Driving in Mexico to Atotonilco El Alto | Un Bonito pueblo de los Altos de Jalisco.

Let go for a road trip to one of my favorite places in Mexico. Atotonilco El Alto. We will drive through beautiful ranchos and stop for snacks.
Atotonilco El Alto | Un Bonito pueblo de los Altos de Jalisco.
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[@DonRamiro1]

My family is from Atotonilco el Alto. Matter of fact, my grandfather owned a ranch with Chato Fonseca in Nuevo Valle. It used to be called "Hacienda del Valle" way back when. Fonseca is my last name, too so Astrid and the owners of Licoreria Fonseca are my relatives. There was a priest from Hacienda del Valle named José de Jesús Angulo del Valle y Navarro who became the pastor in San Francisco de Asis, Atotonilco. He's the one who learned of the plot to kill my grandfather (and then warned him so my grandfather left for Texas where my dad was the only one of 11 to be born in America) when my grandfather was a cristero. One of my grandfather's townsmen was going to set him up to be killed because my grandfather refused to take part in the attack on the train in La Barca, Jalisco. My grandfather said he would not take part in the killing of innocent people. His name was Cruz Fonseca. My other grandfather was Cristobal Lozano. I know your time is limited but you should do a video where you go up 16 de septiembre past Calle Santa Rosa (my grandparents lived on that corner in the big house on the right with the arches) and past Los Chorritos and Casa Siete Leguas. Just beyond El Molino is the house my parents built (it's white) and it's on the right side of the road across from the other white house. It belongs to my sister now. Then, you can drive along la cuesta to the mirador and look downward to Atotonilco (like at the doctor's, say "Ah"-toe-toe-NEAL-co). It's a marvelous view. You can also do a video of San Francisco de Asis. That is where all of my familia is originally from. Just past Embajador, on the main carretera that runs northward, turn right going towards La Purisima and there is my ranch on the south side of that road that goes to La Purisima. It's planted with agave now. You are sitting on a goldmine of videos you can do. Arandas, San Ignacio Cerro Gordo, anything along Lake Chapala, like Ajijic, Tepatitlan, Capilla de Guadalupe, Jalostotitlan, San Julian, San Miguel el Alto, San Juan de los Lagos, Lagos de Moreno, Betania, Jesus Maria and even into Guanajuato like Leon and Guanajuato city. Plus, Tlaquepaque. You have so much material you can use. There are so many Irish, English, Scottish, Italians and Germans in Atotonilco that work for Diageo and the new distillery that's being built in La Barca. They all stay at the hotels like Casa Rubio and Hotel Real Cervantes (my cousin works there). You should try and interview them for a video on what they think about Atotonilco. Also, Don Julio (yes, THAT Don Julio) had a house a half block from the town plaza. It's called "Casa de Casas" and it's on Calle Morelos. My cousin, Pati, owns that house. It's a bar/restaurant on the first floor and an homage to Don Julio and the founder of Siete Leguas. My grandfather bought the house off of Don Julio and gave it to my tia Cuca who passed it down to Pati. You have so much to work with just even in the town of Atotonilco. Take the kids to Taretan and go for a swim. And then there's Parque Los Sabinos. Go to La Violeta in San Pancho to eat frog legs. I wish I was down there right now. Hopefully in September I can go. My cousin is the presidente municipal de Atotonilco. He's another Fonseca. Fonsecas are EVERYWHERE down there.

[@user-wj4qf5up5f]

For the female duckling: Blanca/Blanquita (white) or Nieve (snow). For the male: Cafecito (since you like your coffee) or Chocomilk (since the kids like that drink)

[@professorruthie8367]

I love those names

[@MarioGomez-xc4yc]

Nice video , im from from that area , Jalisco is so nice. 😊👍

[@jennifervarner9456]

I think cute names for the ducklings would be Ebie and Ivy like the song “Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony”

[@ari2131]

Que rico taco de requesón 😋

[@victoriaorellana9745]

Ohhh no , I hate those turn abouts....I hate them in El Salvador and that one you guys passed on....they stress me to the max 😂🤣😂🤣

