Top Things to do in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
Top Hotels in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
- 1. Holiday Inn Guadalajara Select, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
- 3. Krystal Urban Guadalajara
- 4. Real Maestranza Hotel
- 5. Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
- 6. Hotel Laffayette
- 7. Hotel 1970 Guadalajara, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 8. Hotel Morales Historico & Colonial
- 9. Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara
- 10. Hotel Victoria Ejecutivo
What to do and see in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Guadalajara Metropolitan Area: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Jalisco including Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento, Acuario Michin Guadalajara, Instituto Cultural Cabanas, Teatro Degollado, Calle Independencia, Plaza de la Liberacion, La Gran Plaza Fashion Mall, Basilica de Zapopan, Glorieta Chapalita, Parque Mirador Independencia.
Restaurants in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
1. Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,346 reviews
Reviewed By mpn7330 - Portland, United States
Beautiful neo-gothic cathedral. Reputably the best example in Mexico. It’s a pleasant walk from the cathedral Guadalajara. Lovely square in front. Even though it says closed on Saturday, it was open to look in.
2. Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,220 reviews
Acuario Michin Guadalajara es una institución educativa, científica, cultural y recreativa que tiene como finalidad proteger y conservar la biodiversidad acuática, promoviendo su conocimiento a través de actividades educativas, exhibiciones permanentes y temporales.
Reviewed By manueldannyZ - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
We're having a very nice trip on the acuarium Michi n it is more than an acuarium, there are birds and farm animals is very nice and big, there many activities where you can be part of it , they allow to touch animal! Is awesome.
3. Instituto Cultural Cabanas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,511 reviews
Once an orphanage, this building now serves as a gallery of the famous murals of Jose Clemente Orozco.
Reviewed By Beachmom206 - Ajijic, Mexico
Every time we visit Guadalajara, which is often because we live at Lake Chapala, we are never disappointed - the Orozco murals alone are worth the visit! There are always a number of different art exhibits going on, as the Cabanas is a large space with many side rooms and little patios, so exploring is always interesting.
4. Teatro Degollado
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Calle Independencia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
A popular shopping strip in Tlaquepaque, a tiny suburb on the outskirts of Guadalajara.
Reviewed By Sally_EP
Great place to enjoy Mexican food and shopping. Calle Independencia in the artists' neighborhood of Tlaquepaque is closed to vehicles and serves as an outdoor pedestrian mall. There are numerous craft shops, restaurants, and fine art galleries. Lovely Mexican handicrafts and food. There are also street performers. Nice place for visitors to stroll and appreciate this lovely Guadalajara neighborhood. The area is also known for mariachis and Day of the Dead festivities. I did my Christmas shopping!
6. Plaza de la Liberacion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
This always busy downtown plaza lies at the heart of the city's historic district.
Reviewed By GoofyGiddyGroovin - San Francisco, United States
My friend and I hired a local, English speaking, guide to walk us around the Centro Historico area. Knowing the history of Guadalajara made this plaza much more interesting than just walking through it. I also enjoyed sitting in a cafe drinking coffee and people watch. I've been to Guadalajara several times and I always enjoy seeing what events, activities and programs they have going on in the plaza.
7. La Gran Plaza Fashion Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
One of the city's new shopping centers.
8. Basilica de Zapopan
Overall Ratings
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.
9. Glorieta Chapalita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
This square is surrounded by interesting restaurants and is a nice place to relax.
Reviewed By TeacherAme - McAllen, United States
On Sunday afternoons-early evening if you visit the glorieta Chapalita you can find paintings and all types of stone for your stone collection.
