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Guadalajara, Jalisco.

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Located 540 km northwest of Mexico City, Guadalajara is the proud capital of the state of Jalisco and the second largest city with a population of the Mexican Republic. Endowed with an excellent temperature ranging between 11 and 26 ° C, this city is considered one of the three largest in the country and home to some of the symbols of Mexican culture (handicrafts, charreria, mariachi, the Hat Dance and tequila). Among its main attractions include: the magnificent architecture of its religious and historic buildings, especially the Hospice cabins, decorated with murals by the painter Jose Clemente Orozco and become a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, the beauty of the parks and natural surrounding it, such as La Primavera Forest, lung of the metropolis, or the Metropolitan Park, where he also performed countless sporting activities such as camping and ecotourism, as well as the traditional hospitality of its people, who have earned for its recognition as the "Pearl of the West." 

In its historical center you can visit the cathedral, with its towers that are the current symbol of the city Tapatio and the Teatro Degollado, monumental building of the nineteenth century, and one of the major art venues in the city. In its vicinity may hear Zapopan, the most important religious center of the west of the country; Tonala, birthplace of pottery Jalisco and only municipality in the country where crafts are produced using more than ten traditional techniques; Chapala, with its magical lake and the picturesque population of Tequila, where the most famous drink of Mexico, tequila, which invites celebration and festivity, and that will never be lacking in any of the bars and restaurants that make up the symphony of places where you can enjoy the night life with the flavor of the cakes drowned, the Pozole and the melodies performed by the unmistakable traditional mariachi.

Guadalajara

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ROADS, PLACES AND AROUND HIGHLIGHTS 

Route through the outskirts of Guadalajara. 

Leaving the "Pearl Tapatio" with the No. road. 44 in a southerly direction, you'll find two towns that now form an essential part of the metropolitan area of the city, and who are also prominent producers of handicrafts, which are exported to all parts of the world: 

  Tlaquepaque, considered one of the most important craft centers in Latin America, where they meet hundreds of galleries that promote the work of local artists, who are distinguished by using materials like leaves of maize, iron, copper goteado, the galvanized sheet, the petatillo, wood, leather, paper mache, ceramics and glass blowing, and Tonala, located just 7 km east of Tlaquepaque, where you can visit its famous handicraft tianguis on Thursday and Sunday, as well as its wealth of shops and establishments engaged in this work. 

No. Continuing down the road. 44, 48 miles south come to Lake Chapala, considered the largest body of water in Mexico, ideal for hiking, boat rides, cycling and horse ranches or visit charaleros. Continuing west, on the main road will come to Ajijic, 48 km south of Guadalajara, which is characterized by its adobe houses, red tile roofs and white walls and which highlights the Mangrove, the house of Porfirio Díaz. 

Ruta del Tequila. 
From Guadalajara, heading northwest on the highway No.. 15, discover the most important sites in this region thanks to its agricultural production, which specializes in the production of liquor or agave tequila, famous throughout the world. First, just 60 km to the northwest is Amatitán, where you can visit the ranch in San José del Refugio, which since 1870 remains one of the best houses distillers of tequila. 

Then, continuing on that path, you can reach the birthplace of the liquor emblem of Mexico: Tequila, located on the slopes of the volcano of the same name, in a region whose lands are the environmental ideal for the production of Agave Tequilana Weber, variety blue, which is cultivated to produce the true national drink and that can only lead the denomination of origin Tequila. Here, every weekend could give a tour of their distilleries through the "Tequila Express" or the "Tequila Bus," and enjoy the colonial architecture of the buildings of the Fifth Sauza, the factory perseverance and Rojeña Jose Cuervo. 


Contemporary Architecture 
Modern architecture that offers Guadalajara is the level of art in the world, while retaining its distinctive and traditional Mexican touch. Among the most important may appreciate include: 

Japanese Garden. Located in El Chaco No. streets. 3200, Cologne Fractionation Providence, within the Forest of Colomo, is a replica of a Japanese garden tradition of ceremonial. Open Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 20:00 hrs.; Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 to 19:00 hrs. 

