- Birria at Las 9 Esquinas, torta ahogada at Tortas Toño
- Tejuino and jericalla on the plazas
- Mariachi dinner at El Parian in Tlaquepaque
Guadalajara Travel Guide
The cathedral of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Guadalajara is Mexico's second city and its most traditionally Mexican big city: mariachi, tequila and charros come from here, and the historic center still revolves around its cathedral and plazas. It is big but manageable, with a real neighbourhood feel in the Roma-like Colonia Americana.
Tlaquepaque, technically its own town, is the craft and mariachi quarter. Tequila town and Lake Chapala are the classic day trips.
What to do in Guadalajara
Historic center
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Guadalajara Cathedral The twin-spired cathedral on the Plaza de Armas. - 2
Instituto Cultural Cabanas The UNESCO hospice with Orozco's frescoes. - 3
Teatro Degollado The neoclassical theater of the historic center. - 4
Mercado San Juan de Dios One of Latin America's largest indoor markets.
Neighbourhoods and day trips
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Tlaquepaque Craft workshops, mariachi restaurants and the Parian. - 2
Tequila The agave town and distillery tours, an hour away. - 3
Colonia Americana The food-and-nightlife quarter of art deco streets.
Guadalajara Hotel Guide
How to choose the best places to stay in Guadalajara. Verified properties below; for the full list, search live availability on Booking.com.
Mid-range
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
The high-rise business hotel with city views.
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Luxury
Quinta Real Guadalajara
The hacienda-style luxury hotel in the west of the city.
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Where to eat
Getting there and around
Guadalajara International (GDL) is 30 minutes from the center. The light rail and Macrobus cover the city; Tequila is an hour by bus or the Jose Cuervo Express.
Eating in Guadalajara
Fledge Food has a full guide to how Guadalajara eats: its defining dishes and how to order them, street food decoded, the markets, and the neighborhoods to eat in.