Things to do in Guadalajara
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Máskaras
A popular bar where gay men and lesbians mix. It’s especially popular in the afternoon.
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Sanborns
Downstairs from the dining room is a rack with English language magazines, maps and books.
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Museo Nacional de la Cerámica
The Museo Nacional de la Cerámica houses an eclectic array of pots from all over Mexico.
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El Desván de Don Quijote
This speck of a shop has stacks of used English paperbacks; the owner’s often willing to buy or trade.
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Sandi Bookstore
About 1km west of Avenida López Mateos, the best English-language bookstore has an extensive travel section.
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Mercado Corona
Near downtown is this block-long market with cheap electronics, clothes, household items, knick-knacks and food.
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Libros y Arte
Located at the Instituto Cultural de Cabañas, this bookstore has art and children's books in Spanish and English.
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Cineforo
The Universidad de Guadalajara’s Cineforo shows Hollywood classics and international art-house flicks.
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Teté, Arte y Diseño
Teté, Arte y Diseño offers massive chandeliers, reproduction antique hardware and one-of-a-kind woodcarvings.
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Teatro Degollado
The Teatro Degollado is a downtown cultural center that hosts a range of drama, dance and music performances.
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Ex-Convento del Carmen
The Ex-Convento del Carmen is a downtown cultural center that hosts a range of drama, dance and music performances.
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Villa Madrid
Great stop for licuados, juices, fruit cocktails and yoghurt done six different ways. There's live music on Saturday at 19:00.
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Instituto Cultural de Cabañas
The Instituto Cultural de Cabañas is a downtown cultural center that hosts a range of drama, dance and music performances.
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Museo Regional de Tonalá
The carved wood and ceramic masks at the Museo Regional de Tonalá are outstanding. Many are decorated with real animal teeth and horsehair.
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Parque Revolución
West of the city center, where Av Juárez meets Av Federalismo, is shady Parque Revolución, which has become a haven for pierced skaters.
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Bisquets Guadalajara
A great breakfast spot, with baskets of fresh pastries, from pan chocolate to pecan rolls. It also serves eggs, omelets and enchiladas.
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Orígenes
Orígenes is smaller than Antigua de México, but it has a tremendous lighting selection, elegant hammocks and some funky cowhide handbags.
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Museo de la Ciudad
This museum has some nice historical details, such as colonial armor, spears and locks, swords and mandolins that tell the history of Guadalajaran laymen.
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Sandy's
This bright, second-story lunch spot overlooks the Rotonda de los Jaliscenses Ilustres and the Cathedral. It's popular among vegetarians for its salad bar.
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Galerías Guadalajara
The newest, biggest mall, Galerías Guadalajara, is 8km west of downtown, served by bus 25. The mall is open from approximately 10am to 9pm.
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Kristy & Edwards
This lunch stand with a splash of color is across from the post office and serves burritos, fresh pressed and blended jugos (around $10) and burgers.
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Antigua de México
Gorgeous furniture showpieces, like benches carved from a single tree, are displayed at Antigua de México in expansive, old-world courtyards.
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Selva Mágica
Off Calzada Independencia Nte, is Selva Mágica. It has four large roller coasters and five live animal shows daily (dolphins, seals and birds).
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Los Cirios
A high-end candle factory and showroom, Los Cirios makes centerpiece candles in all shapes, sizes, colors and scents. Some are nearly 2m tall.
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Viceroy Tabaquería
A central Guadalajara tobacco shop that doubles as downtown’s best tequila vendor. It has more than 100 labels of tequila at great prices and even offers tastings.
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