Devil's Avenue is one of the oldest and most traditional streets in downtown Guadalajara. The Devil's Alley is in the heart of …
Mirador Independencia Park was created in the late 70s of the last century on the eastern side of Huentit n Canyon. The park ha …
The Poet’s Corner Garden is a secluded small city square where poetry readings and other cultural events often take place. The …
Park los Colomos is one of the main green areas of the city of Guadalajara and is known for its natural water springs that feed th …
Agua Azul Park is the largest urban park in Guadalajara. It was created at the end of the eighteenth century. The total area of …
Oblatos Park is located southeast of Mirador Park. A huge canyon runs through the park, reaching a depth of 2,000 feet. A river …
The Arts Garden is one of the liveliest places where exhibitions and creative events take place every week. Here are many statu …
Eco-archaeological park Bocana Copalita is located ten kilometers from Guadalajara. The total area occupied by the park is thir …
Lake Chapala is located 45 kilometers southeast of Guadalajara and is the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. Its length is 80 kilo …
Oblatos Canyon is a magnificent natural formation in the state of Jalisco, which is often compared to the Grand Canyon of the Unit …
The Octavio Paz Library is one of the largest educational sites in Mexico. The history of the library is long and ancient. The bui …
Corona Market is located in the historic center of the city and is a traditional Mexican bazaar with more than a century of histor …
The Church of Atonement is the most magnificent and beautiful temple in the city. It was designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari …
The Zapopan Municipal Palace is located in the center of Guadalajara. Opposite is the majestic Cathedral, many businesses, restaur …
The Palace of Government has a rich history. It was built in 1650. His appearance was very modest, and the material from which he …
Tapatia Square is a very small space in the center of Guadalajara at the Degollado Theatre.The square appeared in the city on Febr …
The monument “Hall of the Magi and Magicians” is a very unusual urban sculptural installation in the city center, made by Alejandr …
The Jose Cuervo plant is the only facility producing Jose Cuervo tequila.The plant is located in the city of Tequila, which in tur …
The cathedral was built in 1561 in the city center. The cathedral covers an area of 77.8 meters by 72.75 meters. It has altars ded …
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic church founded at the end of the XVI century. It is located near San Francisco P …
Omnilife Stadium, built in 2010, is unique in that it is built on the site of an extinct volcanic crater.This unusual idea was bro …
Cascade of three waterfalls is a unique place created by nature. Every year it attracts more than five hundred thousand travelers …
The Church of St. Augustine was built in 1573 and has been reconstructed many times during its existence. But the sacristy in the …
Liberation Square is central to the city of Guadalajara. It serves as a favorite place of rest of citizens.The square was created …
The sculpture of the coat of arms of the city is the main symbol of the city of Guadalajara.It is a low-enclosed bronze statue dep …
Mariachi Square is located in the central part of the city. In 2009 it was reconstructed. On one side of the square is the Cathedr …
The Nuevo Progreso bullfighting stadium was built in 1967 by architect Leopoldo Torres Aguirre. It opened 12 years later on Octobe …
The market in Tlaquepaca is one of the most famous places in Mexico where you can buy handicrafts. It is a small street along whic …
Mexicans call the island of Mezcala mysterious. It is located near the city with the same name. It takes only 20 minutes by boat t …
La Minerva Fountain is not only a decoration of the roundabout, but also a symbol of the city of Guadalajara.The diameter of the f …
The Church of St. Peter is one of the oldest churches in Guadalajara.This beautiful church, built in the Byzantine style, belongs …
The Church of Santa Maria de Gracia is what remains of a spacious monastery of the same name. It was built in 1661. Today, the tem …
The State Public Library was founded in 1874 and for its almost a century and a half history has changed its location more than on …
Estampida sculpture is one of Guadalajara’s most remarkable sculptural creations.It is a group of 14 horses, made in natural size, …
Guadalajara is a lively and hospitable Mexican city with a rich history and vibrant culture. Its streets breathe colonial heritage and modern dynamism: there are ancient churches of the XVI-XVII centuries and lively urban spaces where mariachi sounds, the market boils and creative events take place. The atmosphere of the city combines tradition and creativity, and pedestrian areas and squares invite you to walk slowly and fall in love with the local rhythm.
The handmade sights of Guadalajara are striking in diversity: in the center stands the Cathedral, built in 1561, the Church of Atonement and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi are located nearby, and the Church of St. Augustine dates back to 1573. In the urban fabric, the Government Palace (built in 1650), wide squares - Tapatia and Liberation, the lively Mariachi Square and the La Minerva fountain are especially prominent. Intellectual life is supported by the Octavio Paz Library and the State Public Library, artistic events are held in the Art Garden. The traditional markets of the Crown and Tlaquepaque, the sculptural installations of Estampida and the monument “Hall of the Magi and Magicians”, as well as modern sports arenas and the Jose Cuervo plant add unique facets to the city.
Natural attractions and green areas around the city give tranquility and impressions for every taste. The largest urban parks - Agua Azul, los Colomos, Oblatos and Mirador Independencia - offer ponds, trails and canyon views; the Oblatos Canyon itself makes a strong impression with its depths and cliffs. In the vicinity is the famous Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, located about 45 kilometers to the southeast, and the Bocana Copalita eco-archaeological park and the Cascade of three waterfalls attract those who love nature. Nearby lies the mysterious island of Mezcala - a short trip from the city will reward with picturesque views.
On our website, all these points are collected on a convenient interactive map: you can see the sights of Guadalajara, read brief descriptions of each place and build a personal route. The map will help visually plan the day, mark priority objects and calculate the optimal path between them - from museums and temples to parks and natural corners.
You can explore the city on your own, following your own pace and noting your favorite places, or take advantage of the services of local guides and book excursions for a deep and rich walk. Experienced guides will tell little-known stories, show hidden monuments and help to make routes for the interests of the group, whether it is architecture, gastronomy or natural locations.
Come to Guadalajara to see its diversity and feel the unique spirit of the city. Discover new routes, walk through historic streets and green parks, and let each walk around the city be a small discovery and inspiration for the next trip.