Colomo house or castle. The street is located at No. Chaco. 3200, Cologne Fractionation Providence, within the Forest of Colom. It is a construction, the work of Ing. Augustine V. Pascal that once served as House of Water Management, nowadays works as a House of Culture. Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 19:30 hrs.; Sundays from 9:00 am to 14.00 pm. 

Public Library of the State. It is located at Av. No. Sept. 16. 879, Colonia Centro. It is a modern building which stands out for its spectacular dome, designed by the artist Gabriel Flores, which covers its reading room. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 20:00 hrs.; Saturdays from 9:00 to 15: 00 hrs. 

Source of Minerva. Located in a circle of Av. Vallarta, this source exhibits a bronze sculpture of the Roman goddess of wisdom, is one of the symbols of the city of Guadalajara. 

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE 
In the historic center of Guadalajara can admire beautiful buildings, religious and civil-that allow you to discover the architectural richness of this city, one of the most beautiful in Mexico. Among its most important buildings include: 

Teatro Degollado. It is located on the street Degollado, between Morelos and Av. Hidalgo. It is a neoclassical style building, built between 1855 and 1866. Its portico consists of 16 architrave of order Corinthian columns supporting the tympanum containing Apollo and the Nine Muses. The living room measures 20 m long by 18 wide with a capacity of 1453 spectators. The roof of the hall is decorated with a fresco of Canto IV of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. 

Instituto Cultural Cabanas. It is located at the far east of the Plaza Tapatio, on Paseo del No. Hospice. 8, between Av. Plaza Hidalgo and Lopez Portillo and Weber. It was a project of Manuel Tolsá, built by Jose Gutierrez and completed by the architect Manuel Ibarra. The building was completed in 1843 under a neoclassical style. The building has a rectangular shape and the main entrance displays an elegant portico with columns of the Tuscan order, its chapel is neo-classical-eclectic. Retains 23 courtyards surrounded by corridors style Herrera. In the beginning this forum was the primary function of accommodating children unprotected, now serves as a house of culture where they are taught various workshops and arts events are presented. 

Palacio Municipal. It is located at Av. Between Hidalgo and Avenida Pedro Loza. Mayor. Neoclassical style, the project's architect Vicente Mendiola was built between 1949 and 1952. It has two floors, its ground floor is surrounded by several portals. It has five panels of fine paintings of Gabriel Flores. This building houses the offices of the aldermen of the municipality of Guadalajara. 

Catedral Metropolitana. It is located at Av. September 16, between Hidalgo and Morelos. Dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, this work dates from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. Although a number of styles, stands the Gothic. The interior consists of nine chapels and three altars with neoclassical altarpieces. An important works is La Purisima Conception of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo; it is in the sacristy. 

Rotunda of Illustrious Jalisco. It is located between Av. Mayor and Av. Hidalgo and the streets and Independence High School. This circular monument dates back to 1951 and is composed by 17 columns without striated base or capital. It contains 98 polls, but only very few are occupied, in a special crypt lies the mummified body of Ramon Corona. In addition, 11 statues of Jalisco guarding the monument. 

ARTS AND CRAFTS 
In Guadalajara will find a wide variety of crafts, from the neighboring towns of Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Colotlán and Sayula, among the most representative: the blown glass, ironworks, jewelry, embroidery, ceramics, pottery, flowers, wool knits, sarapes, huaraches, shawls, rugs, chairs pear and apple, quarry and other colonial-style furniture, which may obtain in the markets Liberty and the Crown, as well as several shopping centers like the Center or the Plaza Magno Guadalajara Pavilion. 

FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS 
Guadalajara offers a number of festivities full of color and tradition, such as those devoted to the countless Solicitor of the Virgin Mary, who are in some of the main temples on the outskirts of the city, as in San Juan de los Lagos, where he holds a La Virgen de la Concepcion with a program of festivities around the day of Candelaria, from January 25 to February 2, with processions, music, various dances and fireworks. 