[@user-gv5ue8mw9i]

En ESE Attotonilco de naranjos en flor, parecen SUS mujeres Angelitos de DIOS son mas Linda's que una cancion de esas que SON PURO AMOR, ANYWAY THAT IS THE WAY THE SONG ABAUT ATOTONILCO GOE 😊😊😊S

[@cerdayes]

Atotonilco is my hood, tequila land. The plaza is absolutely beautiful, where else in the Americas can you see a church that’s 500 yrs old

[@anitacaballero6240]

The drive was amazing. Beautiful houses. Also there is a panderia next to the town I live at that sells pan and little cakes like that. They’re so good. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@helenmurillo3572]

The baby ducks are adorable! So sad daddy duck did that. I missed seeing baby goat, I hope the shot helped him. Baby girl duck name Paloma y for the boy Nico. I'm new to your channel & have been binge watching. Your a strong Mama raising beautiful kind kids. Blessings from Ensenada 💕

[@JuanTapia-sn1by]

Hola familia Saluditos Dios los bendiga se les mira que están bien contentas en México qué Bueno disfruten de lo bonito que es la vida🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🙏👏👍

[@CindyJuliana85]

Very beautiful city & neighboring towns 🤎🌾 Looking forward to the next video! Saludos!

[@deborahboudreaux1310]

Adorable! I am 70 and had a pet duck when I was a child that thought he was a guard dog lol! I named him Jabo.

[@mindfulblessings5202]

Im new to your channel, and I absolutely love the family values and traditions you are keeping. Its very refreshing. Im disabled, and my daughter and i have talked about moving to Mexico to retire to.

[@beealexanders2450]

I WILL START MY DAY WITH COFFEE I LOVE THOSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE FLAVORED COFFEE ITS INSTANT YOUR A BAD INFLUENCE ON ME ERIN LOL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CarmenValladares1003]

Awww! I lived in Atotonilco like twenty years ago. My mother in law used to live close to the church just when you change the image. I used to live close to a park, wonderful days.

[@user-ef2se7hs2b]

I'm loving your vlog! You have a beautiful life!(And you are a beautiful wife... Lol... I couldn't help the rhyme... And its true) Thx for sharing your days! For the chicks... Snowflake... Midnight... Or... Angel and Oreo

[@Hippie_Homemaker]

Your videos bring me back to my family’s town Villamar. I wanna go back and visit so badly so I appreciate you sharing your rancho y pueblo with us. I’m living my best life through your videos 😂

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Thank you ❤ you should go back to visit. If you ever do let me know. Have a blessed day❤

[@AlexisV57]

What a beautiful drive through the rancho. I’m glad I found your channel. New subscriber.

[@doglover8204]

Hi….just love your videos and your family!!!! I am a HUGE animal lover and those babies are adorable. I love how dad is hanging around with mom. Is a “ranch” a Mexican word for neighborhood? I am trying to learn some Spanish while watching your posts. Blessings to you all!!!!❤️

[@hesperiamom]

You driving around with your mother in law is reminding me of my late mother in law. I enjoying seeing your vlogs and all the unique moments you capture. Blessings to you and the fam.❤

[@user-ny3xb2lh1g]

Yo soy de atotonilco el alto Jalisco, gracias por subir este vídeo tengo 38 años que no voy a atotonilco , yo vivo en 🇺🇸 😎

[@maritzaadame]

WOW! Maybe some day you can go back and visit. The sweet bread looks very good.

[@maritzaadame]

By the way I know Spanish just can't spell correctly. Nimodo 😅

[@user-ny3xb2lh1g]

@@maritzaadame a mi me pasa lo mismo con el inglés 😂😂😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@VictorSanchez-sg3tm]

Hola güera hermosa saludos cordiales....❤❤❤❤

[@ari2131]

I lived in Cocula Jalisco for a few years but never went to Atotonilco, Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your videos.

