All roads lead to Guadalajara! (map) This city which name means “Stone Valley” is picturesque wherever you see it. The streets reflect a Mexico full of mariachi, tequila and traditions. Its downtown hosts beautiful temples, monuments and plazas where you can comfortably go for a walk.

It is home to numerous landmarks, including *Guadalajara Cathedral (map), the *Teatro Degollado (map), the *Templo Expiatorio (map), the *Hospicio Cabañas (map), and the San Juan de Dios Market (map) — the largest indoor market in Latin America.

Guadalajara is a global city and one of Mexico’s most important cultural centers. It is home to numerous mainstays of Mexican culture, including Mariachi, Tequila, and Birria and hosts numerous notable events.

Guadalajara has a lively cultural life. The city exhibits works by international artists and is a must-see for international cultural events whose radius of influence reaches most of the countries of Latin America, including the southwestern United States. >> *Culture of Guadalajara

Guadalajara proper is divided into four districts corresponding approximately to the northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast quarters of the city. At the center of everything is the main area of interest to tourists, the Centro Histórico (map), or the historic downtown. Most of your time will probably be spent here.

Guadalajara has a vibrant nightlife that’s spread out all over the city, from the touristy places in the Centro Histórico (Plaza de la Liberación is a good place to start your search, map) to the college bars in Zapopan. However, perhaps the most active bar district in Guadalajara is centered along Avenida Chapultepec (map) between Hidalgo (map) and Niños Héroes (map), about 2 km west of the Centro Histórico.

The city hosts the Feria Internacional Gastronómica en Guadalajara (International Gastronomy Fair) each year in September showcasing Mexican and international cuisines. Many restaurants, bars, bakeries and cafés participate as well as producers of beer, wine and tequila.

*Tequila (map) – 65km in the west. Situated in a picturesque countryside setting, it’s perhaps the quintessential Guadalajara side trip, and is the best place to sample Mexico’s favorite liquor.

These temporary open-air street markets or bazaars are a Mexican tradition dating back to the Aztec days, and are a great way to get up close and personal with local culture at its most real—and score some bargains in the process. Some of the biggest tianguis in Guadalajara include:

Liberty Market (Mercado Libertad, map). Known by locals as Mercado San Juan de Dios, is a very busy, multi-story enclosed market; with hundreds of vendors, it’s the largest market in Latin America. The market also houses a very popular and very good food court featuring everything from seafood to local favorites like birria (goat stew) and pozole (hominy and pork stew).

Tianguis el Baratillo (map). The largest tianguis in Guadalajara, this market sells anything and everything—tools, furniture, food, clothes and accessories, kitchenware, toys, and all manner of other articles—with an emphasis on used items sold at great bargains (hence its name El Baratillo, which roughly translates as “The Flea Market”).

Busca Tu Ruta (Search for Your Route).

One particularly useful method for getting back and forth between the Centro Histórico and the Zona Rosa/Minerva area is the Guadalajara Trolley Bus (Trolebús de Guadalajara). Westbound trolleys travel along Avenida Vallarta; eastbound trolleys along Avenida Hidalgo.

BUS: The new main bus station, Estacionamiento Central de Autobuses Guadalajara (map), is in the suburb of Tonalá, which serves all long-distance routes (generally those which leave the state of Jalisco). From the new bus station to the Centro Histórico it’s convenient by the subway or e-hailing.

mexicoautobuses.com • ClickBus. If traveling by bus, be sure to take the express (first class) buses (directo, sin escalas, primera clase), if available ⇒ ADO, Primera Plus, and ETN.

TRAIN: Amtrak (San Diego, Yuma, Del Rio и El Paso). The only available passenger train is the Chihuahua al Pacific Railway (CHEPE) operated by Ferromex between Los Mochis and the city of Chihuahua, through the Copper Canyon.

AIRPORT: aeropuertosgap.com.mx – operates 12 airports in the Pacific region of Mexico.

FERRY: Baja Ferries – Provides ferry services between Baja California and the mainland (La Paz ⇔ Topolobampo). Ultramar – Offers ferry services to popular destinations like Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. Ferries Mexico – Offers information on ferry services in Mexico, including routes, schedules, and fares.

Hello guys 😉 so this is my Guadalajara Travel Guide. Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico and its located in the state of Jalisco. It is the birth place of Tequila, Mariachis and is one of the most vibrant cities in Mexico.

In this video I show you different parts of the city like the historic center, Americana, Tlaquepaque and Puerta de Hierro. I also give you some fun facts about Guadalajara and show you the best things to do in Guadalajara.

⇒ video source: Israel Plata / youtube.com /

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