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    Introduction

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Guadalajara is known as the Pearl of the West or the City of Roses. For many years, it was considered a stopover on the way to other places. Over the last few decades, however, it has become a popular tourist destination in its own right—mode... Continue reading »

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    History

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    Since the pre-Hispanic period, Guadalajara was considered a kind of outpost in the Mexican west. Gradually it has become a tourist destination recognized globally for it rich cultural heritage, traditions, exhibits as well as its congresses a... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Guadalajara is a beautiful tourist destination, bustling centre for international business and a gateway between southern and northern Mexico. Accommodating the flourishing tourist industry, the great number of events organized annually and g... Continue reading »

  • Food

    Eat drink

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Inside, outdoor, elegant, casual, formal, wild or serene, throughout Guadalajara there are bars, restaurants and clubs for every kind of taste. Avenida López Mateos A wide assortment of restaurants is found along this main avenue. Refin... Continue reading »

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    Entertainment

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    With more than 450 years of history and as capital of the state of Jalisco—the fourth largest in population and one of the three most prosperous in the country—Guadalajara is called the Perla de Occidente (Pearl of the West). There is an infi... Continue reading »

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    Tours

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    Touring the Historic Centre Touring the Centro Histórico of Guadalajara is a unique experience, opening the senses to a world of beauty, tradition and artistic endeavours from colonial days. Plazas, gardens, buildings and streets speak of... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Getting There: By Air: The Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) (+52 33 3688 5120 / http://www.aeropuertosmexico.com), is located 12 miles southeast of downtown Guadalajara. Airlines serving the Airport include: Aero... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Guadalajara State: Jalisco Country: Mexico Guadalajara by the Numbers: Population: 4,640,000 Elevation: 5005 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 35.8 inches Average January Temperature: 60 degrees F Average July Temperature: 71 degrees... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Guadalajara is the second-largest city in Mexico (with 3.5 million inhabitants, it's a very distant second to Mexico City), but because it's the homeland of mariachi music, the jarabe tapatío (the Mexican hat dance), and tequila, many conside... Continue reading »

  • Planning

    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There & Departing By Plane -- Guadalajara's international airport is a 25- to 45-minute ride from the city. Taxi tickets to Guadalajara, priced by zone, are for sale in front of the airport ($15/£8.25 to downtown area). Taxis are t... Continue reading »

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    Fast facts

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    American Express -- The local office is at Av. Vallarta 2440, Plaza los Arcos, Local A-1 (tel. 33/3818-2323); it's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to noon. Area Code -- The telephone area code is 33. Books,... Continue reading »

Guadalajara Travel Experiences

Traveler Photos of Guadalajara

The Cathedral in Guadalajara The sky last night...I have never seen a storm like it! Bizarre back of zoo area complete with valleys, canyons and mountains! This lion had a rather fetching head of 80s hair.
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