[@irmadesantiago7631]

Thank you. I used to visit my grandma in Colotlan back in the 80s. Colotlan is no longer a "Pueblo" it's too big it's now a ciudad. How many people live in your rancho? I was telling my dad about your channel and I had him explain to me what a Rancho, pueblo and ciudad is. I would love to grow my own food but my heart and soul are in other places just like yours are here in this beautiful land. I love your suegra, she is so nice to you. Hugs to you all and blessings.

[@emeraldangelle]

Ive been to Colotlan ! always went there as a kid and got to take my own kids there too a few years ago! my mom is from temastian, my dad from villa guerrero I loved eating breakfast in Colotlan, we would go to a place where they served gorditas de puerco, super spicy but sooo good❤

[@JuanRamirez-hl3ny]

It is a Nice place i have been There twice...enjoy it.atotonilco el alto.

[@leonvazquez789]

Señorita Watch Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante movies. Always been filmed in ranchos and Haciendas in Jalisco.

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

ok yes I will watch them. that would be so cool if I recognized the ranchos.

[@beealexanders2450]

HI ANNABELLE❤ I LOVE THE DUCKS GOOD MAMA DUCK 🦆 I LOVE YOUR FARM I WILL THING OF SOME NAMES

[@reginaihernandez8901]

This was another great video! Thank you.

[@victoriaorellana9745]

You say it perfectly..it sounds very native !

[@annasaludes8937]

Congratulations on the baby ducks. You n your mother in law relationship is a blessing. Also living in Mexici. Do you sell your pictures like when girls dressed for day of the muetro.

[@nl212ep]

That town is so quaint and beautiful❤. It’s good that you are showing the good side of MX. Mexico gets a bad rap a lot. ❤

[@tammyr2966]

Such a sweet video! Thanks for taking us along on your trip to other towns! So many beautiful sites along the way! Love seeing Mexico through your eyes! The baby ducks are so adorable! Nice that Hilda got six more baby chickens! The meat and those sweet treats looked delicious! I can’t wait to go back to Mexico in November!

[@silvergarcia6621]

May almighty God keep you always greetings from Tennessee United States 😊

[@gaviotitas9]

My grandpa who lived to be one hundred years old was born in Las Tunas.

[@maryjoan4128]

Your love of mexico.family and culture is so inspiring.. I too love mexico but sadly can't stay full time 😊

[@DP-wn6gw]

How adorable those ducklings! ❤how nice driving through the ranches so beautiful!!❤️

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Thank you ❤❤ they are little nuggets of cuteness

[@user-gv5ue8mw9i]

All that region of Jalisco is beautiful.

[@user-ny3xb2lh1g]

En el minuto los minutos 13:44 donde esta el negocio pintado de amarillo al lado izquierdo había un bar EL MIRADOR, yo trabaje ahí 👉 en el del 83 al 87 que recuerdos 😊gracias por subir este video

[@Vleid-n7v]

Yo visite Atotonilco el Alto en el 2014 y me encantó. Que hasta dije, “cuando me jubile, me vendré a vivir aquí”🥰. Muy hermoso pueblo❤. Saludos desde Dover, Florida✌🏼

[@br6021]

Daffy and Donald

[@pourhot]

Thank you so much for sharing your life in Mexico with us.

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Thank you for watching ❤❤ have a blessed day

[@guillermomedina4312]

Simplemente hermoso video felicitaciones para todos y en especial a la creadora del mismo 👍💯🤗🌹👌👋

[@jessicaferrell8502]

I look forward to every one of your videos. Beautiful town. To help you say it ah-tohtoh-neelko. 😃

[@nl212ep]

Is that an indigenous word? Just curious. Sounds more indigenous than Spanish. Such a beautiful town and country!

[@victoriaorellana9745]

""Mumble"" for white and black duckling like happy feet penguin 💗...

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

I was soooo waiting for the baby ducks to be born! Sooooo cute! 🥰 💜

[@hildaduran1731]

I’m sorry I love you guys KZbin videos. My name is Hilda duran. I love watching you guys. I’ve been watching your KZbin for two years already.❤😂😂❤❤❤

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Hi Hilda ☺️ thank you for watching have a blessed day

[@dinawhite5175]

Thank you for taking us along on your day what a beautiful town you went too!! Those baby ducks are adorable omg so cute following mama

[@christinapetts3738]

Another awesome video!!! Have a wonderful blessed day!!! Love from Texas!

