Guadalajara Trip Overview
Stroll the historic center of Guadalajara hosted by a local expert. Discover why they say that Jalisco is Mexico. Live a one-day cultural experience that will take you through the customs, and ways of life “Tapatíos”. You will visit the main attractions of the city center: squares, monuments, churches, walkways, colonial buildings, and local craft shops. Appreciate the murals of Jose Clemente Orozco in the Cabañas Museum, considered one of the three great exponents of Mexican muralism. After learning the history, appreciating the architecture and art, we will end up in the Libertad market where you can find dozens of options to try the typical drinks and foods of the region such as tejuino, torta ahogada, birria, pozole, and carne en su jugo. It is a full immersion tour into the local culture. It is designed to share knowledge and create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. A complete and indispensable tour if you have a few days to explore the second-largest city in Mexico.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Guadalajara, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Stroll the historic center of Guadalajara hosted by a local expert. Discover why they say that Jalisco is Mexico. Live a one-day cultural experience that will take you through the customs, and ways of life “Tapatíos”. You will visit the main attractions of the city center: squares, monuments, churches, walkways, colonial buildings, and local craft shops. Appreciate the murals of Jose Clemente Orozco in the Cabañas Museum, considered one of the three great exponents of Mexican muralism. After learning the history, appreciating the architecture and art, we will end up in the Libertad market where you can find dozens of options to try the typical drinks and foods of the region such as tejuino, torta ahogada, birria, pozole, and carne en su jugo. It is a full immersion tour into the local culture. It is designed to share knowledge and create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. A complete and indispensable tour if you have a few days to explore the second-largest city in Mexico.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Plaza Colon Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Surrounded by the most important buildings in the historic center, it is the oldest square in the city founded in the 16th century
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guadalajara Cathedral, Av Alcalde 10 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Appreciate the exterior and interior of the bishopric’s headquarters. Its construction began in the 16th century and today it is the most important Church in the state of Jalisco and one of the largest in the country.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco, Avenida Independencia Ote. 502 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Inaugurated in 1790 was the Guadalajara Court during the viceregal period, later the military barracks and the seat of the Jalisco congress. In its main staircase, you can appreciate one of the most important murals of the Jalisciense muralist José Clemente Orozco.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres, Alcalde @ Hidalgo, Guadalajara Mexico
Neo-classical style monument dedicated to the most important men and women in the history of Jalisco.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara, Av. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 400, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
The Guadalajara Municipal Palace is a neocolonial-style building built between 1949 and 1952 that is the headquarters of the Municipal Council of the capital of the state of Jalisco.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Degollado, Av. Hidalgo y Morelos Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Opened in 1866 during the war of reform, it is the most important theater in the city in terms of beauty and acoustics.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Liberacion, Guadalajara Mexico
Plaza dedicated to the independence of Mexico, built in the 50s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Tapatia, Avenida Hidalgo y Morelos Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Built in the 70s, it is the largest and newest square in the historic center, dedicated to commerce and the sale of handicrafts
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: C. Cabañas 8, Las Fresas, 44360 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
In it, you will be able to appreciate the masterpiece of one of the 3 greatest Mexican muralists: José Clemente Orozco. These are 57 fresco murals painted on the walls and domes of the main chapel.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Libertad, Javier Mina y Calzada Independencia, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Visit the largest traditional market in the city and Latin America of its kind. In it, you can find typical food, regional crafts, and souvenirs.
Duration: 15 minutes
