Jalisco is one of 31 states in Mexico.  Its capital city, Guadalajara, is the fourth most populous city in Mexico.  Many of the things typically associated with Mexico have their origins in Jalisco.  These include mariachis, rodeos, the Mexican Hat Dance, tequila, and the wide brimmed sombrero hat.  Tequila is produced in Jalisco and its production employs many people including those who cultivate the native blue agave plant, from which tequila is made.  Handcrafts are also exported from Jalisco including ceramics, huarache sandals, jorongo blankets, majolica pottery, and blown glass.  Many tourists frequent Puerto Vallarta, a Pacific beach resort city in Jalisco.