[@cnancy55]

Hi! Thank you for your amazing video. I thought I heard your mother-in law mentioned she's going back to Phoenix? Crazy, I live in Mesa AZ. It is super hot out here. Like 108° but it's not even July or Aegust which are our worst months. Thank you once again for showing us a bit of that part of Mexico. God bless you and your family.

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Yes she is going for her sister granddaughter's quince. I think in a place called Yuma. Thanks for watching have a blessed day.

[@user-rn8jp4eq2b]

❤❤❤

[@sandraosborn171]

I'm happy that you're happy and very in Mexico and found love it is so beautiful and the churches are amazing. What a beautiful place you're in hello to everyone in Mexico from Georgia

[@Shawgo1972]

I love you're vlogs. I can't believe the baby ducks are final hached, so cute! What about naming one of them Jenga. Stay blessed.

[@donnaperez6119]

thanks for sharing how beautiful Mexico is

[@WolfRayet482]

Termine de ver todos los videos, prácticamente hice un maratón para alcanzarte, soy de Jalisco y no me había detenido a ver la belleza de los pueblos que gracias a ti conocemos mas, eres una gran embajadora de México, al mostrar esos lugares que los demás no muestran, y que nos hacen sentir orgullo.

[@noerodriguez2087]

I love the altos region those towns are beautiful. Remind me the town I grew up.

[@oscare76]

Oohh los Altos de Jalisco are famous because people and documentary say the girls over there are so beautiful. I don’t remember the name of the town , my great great grand father was from Lagos de Moreno and i never been there .

[@melissarentas6027]

5:34 its a beautiful 😍 view 😍 ❤️

[@sunnydee6669]

The mama and her baby ducklings are too cute! Love the countryside, very beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@mdaze9753]

You are such a good caretaker

[@beealexanders2450]

HEY LALOS MOM HOW IS LALO?? HI CRISTIANO HI ABBY ❤❤❤❤❤ WHERE'S PENELOPE ? ❤

[@LauraHernandez-ux2ic]

Name the yellow duckling- TWINKIE and the black duckling- GANSITO

[@jorgerobles8744]

My town, Rancho Viejo

[@manuelsolorio4876]

Hola somos segidores tuyos y somos de atoto dile asi and short saludos Radicamos en chicago

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Hi ! thanks for watching. I love Chicago and Atotonlico. both so beautiful. have a blessed day.

[@danpal6737]

white duck - lady di, yellow one - kinyobi

[@pabloflores2087]

Hello from Napa California ,just wanted to say keep up the good job that you are doing on your videos and blogs really enjoy watching 😊

[@linamora9169]

Atotonilco!

[@frankiek7749]

Just came across your channel and I'm enjoying so much to see beautiful Mexico through your eye's! I am also so touched by how much you love your beautiful Mexico! Keep up the good work and I'm sending many many Blessings to you and your beautiful family all the way from Texas! God bless you all 🙏❤

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️ Have a blessed day

[@user-hj3ou9sx9x]

❤

[@Youdoingnothing]

Beautiful churches with so much history! Thanks for taking us along to see!

[@Mr.Flipster]

when u got on da highway tourds atotonilco da first rancho on da right is my ranch & my wife's ranch is down hill on da left. millpillas. da best tacos r de barbacoa next 2 da police station on da left side ATOTONILCO.

[@jorgeolopez2883]

Wow esos postres que comieron se veían deliciosos me dejaron babeando 🤤🤤😋😋,saludos Erin bonito lugar .

[@arag5901]

Visit Poncitlán, their tacos are the best.

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

I would love to do that ! ❤

[@arag5901]

Look for Tacos Los Biroteros.