In Zapopan, the Basilica of the Virgin of Excitement, made a pilgrimage to the neighboring villages and ranches to return every October 12 to Zapopan, the day on which it is carried out with an impressive festival dances, serenades with mariachis and fireworks. Finally, in Talpa de Allende, is the biggest festival of Jalisco, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary of Talpa, in the month of March. 


MUSEUMS 
Guadalajara is considered the cultural capital of America, as it has many space museum where you can admire from history and the roots, up the most interesting manifestations of contemporary art. 

Wax Museum. It is located at Av. Morelos s / n. It displays more than 150 wax figures of characters from history, politics, entertainment and popular domain. Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. 

City Museum. It is located at No. Calzada Independencia. 684, between Contreras and Mariano Barcenas Medellin. It has eight rooms which explains the historical development, urban, and ethnographic art of the city. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 hrs. 

Casa Museo José Clemente Orozco. It is located at Av. Vallarta s / n. The farm where the painter lived now serves as a venue to showcase some of their personal objects and paintings, and photographs of his murals. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 15:00 pm. 

Regional Museum of the West. It is located in street No. Lyceum. 60, between Hidalgo and Independence. He is considered one of the largest buildings of historical and architectural value of the city center. It has an exhibition that covers the main pre-Hispanic cultures that lived in western Mexico. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm. and Sundays from 9:00 am to 15:00 pm. 

Archeology Museum of Western Mexico Lic. Jose Parras Arias. It is located at Calzada Independencia Sur s / n, Colonia Parque Agua Azul. Provides an overview of the history of pre-Hispanic cultures of Western Mexico, especially highlighting the dogs fattened figures of Colima. Open daily from 10:00 to 18:30 hrs. 

Museum of Arts, University of Guadalajara. It is located on Calle Juarez No.. 975. Hosted at the headquarters of the Chancellor of the university, offers exhibitions of various branches of the arts. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 hrs. and Sundays from 12:00 to 20:00 hrs. 

Museum of Journalism and Graphic Arts. It is located at Av. No. mayor. 255, Sector Center. It has two rooms in which objects are presented, machines and tools related to printing and graphics. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm. and Sundays from 10:30 to 15:00 hrs. 

FUN AND LEISURE 
Guadalajara has many spaces where you can share fun experiences with the whole family, having the most beautiful samples of animal species that are preserved in the zoo or its facilities in wilderness areas that make up part of their urban environment. 

Guadalajara Zoo. It is located at Av. Walk No. Zoo. 600. This important natural area is part of the Natural Park Huentitán, which also locates the Planetarium and the Amusement Park Selva Magica. Has 34 ha. extension, inhabited by more than 2000 species of animals, an aviary and serpentario largest in Latin America. Open daily from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs. 

Parque Agua Azul. It is located at Calzada Independencia No. Sur. 973, between Avenues Gonzalez and De Palms Gallo. Park is considered the most traditional of the city since the end of the nineteenth century. It has two sections divided by the road Gonzalez Gallo and united in their middle by a bridge, where there are sites such as Concha Acoustics, where performances are presented outdoors, the Garden of Art and Literature of Musicians. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. 

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 
In the outskirts of Guadalajara, there are scenarios conducive to the practice of various outdoor activities. In these magical places, surrounded by steep slopes, can go climbing or rappelling, or slide at high speed in a Tyrolean, with the help of pulleys, for a steel cord, while enjoying the spectacular views offered by its landscape , May finally become a true charro riding with only one of the faithful horses that were rented as an attraction for lovers of the ride. 

Forest of Colom. It is located northeast of the city, on the streets of No. Patria. 1805, Colonia Prados Province. Considered one of the largest parks in the city, counts with 114 hectares. most notably in an open area where you can practice various activities such as soccer or horseback riding. Among its facilities are also a nursery, a bird lake and two gardens, one Japanese and one Mexican. Open daily from 6:00 to 19:00 hrs. 

Tapalpa. It is located 130 km southwest of Guadalajara, the No. road. 54. It is one of the most beautiful towns in southern Jalisco, which keeps the old face of the old ranchers and agricultural villages in the state. 
It has attractive places where you can perform a variety of outdoor activities such as the Tyrol, which is to slip, with the help of pulleys, by a steel cable. The site also offers five routes to practice rappelling and rock climbing with varying degrees of difficulty, highlighting the "Salto del Nogal," a waterfall of 105 m in height or "Pena Eagle," with its impressive overlooking the canyon of Tacama. 

Dr Mirador. Atl. It is located in the Park Barranca de-Huentitán Oblates, in the 13.5 km of the federal highway No.. 54, Zacatecas, Guadalajara-Saltillo. From here you can make a descent down the ravine and see the beautiful scenery offered by the waterfall known as "Cola de Caballo", 150 m in height. In its facilities may also provide parking, restrooms and surveillance. 

The Tooth. It is located in Rio Blanco, Zapopan, north of the city of Guadalajara, near the Bosque The Sentinel. It is one of the more traditional practice for the escalation in the outskirts of the city, which has an area of giant rocks, with varying degrees of difficulty and a maximum height of 60 m. 

The Hydro. It is located in the Park-Huentitán Oblates of Barranca, north of Guadalajara, the No. road. 54-Zacatecas Guadalajara-Saltillo. It is considered the most accessible place to practice climbing the walls of basaltic rock, has over thirty different routes. 

Metropolitan Park. It is located at Av. Beethoven s / n, Colonia La Estancia. It is one of the key ecological areas within the city of Guadalajara which aims to assist the conservation of flora and fauna of the region, while it enriches the family and the practice of sports and recreational activities in a climate of esparcimiento.Cuenta healthy with a 5-km track ideal for walking and cycling. It also offers all the services necessary to practice climbing, either install small family camps. 
Camping 

In the outskirts of the city of Guadalajara will find important natural areas equipped with all services, which offer multiple options to practice camping in a fun and educational. 

Tapalpa. It is located 130 km. southwest of Guadalajara, the No. road. 54. It is one of the most beautiful towns in southern Jalisco, which keeps the old face of the old ranchers and agricultural villages in the state. It has extraordinary mountain spots as "The Piedrotas" or "The Brothers" in which it is possible to camp safely, in "The Piedrotas" there is a stream that will allow you to stock up on water if required. 

La Primavera Forest. It is located in the Sierra La Primavera, 20 Km. west of Guadalajara, the No. road. 15 Guadalajara-Tepic. It is considered the largest national park in the metropolitan area, and main lung of the city of Guadalajara. It has a length of 36, 229 ha. covered by forests of pine and oak, within which one can see that the profile of the volcano outside the Colli. Here you can find spaces as the "Canyon of the Flowers" or "The Tinajitas" that allow you to practice camping, as they have adequate facilities for this activity. You'll also find some thermal springs, as the river Caliente, which erupt at temperatures exceeding 50 ° C. 

The Forest Sentinel. It is located in Zapopan, a 3.5 Km. from the center of Guadalajara, on Av. Peripheral North. This is one of the most showy reforested areas on the outskirts of the city of Guadalajara, has approximately 109 ha. covered by forests of pine and eucalyptus. Within its facilities can go camping with your family and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape that still is observed around the capital Dance. 


NIGHT LIFE 
This bustling city has a wide variety of entertainment centers at night, from bars, discos and pool tables, until modern entertainment centers, where the fun does not end. 

Among them you can visit Acropolis, a quiet place to talk with a refreshing drink and chill out music; Bar & Lounge, offers cutting-edge music; Kronos Bar, where you can enjoy rock and electronic music, and Capitol Club.
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Hostels and low budget hotels in Guadalajara

Casa Abril
Escorza 195, Col. Americana
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico  
44101

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Casa Abril is the best located hostel in Guadalajara. Breakfast, wi fi internet and the best service is included. Close to everything,you will still enjoying a warm and quiet ambience.

Hostel del Refugio
Juan Alvarez 927
Colonia Centro
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico  44200

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Hostel del Refugio
Juan Alvarez 927
Colonia Centro
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico  44200

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Hospedarte Hostel
2075 Efrain Gonzalez Luna St.
Half Block From Chapultepec Ave.
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico  4416

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