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If you're looking for the 'real' Mexico, this is the place to find it. Birthplace of tequila, mariachi music, sombreros, charreadas (rodeos) and the Mexican Hat Dance, cosmopolitan Guadalajara is the place to immerse yourself in Mexican culture.
Part of Guadalajara's appeal is that it has many of the attractions of Mexico City - a vibrant culture, fine museums and galleries, a lively nightlife and great food - but few of the capital's problems. It's modern, well-organized and unpolluted, with enough attractions to please every visitor.
Fast Facts
Population
4,000,000
Currency
Name: Mexican Peso
Code: MXN
Symbol: $
Electrical Plugs
127V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -6
Country Dialing Code
+52
Weights & Measures
Metric
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