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Guadalajara is known worldwide for its traditional hospitality, with a wide variety of cultural and recreational attractions and delicious cuisine. Visitors to Guadalajara will find themselves in a city of attractive, tree-shaded avenues and fascinating buildings. It is a vibrant city whose attractions will keep you entertained for weeks. As you explore and discover its style, you will come to fully appreciate its beauty.

Guadalajara History

The city of Guadalajara is the capital of the State of Jalisco; Guadalajara is the nation's second most important and largest urban area. Portrayed as a "kind city", Guadalajara also takes 2nd place in the Mexican business world after Mexico City and before Monterrey. But most of all, it is known for its people. More than just a city, it represents Mexican culture with its folklore, the renowned Mariachi, handcrafts, tequila and the national sport, charrera. That is why your Guadalajara vacations, will be the best ones of your lifetime.

Contemporary Guadalajara represents modern Mexico in the strength of its economic, industrial, commercial and service infrastructure, together with legacy of four and a half centuries of culture, endorsed by the richness of the religious and civil architecture and by the hard work of inhabitants.

Few cities can offer such a variety of interesting things to see and do, involving the visitors in a cultural, historical and legendary atmosphere. You can begin your enchantment by visiting the Historical Center and its magnificent buildings, such as the Instituto Cultural Cabaas named as "World Heritage Site" by the UNESCO.

The Metropolitan Area and surrounding towns represent one of the most important tourism regions in the country. From one moment to the next, you can travel from a contemporary setting to places that still maintain traces of their colonial past. There is also a great range of activities to interest visitors. In just one region you can appreciate many of the symbols of the Mexican spirit and culture: handcrafts, tequila, mariachi music and religious faith.

The exceptional climate, natural beauty and friendly charm of the inhabitants are some of the special characteristics that have made it famous as the Pearl of the West.

Zapopan y Tlaquepaque

The municipality of Zapopan is right next door to Guadalajara and completely integrated into the Metropolitan Area. It is a rapidly growing city, and a strong promoter of the arts and culture. Start your tour at the Historic City Center where you will find the sanctuary of the Virgin of Zapopan.

The city of Tlaquepaque is one of the most important centers for craft production in Latin America. It has an attractive Historic City Center with stone-paved streets and colonial Mexican architecture. Its vocation as a flourishing center for crafts and folk art is evident as you stroll among the hundreds of galleries that promote the production of local crafts people. You will find yourself immersed in a truly creative environment. During your Guadalajara vacations you will have fun in the company of your family and friends!