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Did you know that the City of Lynwood has a sister? In fact, the City has three sisters. The City of Lynwood takes part in the sister city program and is partnered with other cities in the world. The partnerships created between Lynwood and its sister cities encourage the learning of one another’s culture and establish a sense of global community.
Background on Each Sister City
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Aguascalientes, Mexico
Aguascalientes is situated in central Mexico, right next Zacatecas and Jalisco. Aguascalientes was adopted as a state on November 10, 1853. During its early history, Aguascalientes served as an important corridor between the state of Zacatecas and Jalisco. Like much of the surrounding area, Aguascalientes is also filled with mineral-rich mines.
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Zacatecas, Mexico
Zacatecas is located in the central-northern part of Mexico. The city was first populated by the Spanish in 1546 who quickly found large mineral reservoirs. These mines brought Zacatecas early riches and were quickly recognized by the Spanish crown. Today, Zacatecas is still one of Mexico’s largest sources of minerals while continuing to be one of Mexico best preserved cities.
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Talpa de Allende, Mexico
Talpa de Allende is located in Puerto Vallarta in the state of Jalisco. This city has a population of 10, 500 which triple during the months of religious celebrations. Talpa de Allende is an important religious center in Mexico which brings people from all across the world to its parish. Talpa de Allende’s tourism thrives with its peaceful pine covered mountains and hospitable population.
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