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Besides being beautiful and filled with history, Guadalajara is a perfect place to have fun, since it has a variety of entertainment centers such as funfairs, huge parks, movie theaters, theaters, restaurants, show centers and much more. Must visits include the Degollado Theater, the Regional Museum, the City Museum, the Government Palace, and the Plazas, featuring the symbol that has become emblematic of Guadalajara, the towers of the Cathedral. Dont miss these beautiful Guadalajara attractions!

Cathedral

Not all cathedrals have as commanding a presence as the one that dominates the historic center of the city of Guadalajara. The Cathedrals two towers, rising to a height of 65 meters, have a truly striking appearance and have become the symbol of the city. This building was constructed in 1561 at the request of Philip II, King of Spain. The original towers collapsed during an earthquake in 1818. The dome was rebuilt after the quake of 1875. The design combines Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and neoclassical elements. It has the second-largest organ in the country. During the War of Independence it served as a refuge for insurgent troops. Come and enjoy Guadalara sightseeing at the most!

Degollado Theater

It has been used for opera performances since 1856, when it opened with the opera Lucia di Lammermoor, with Angela Peralta in the lead role. Italian theater influenced the highly decorative neo-classical style of the theater. The vaulted ceiling is covered with frescos drawn from the fourth canto of the Divine Comedy. This theater was initially called the Alarcn Theater. The portico consists of 16 trabeate columns in the style of the Corinthian order and is complemented by images of Apollo and the Nine Muses. It is used for concerts, opera, classical ballet, recitals, theater and works by national and international performance artists.

Cabaas Cultural Institute

This has become a cultural and architectural reference for visitors touring Guadalajara. The main attraction is the Man of Fire, a mural created by the artist Jose Clemente Orozco. The building was designed by the architect Manuel Tols at the end of the 18th century. The construction was finished in 1845. The neoclassical style is evident in the porticos triangular pediment. Incide are 23 patios and 106 rooms. From its founding until 1980 it was The House of Mercy, a home for orphans. It is named after the man who advocated the creating of the building, the Bishop Juan Ruiz de Cabaas y Crespo. It has galleries, a performance theater, a movie theater and multiple-use rooms.

Mariachis

Wherever you go in Jalisco, you can hear mariachi music. The popularity of mariachi is such that the whole world identifies it with Mexico and it has become a fundamental part of the national folk culture. Playing in groups of five or more instruments, the mariachi musicians have added trumpets and violins to create unique sounds. When you see the mariachi arrive, dressed in their elegant suits and sombreros, you know that the party is about to begin!

La Charreria

In a festival that combines elegance, mastery and challenge, men display extraordinary grace and self-assurance as they bring enormous animals under control. This ritual has turned into Mxicos national sport par excellence. It is also an art, as reflected in the handsome clothing worn by the charros and, above all, in the exquisite precision of their movements. Events are held in special arenas called lienzos. Mariachis perform throughout the event.

Tour by "Calandria"

One of the most romantic Guadalajara attractions! These horse-drawn carriages tour the city center. They havent changed in essense since the old days: they are lit by side-lanterns and have a canopy roof; other than that, there is a great variety of styles and colors. In the old days, all of the carriages were painted yellow, just like a bird called a calandria or lark. The coach-man is a reliable guide who narrates an anecdotal history of Guadalajara. Hire a calandria in front of the Regional Museum, San Juan de Dios market or San Francisco garden.

Tequila

This town carries what is possibly the best-known Mexican name abroad. The main attractions are the destilleries the produce the most famous Mexican beverage in the world, the agave fields that surround it, and the National Tequila Museum which narrates its fascinating history.

Tonala

This old pre-Hispanic town is located 14 km from Guadalajaras city center. Tonala is a small town that still has the unhurried atmosphere that is so much a part of its craft tradition. Men and women live from their work of painting, combining colors, modeling and enameling. Their work is a creative ritual, reflected in the beautiful handcrafted works that now adorn homes and buildings around the world. There are numerous shops on the main streets of the town.

Chapala Lake

As you travel towards eastern Jalisco, you will come across the vast, beautiful Chapala Lake. At 78.5 km. long and 20.5 km. wide, it covers an area larger than the Dead Sea. It is surrounded by charming towns and its famous by its seafood and horseback riding. Ten minutes from Chapala is the picturesque town of Ajijic. Here there is a vibrant cultural, art and craft scene which is well worth exploring. You will next find San Juan Cosala, a town that is well-known for its hot springs. These place is one of the most beautiful Guadalajara sightseeings!

Before the landscape magnificence, hundreds of tourists from Canada and the United States have relocated here and settle down on its shores. These settlements, forming numerous communities, have been integrated into the natural population of the region, in a blossoming artistic, cultural and social melting spot.