San Miguel el Alto

San Miguel el Alto is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 787 km2.

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 26,971.

The municipality includes the town of San José de los Reynoso.

In popular culture
It was the setting and filming location for the 1957 film, Los chiflados del rock and roll, starring Luis Aguilar.

Fiestas
San Miguel is known for its beautiful patronal festival that lasts from 19 September to 29 September. The celebration is in honor of Saint Michael the Arch Angel. Many events like horse races, artist performance, fireworks, and the coronation of the fiesta queen take place.

Sister cities

 * Jalostotitlan, Jalisco
 * San Julian, Jalisco
 * Arandas, Jalisco
 * Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco