Mazamitla is a town and municipality located in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Situated in the Southeast Region, it lies approximately 124 km south of Guadalajara. The name Mazamitla originates from the Nahuatl language and translates to "place where arrows are made to hunt deer."
The municipality covers an area of 288.9 km² and has a population of 11,671 inhabitants who primarily work in the tertiary sector. Due to its natural environment, it has been designated as a Pueblo Mágico by the federal Secretariat of Tourism. It serves as a popular resort destination for travelers coming from Guadalajara and other nearby urban centers.