Guadalajara, means “Valley of the Stone”, the capital of Jalisco that is located right in the center of Mexico, picturesque wherever you see it. Its streets are a reflection of authentic Mexico full of mariachi, tequila and traditions. Its historic center houses beautiful temples, monuments and squares through which you can walk comfortably.
The Pearl of the West is from corner to corner an incomparable beauty. Visit the Plaza de Armas while touring the Historic Center. This site has a beautiful kiosk that represents the four seasons of the year, its architecture will remind you of the Art Noveau style. If you are lucky you will find the traditional mariachi playing Mexican sounds and you will surely hear the song Guadalajara, whose author José “Pepé” Guizar portrays various scenes of the city.
The Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau has some recommendations to prepare your plan and enjoy the Perla Tapatia during the Holy Week and Easter holidays.
The heart of the city awaits your family
Where to start to know or meet again with Guadalajara? For its beautiful Historic Center! If you haven’t been to the heart of the city for a long time, you’ll be surprised how it has been embellished; Without a doubt, you can start with the Cabañas Museum, an icon of Guadalajara and a World Heritage Site, be amazed by the architecture and the impressive frescoes of the great muralist. Jose Clemente Orozco.
behold the Throat cut theatre It is also a must when visiting Guadalajara; With some luck and good planning, they could be spectators of a play or concert inside.
For Holy Week and Easter, religious fervor is intense in the capital of Jalisco, so you can take advantage of these days to visit the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral; Both its interior and exterior will dazzle you. In addition, these days are ideal to taste the famous and traditional empanadas, there are sweet and savory ones.
If you like history and archaeology, the Historical Center of Guadalajara offers a wide variety of museums for all tastes, you have at hand the Regional Museum of Guadalajara, the City Museum or if you prefer the Wax Museum, next to the Plaza de la Liberación.
In turn, they will be able to walk along Paseo Alcalde, which allows them to contemplate on some days traveling artistic works and shows, sculptures such as Tree Inside and comfortably move to nearby points of Guadalajara, such as the Sanctuary area or the two temples.
The incredible thing about visiting the Historic Center of Guadalajara, in addition to knowing part of the history of our city, is having the opportunity to delight your palate with a large number of gastronomic options, for example, the famous donitas, the jericallas, the sugary churros , the tejuino and get to know the Mexican food restaurants. Not far from this point you can enjoy the typical dishes of Guadalajara, such as the drowned cake, meat in its juice or a good plate of birria.
And what is near Guadalajara?
If you and your family are used to traveling on the road and want to know more about Jaliscoyou can go to the following destinations that are a few hours from Guadalajara.
Do you want forest? A couple of hours away are Mazamitla and Tapalpa, two of the Magical Towns of Jalisco and that will delight you with the connection you can have with nature in these two destinations. In both, renting a cabin and spending unforgettable moments in front of a campfire becomes something unmissable. Both Mazamitla and Tapalpa offer you eco-tourism adventures, so prepare your most exploring side.
If you are still interested in knowing more about the culture and history of the region, you should not miss the Guachimontones Archaeological Zone; Just one hour from Guadalajara, this place provides a special vibe for every traveler, as well as the opportunity to get to know firsthand a culture as spectacular as the Teuchitlan Tradition.
Last but not least, you can end your vacation resting in a wonderful way in the Ribera de Chapala, both in the Magical Town of Ajijic as the municipality that shares its name with the largest lake in Mexico. In these places there are activities such as swimming, kayaking, paddle surfing, water skiing, and paragliding or microlight flights for those who are also looking for water and adventure activities.
- To take into account: From Mexico City to the city of Guadalajara there are 6 hours of distance.
- Guadalajara has a wide range of hotels, restaurants and attractions.
