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Guadalajara

Guadalajara

Guadalajara is known worldwide for its traditional hospitality, with a wide variety of cultural and recreational attractions and delicious cuisine. Visitors to Guadalajara will find themselves in a city of attractive, tree shaded avenues and fascinating buildings. It is a vibrant city whose attractions will keep you entertained for weeks. As you explore and discover its style, you will come to fully appreciate its beauty.

At a Glance

Guadalajara at a Glance

Visitors to Guadalajara will find themselves in a city of attractive, tree shaded avenues and fascinating buildings. It is a vibrant city whose attractions and shopping will keep you entertained for weeks. Come explore and discover its style, to fully appreciate this city's beauty.

Fast Facts

Guadalajara Fast Facts

The Centro Histórico (city center), with all its plazas, churches, and museums, will obviously be of interest to the visitors from all over the world. The west side is Guadalajara's modern, cosmopolitan district while the northwest corner is Zapopan, home of Guadalajara's patron saint.

Activities

Guadalajara Activities

Guadalajara is a perfect place to have fun, since it has a variety of entertainment centers such as funfairs, huge parks, movie theaters, theaters, restaurants, show centers and much more. Must visits include the Degollado Theater and the Plazas.

Special Events

Guadalajara Special Events

On September 15, a massive crowd assembles in front of the Governor's Palace to await the traditional grito (shout for independence) at 11pm. The grito commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo de Costilla's cry for independence in 1810. 

Restaurants

Guadalajara Restaurants

In Guadalajara,the fusion of flavors is reflected in a remarkably large choice of restaurants such as first class specialists in Jalisco cuisine who prepare traditional dishes like manchamanteles, tongue in pipian sauce, adobado style loin, and traditional mutton birria.

Nightlife

Guadalajara Nightlife

Guadalajara is a city of music lovers and there are a lot of places to enjoy many different types of music like a tranquil bohemian bar to spend a pleasant and calm night, combined with the many restaurants that feature live music, to the extravagant discos with the ultimate in technology and music.