[@TUPELO_HUNNY]

Saludos desde Tlaxcala...we have a Pizza Factory in Northeast Mississippi that is sooooo yummy❤❤❤ they have an amazing salad bar tambien...bluebird day in Tlaxcala hoy

[@linamora9169]

Hi Erin, yeah you should teach an English class there in your town!

[@user-pe3sw4pz4p]

I want to say thank you for representing that part of Jalisco. Where my father is from, when he sees your videos he truly enjoys them

[@angelasnider6340]

My husbands family is from el Tullio Tamazula Jalisco I don’t know if its anywhere near you

[@rb28111]

Love your videos guys!!!❤

[@erminiahernandez6949]

I sure did enjoy your video So beautiful Thank you for sharing ❤

[@melissarentas6027]

My folks are from PR-- WE love ❤️ mountains ⛰️ 😍 ❤️, you are soo brave to drive down there---- that's different than here in OHIO

[@dinaflores]

Quail in Spanish is Cordoniz. Tell Annabell 😉

[@user-gv5ue8mw9i]

No esCordoniz es CODORNIZ, CASI SEGURA.

[@nanniethefashionablegranni7640]

Donald and Daisy Duck 🦆

[@user-dh2xh5mi6n]

Love your family and your videos - mexico is so beautiful - I miss it so much. Do y’all ever have any issues with the cartels? Your rancho looks very safe and serene.

[@p.garcia6164]

Me encantan tus videos!!! Todos Los he visto

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Hi :) Thank you for watching ! That means so much and I am happy you enjoy them. Have a blessed day !

[@ramirocontreras7258]

Atotonilco es uno de los primeros pueblos fundados por los españoles en Jalisco,

[@drummerchicago]

wow I didnt know Emma Stone was making You Tube videos

[@apalomares9171]

PATO DONAL Y DAYSI

[@tonyjoe1753]

Does Rancho means a little village or rural community?

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

Yes ❤ with lots of farming. Thanks for watching have a blessed day

[@vallejano54]

Exactly. It also means a single family big rural property.

[@AndiLLockwood]

Baby duck name ideas: I can't remember which one was male and which is female so I'll just list names for each color for both. Elvira Cletus Siri Fred & Ginger Festus Snickers Mango Saffron Aspen Daisy Queso Jazzy Baha Jack and Jill Cheese and Quackers Pb & J Lucy and Desi Rocky and Delilah Jack and Sally Ben and Geri

[@Lalozaragoza26]

OMG thank you these are so good!!

[@AndiLLockwood]

@Lalozaragoza26 You answered me in the live stream tonight so I wanted to make sure I got my ideas out there. Naming animals and businesses is my favorite thing to do. Happy Father's Day!

[@victoriaorellana9745]

You carry with you an icebox to keep your perishables ?

[@Vanessa-70]

Your so pretty

[@MyMexicanDreamMC]

Salt and Pepper

[@Fogaata]

I am from there, went to Miguel Angel de Quevedo, no se si aun exista. ahora tengo miedo de llevar a mis hijos. maybe kidnapped and tortured. it is very sad.

[@sherylsharing9773]

Is a Rancho what we call a town in the United States?

[@vallejano54]

A rancho is a small town.

[@homerobarajas5706]

Ponele la tradición en español para leer los comentarios por favor 😂😢

[@jesusaguilar1945]

I wonder why her husband never come out on te video somebody know?

[@Lalozaragoza26]

Hello im currently in Michigan but will be back with my family soon

[@sandraosborn171]

What does your mother-in-law speak? English?

[@ericksalas4904]

Mama duck is so happy quack quack quack 🦢🐤🐤🐥. She's amazing 🤙

[@meg4440]

Could someone please tell me which video does she show how to make the enchilada sauce? I tried rewatching every video today and the only one I found, the sauce was already prepared. I know I saw her soaking chiles. Thanks in advance if anyone remembers and can reply!!

[@touchoflighthomesteadmexico]

I will make it in my next vlog :) I have been watching enchilada's. Thanks for watching have a blessed day

[@meg4440]

​@@touchoflighthomesteadmexicoFantastic. Thank you! Love your channel.