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Just an edit of an after hours picture from the office. We have a great view of the city. Looks awesome by night with the lights of the city.

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Overview

As Mexico’s second-largest city, Guadalajara delivers a less frenetic alternative to the nation’s capital. And, while many of the images recognized as Mexican have their roots here – mariachi music, wide-brimmed sombreros, the Mexican hat dance and charreadas (rodeos) – Guadalajara is as much a vanguard of the new Mexico as it is guardian of the old. An embarrassment of museums and theaters drive the cultural life forward, fusion chefs have sharpened the edges of an already legendary culinary scene and foresighted local planners are doing their damnedest to tackle the traffic.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Instituto Cultural de Cabañas

Guadalajara

Standing proudly at the eastern end of dramatic Plaza Tapatía is one of Guadalajara’s architectural landmarks, and a Unesco World Heritage site since 1997…

Catedral de Guadalajara

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Guadalajara’s cathedral is the city’s most conspicuous landmark with distinctive neo-Gothic towers built after an earthquake toppled the originals in…

Guachimontones Archaeological Site

Guadalajara

Just 40km west of Guadalajara is the fascinating and distinctive archaeological site known as Guachimontones – one of the only ancient ruins in the world…

Basílica de Zapopan

Guadalajara

One of the city's most important churches, the Basílica de Zapopan, built in 1730, is home to Nuestra Señora de Zapopan, a petite statue of the Virgin…

Tonalá Street Market

Guadalajara

On Thursday and Sunday, Tonalá bursts into a huge street market that sprouts on Avenida Tonaltecas and crawls through dozens of streets and alleys and…

Museo Pantaleón Panduro

Guadalajara

This superb collection of over 500 pieces of national folk art is housed in a converted religious mission and includes well-displayed miniature figurines,…

Museo de Arte Sacro de Guadalajara

Guadalajara

This pious collection astride the eastern flank of the cathedral is filled with dark and brooding 17th- to 18th-century religious art, as well as some…

Museo Regional de Guadalajara

Guadalajara

Guadalajara's most important museum tells the story of the city and the surrounding region, somewhat haphazardly, from prehistory to the revolution…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Time to Visit

Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city and the capital of the state of Jalisco, is blessed with sunny skies and spring-like weather year-round. This…

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Things to Know

Traveling to Guadalajara? Lucky you. Read up on all you need to know before you arrive in this vibrant Mexican city.

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Free Things to Do

The second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara is a complex metropolis conjuring images of colonial churches and outdoor markets, mariachi bands and…

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Best Neighborhoods

Don't miss these lively neighborhoods on your visit to Guadalajara.

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Day Trips

Guadalajara is a large, dynamic city. If you’re looking for a different side of Mexico or just need a break from all that urbanity, then you’re in luck.

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Money and Costs

Follow these money-saving tips to stretch your budget on a visit to Guadalajara.

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