The Rowing and Canoeing course is a rowing and canoeing venue in Lake Zapotlán built at a cost of 30-40 million pesos

Mexican peso

The peso is the currency of Mexico. Modern peso and dollar currencies have a common origin in the 15th–19th century Spanish dollar, most continuing to use its sign, "$". The Mexican peso is the 12th most traded currency in the world, the third most traded in the Americas, and by far the most...

 in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico

Mexico

The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...

. It was built to host the rowing

Rowing at the 2011 Pan American Games

Rowing competitions at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara will be held from October 15 to October 19 at the Canoe & Rowing Course in Ciudad Guzman...

 and canoeing

Canoeing at the 2011 Pan American Games

Canoeing competitions at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara will be held from October 26 to October 29 at the Rowing and Canoeing Course in Ciudad Guzmán. Canoe Slalom will not be held after the organizers decided to drop it, due to an anticipated low amount of entries...

 events at the 2011 Pan American Games

2011 Pan American Games

The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa...

. The complex included temporary stands for 1,000 spectators, a return canal, gymnasium and boathouse. After the games it will serve as a training center and host to national and international competitions.