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- Plaza de Armas: The Heart of Guadalajara. As you step into the Plaza de Armas, the vibrant epicenter of Guadalajara, you’re immediately enveloped in the city’s dynamic pulse.
- Guadalajara Cathedral. In the heart of Guadalajara stands its magnificent Cathedral, a blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Moorish styles, and home to one of the largest organs in Mexico, originally from France.
- Palacio de Gobierno. The Palacio de Gobierno (State of Jalisco Government Building) is a key site in Guadalajara, important for both its government role and its history.
- Museo Regional de Guadalajara. Located in a beautiful 18th-century building, the Regional Museum of Guadalajara stands as a dynamic center, offering a vast collection of paleontological, archaeological, historical, and ethnographic pieces.
Guadalajara (/ ˌ ɡ w ɑː d əl ə ˈ h ɑːr ə / GWAH-də-lə-HAR-ə, Spanish: [ɡwaðalaˈxaɾa] ⓘ) is a city in western Mexico and the capital of the state of Jalisco.According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 7th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642 people, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twentieth largest metropolitan area in the Americas.
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- Instituto Cultural de Cabañas. In the downtown historic core, the World Heritage-listed Instituto Cultural Cabañas (formerly called Hospicio Cabañas) is a splendid Neoclassical former hospital and orphanage built at the beginning of the 19th century.
- Guadalajara Cathedral. While occupying much of the lovely public square known as Plaza de Armas, the beautiful Guadalajara Cathedral (Catedral de Guadalajara) stands with its façade fronting the adjoining Plaza de los Laureles, a smaller square with an impressive fountain.
- Expiatory Temple (Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento) Although one of Guadalajara's newer churches - construction started in 1897 and didn't end until 1972 - the Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento is undoubtedly one of the finest religious structures in the city.
- The Government Palace. Steps from the cathedral in the finest of Guadalajara's four main squares, the Plaza de Armas, stands the Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno).
- Cathedral
- Hospicio Cabañas
- Templo Expiatorio Del Santísimo Sacramento
- Tlaquepaque
- Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres
- Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
- Palacio de Gobierno
- Plaza de La Liberación
- San Juan de Dios Market
- Bosque Colomos
The main church for the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, the cathedral is edged by four plazas that form a cross shape. This monument has come through all kinds of catastrophes, including no fewer than seven earthquakes. One in 1818 brought down the dome and the towers, which were rebuilt later in the century in a neo-Gothic style. The remainder of the ...
A World Heritage Site, this immense complex was established in 1791 as a hospital, almshouse, orphanage and workhouse. With a large rectangular footprint, it has the same kind of format as Madrid’s El Escorial or Les Invalides in Paris. Something interesting about Hospicio Cabañas is that everything is laid out on one level, to make it easier for t...
A shining piece of neo-Gothic architecture, this church was built over 75 years between 1897 and 1972. With dainty tracery, crockets, a rose window and mosaics in its tympana, it’s almost indistinguishable from a European Medieval building. That is no accident, as the church’s stonework and fittings were handmade using the same methods. The church’...
Once a city of its own, Tlaquepaque was engulfed by the conurbation in the 20th century, and is set just six kilometres southeast of the centre of Guadalajara. The Historic Centre of Tlaquepaque is as pretty as it gets, with historic mansions, orange trees, colonial churches and a beautiful arcaded plaza, El Parián. This is traced by bars and resta...
In the very centre of the city, opposite the cathedral, is a monument behind railings, paying homage to the State of Jalisco’s most prominent figures. Designed by the architect Vicente Mendiola and built in 1952, the rotunda has 17 fluted columns without capitals or bases, arranged in a circle. In the frieze above is an inscription reading “Jalisco...
This 17th-century Franciscan church complex is in Zapopan, eight kilometres northwest of Guadalajara Cathedral. The basilica has theatrical colonial Baroque architecture, fronted by a gateway that has a pair of powerful Ionic columns. Passing through to the courtyard you’ll be greeted by a sumptuous facade of scrolls and delicately sculpted reliefs...
The seat of Guadalajara’s Municipal Council is an eye-catching neo-Colonial building completed in 1952. The facade has an arcade, pinnacles and Guadalajara’s carved coat of arms, while the interior is known for the massive murals that decorate its hallways and chambers. These were painted by José Clemente Orozco and Gabriel Flores, another of the l...
There are four plazas around the cathedral, all with food vendors if you’re up for a tamale, taco or torta (sandwich). The largest public space is Plaza de la Liberación to the east. This square, drawn up in 1952, is often used for free concerts and is known locally as the “Plaza de las Dos Copas”, for its two fountains shaped like wine glasses. Th...
Guadalajara has the largest indoor market in Latin America. The San Juan de Dios Market was built in 1958, taking up 40,000 square metres and with 2,980 stalls. These sell almost anything you can think of, be it shoes, DVDs, eyeglasses, homewares, electrical and clothing. Tourists flock to the market’s many arts and crafts stalls, found along with ...
At the boundary between Guadalajara and Zapopan is a lush 92-hectare park with more than 32,000 trees. At Bosque Colomos you’ll meet families having picnics under eucalyptus trees and jogging trails that weave deep into the woodland. The park has a Japanese garden for a few minutes of quiet contemplation, and at the centre is a large lake, supporti...
Forest park with various types of trails, from asphalt to dirt track. 8. Basilica de Zapopan. This beautifully ornate church, built in 1690, is one of the city's oldest structures. 9. Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco.
Aug 1, 2022 · Bring layers (and sometimes an umbrella) Guadalajara is known for its temperate daytime temperatures, hovering in the 70s and 80s year-round. Evenings are another story. In winter, bring warm clothing and a jacket for the sometimes frigid air. In summer, a light sweater will do. Add an umbrella to your summer packing list, especially in July ...
Nov 13, 2022 · Jalisco does however play host to some interesting ruins; Guachimontones is a lesser known archaeological site, located in the town of Teuchitlán. Around a two-hour bus journey from Guadalajara, this wonderful spot is worth paying a visit.
