Known as the land of tequila and mariachi, Guadalajara is a quieter alternative to Mexico City. Sprawling with upscale restaurants, coffee houses, and nightclubs, the place is also enriched with history and culture – making it a perfect destination. Thinking where to start? LatinOFare has it all sorted for you with this Guadalajara travel guide.
When to Travel: Guadalajara has a lovely weather all year round, but October through December is the best time to visit the city; the weather is dry, and the calendar is full of festivals. If looking for a budget travel, then LatinOFare suggests booking your travel tickets during its low season-January through May.
Getting around: Use Mibici-the city’s public bike system, hop into a bus or a metro. You can even call for Taxis or Uber.
Top Things to do:
- Begin with the hip Tlaquepaque, an artisan area full of wood carvings, jewelry, leather items, and handmade pottery. Enjoy the Mariachi music in El Parian, a lit area where restaurants surround the bandstand.
- Hit Mercado Libertad, one of Latin America’s largest indoor markets. Tlaquepaque and Tonala produces the best handicrafts and furniture.
- Take a street art tour exploring the city’s vibrant art scene. Learn about the incredible selection of Murals by Jose Clemente Orozco and tour the iconic buildings like the double-spired Guadalajara Cathedral and the Instituto Cultural de Cabanas. Explore the city’s other hidden gems talking about its beautiful culture.
- Centro Historico, Guadalajara’s historic center is worth a visit. Take a stroll down to the Plaza de la Liberacion.
- Visiting the city without a day in Tequila (the nearby town) is out of question. Book a tour to Tequila for the tastings of this Mexican Spirit.
Food& Drink: Enriched with culinary culture, Guadalajara gives you an abundance of options to eat. From lip-smacking street food at the Tlaquepaque, top restaurants to dine at Centro Historico, to Chapultepec with Guadalajara’s best cuisine, the city spoils you with choice. Make sure you try the city’s signature delicacy like the torta ahogada (the drowned sandwich), a pork filled roll dunked in a pool of spicy salsa, and birria, a stewed goat meet dish. Sample the region’s tequila straight-up or in a cocktail.
Where to Stay: Being the central location, Centro Historico is the most impressive area to stay in. Whether you want to shop, visit the top attractions or dine, this place has it all. Apart from that, Tlaquepaque, is a great place for someone who wants to enjoy the local culture and live music.
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