Introduction
A little less than 250 miles north-west of Mexico's capital stands Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco. With 5 million inhabitants, it's less than a quarter of the size of its neighbouring megalopolis, but nevertheless Guadalajara is an important city; colourful and vibrant, and is also one of Mexico's colonial gems.
Guadalajara is often described as the most Mexican of all cities in Mexico; partly because the culture here is traditionally Mexican in so many ways.
The Guadalajara area is known as the birthplace of the world famous Mariachi bands and also as the home of the Mexican hat dance.
Another great Mexican product, and one of its greatest exports - Tequila - also began life in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara is still one of the main Tequila producing areas in Mexico today.
Guadalajara's month-long October Festival attracts visitors from all over the world and performers from all over Mexico for a wide variety of music, cultural and artistic events.
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Getting There & Around
You can fly to Guadalajara from the US and other points in Mexico including Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, and Monterrey.
There is also the option to travel to Guadalajara on a luxury bus from Mexico City - the trip takes around 7-8 hours.
The airport is on the south-side of Guadalajara, and it will take about 45 minutes for your taxi or ground transportation to get into the city centre from there.
Guadalajara's Taxis are officially metered, but taxis here have been known not to use them.
Renting a car would be a smart option you're thinking about travelling around this region, as it will give you the freedom and flexibility to see more of the area and its surrounding attractions effectively.
Attractions
Colonial Centre : Guadalajara's colonial centre has five main Plazas, the main one in the middle of the city hosts the city's amazing twin-tower Cathedral, with the other four plazas surrounding it in all directions.
The two main Plazas are the Plaza de las Armas (the most attractive) and Plaza Tapatia. The Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) is the seat of Government here.
Plaza de los Mariachis offers you the opportunity to eat and drink while Mariachis play and serenade you.
Parque Agua Azul : This is Guadalajara's main park, and offers green serenity and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of Guadalajara's city life. There's a children's play area here as well as a train ride. The park also hosts an aviary and nearby is the city's Anthropology Museum.
Plaza del Sol Area : This area of the city hosts all of the city's fine restaurants, glossy shopping areas and malls, luxury hotels, and is the main commercial area in downtown Guadalajara.
Museums : Museo Regional de Guadalajara (Regional Museum of Guadalajara), Museo de Arqueologia del Occidente de Mexico (Museum of Archaeology of Western Mexico), Museo de la Ciudad (City Museum) and Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara (Guadalajara's University Art Museum)
are famous museums that you can visit in Guadalajara.
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