalisco |
| Municipality | Tlajomulco de Zúñiga |
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| • Total | 4.54 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,233 |
| • Density | 2,694.5/km2 (6,979/sq mi) |
Santa Cruz de las Flores is a town located in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is part of the Tlajomulco de Zúñiga area. Long ago, people called it Xochitlan, which means "Place of Flowers" in the Nahuatl language.
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History of Santa Cruz de las Flores
Old Chapel-Hospital
In Santa Cruz de las Flores, there is a very old building called a chapel-hospital. It was built a long time ago, between the 1500s and 1700s. This building has a special style of architecture called Baroque Regional. It is considered one of the most important art treasures in Jalisco. This chapel-hospital is also part of the "Ruta Franciscana," which is a path connecting historical sites.
Growing Town
Santa Cruz de las Flores is one of the fastest-growing towns in the Tlajomulco de Zúñiga area. In recent years, it has changed from a small village into a busier town. This is because more people are moving here. New businesses, housing areas, and shopping centers have opened. The streets have also been updated. Today, it's easy to travel to Guadalajara, a big city nearby, using direct bus routes.
Medicine and Health
Local Remedies
For many decades, the people of Santa Cruz de las Flores have been good at creating their own traditional home remedies. These are natural ways to help people feel better.
Modern Medicine
If you need modern medicine, there are pharmacies in Santa Cruz de las Flores. Farmacia Camino Real is one of the places where you can find the medicines you need.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Cruz de las Flores (Tlajomulco de Zúñiga) para niños
