Pueblo de San Francisco de Ixcatan (Town of Saint Francis of Ixcatan)
This is a picturesque, ancient small town that is located in the kilometer 26 of the Federal
Highway No. 54 Guadalajara Saltillo, approximately one kilometer on the left.
The downtown area has a gazebo that was remodeled in 1990, and a church to venerate St.
Francis, the patron saint of the town. There is not much information about the construction of
the church; nevertheless in the vestry area two dates were found recently that possibly reflect the
initiation and conclusion of the construction, 1621 and 20 November, 1726.
The church has been remodeled conserving the original style for the most part; the main
entrance was built with stone of different colors and the front has an arch supported by pillars.
The arch has the emblem of the Catholic Church carved with the keys of Saint Peter, a sphere of
the world and a cross. In the central niche of the altar you can see the image of the Virgin of
Guadalupe. The festival celebrating the patron saint, St. Francis, is held on October 4th of every
year.
The town still conserves the provincial structures: the cobblestoned roads, the adobe houses and
typical red roofs.