The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, were an international multi-sport event that were held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with some events held in nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa. It was the largest multi-sport event of the year, with approximately 6,000 athletes from 42 nations participating in 36 sports. Both the Pan American and Parapan American Games were organized by the Guadalajara 2011 Organizing Committee (COPAG). The 2011 Pan American Games were the third Pan American Games hosted by Mexico (the first country to do so) and the first held in the state of Jalisco. Previously, Mexico hosted the 1955 Pan American Games and the 1975 Pan American Games, both in Mexico City. The 2011 Parapan American Games will be held 20 days after the Pan American Games have ended.
Following PASO tradition, Jalisco governor Emilio González Márquez and then Guadalajara mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah received the Pan American Sports Organization flag during the closing ceremony of the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Gavo — A blue agave (agave azul) plant that is representative of the region which is famous for its tequila production.
- Huichi — A deer which represents the southern region of the state and alludes to its Huichol traditions and the female identity.
- Leo — A lion, which represents the strength of the people of Guadalajara and is also part of the city's coat of arms.
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