Location: Guadalajara
Top Things to do in Guadalajara
Top Restaurants in Guadalajara
What to do and see in Guadalajara, Guadalajara Metropolitan Area: The Best Architectural Buildings
The inland city of Guadalajara is bursting with history and culture. Many attractions are in the city's historic center and in the neighboring city of Zapopan. Museums, parks and churches flourish alongside bullfights, rodeos and soccer (futbol). Nearby are the towns of Tequila, where the liquor of the same name is produced, and Tlaquepaque and Tonala, where artisans create an abundance of Mexican handicrafts. Mariachi, which originated in the area, is a common sight and sound in Guadalajara.
Restaurants in Guadalajara
1. Antigua Central Camionera
2. Curro
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
CURRO is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to the promotion of emerging artists. Through a persistent year round calendar of in-house shows, as well as art fairs around the world, the gallery project has organically grown with its represented artists to create a series of critically praised exhibitions. Open to the public Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00 H
3. Teatro Degollado
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4.5 based on 1,460 reviews
Opened in 1886, this large neo-Classical building is home to the city's opera and orchestra.
Reviewed By devola1 - Chicago, United States
I’m staying near the Teatro Degollado and I walked past it a few times. This morning was quiet and cool and I stopped at the small cafe for breakfast. The server was very nice and polite, considering my terribly limited Spanish. The food was delicious. I recommend the chilaquiles rojo with an iced coffee. Sitting beside the old and beautiful architecture, feeling the breeze, watching couples and families and performers film and take pictures (it’s a very photogenic plaza and a lot of ppl were taking advantage of that) was a great way to start my day.
4. Basilica de Zapopan
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4.5 based on 441 reviews
This beautifully ornate church, built in 1690, is one of the city's oldest structures.
Reviewed By GoofyGiddyGroovin - San Francisco, United States
Zapopan is a small gem in the middle of Guadalajara. It's small and quaint. I wish I had had more time to explore this area. I'm looking forward to going back and eat in one of the many restaurants and look at the shops. I was so taken with this area I'm going to book a hotel here next time I visit Guadalajara.
5. Casa Colomos
6. Rectoria de la Universidad de Guadalajara
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
This building houses an art museum with murals by Jose Clemente Orozco.
Reviewed By larrytt2015 - Bloomfield Hills, United States
Three GREAT exhibits with amazing art work! What a collection. Orozco, Rivera and Siqueiros was one exhibit we both thought was remarkable. Rebel Diamonds from the Sun the second that really takes a wonderful look at Chicano and Latin art. Lastly, the Jose Clemente Orozco murals are fantastic! I don't miss place!
7. Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By craftywriter - San Diego, United States
Rotunda de los Jaliscans Illustres (Rotunda of the Illustrious Jaliscans) Beautiful park with large circle of pillars in the center. monuments surrounding the park with famous Jaliscans: Francisco Rojas Gonzalez ( Anthropology and literature), Manuel Lopez Cotilla ( educator), Fray Antionio Alcade Barriga, Pedro Moreno (insurgent), Jose Clemente Orozco (painter), Luis Barragan ( architecture), just to name a few. Shame the center is gated so you can’t walk around the pillar structure.
8. Iglesia La Luz del Mundo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By X3558NRrachel - San Antonio, United States
Beautiful temple and amazing, kindhearted people. This is a place everyone must see. Words can’t describe how beautiful this site is and it’s history of the Light of the World Church.
9. University of Guadalajara Assembly Hall
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
A gathering place for campus events, this auditorium has a Jose Clemente Orozco mural on the roof of its dome.
10. Casa Tipica Barrio del Santuario
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
This beautiful old mansion is considered a very fine example of 16th-century architecture.
