Destination
Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara is the home of tequila, mariachi and birria, a big, confident city with a grand colonial centre and the craft markets of Tlaquepaque and Tonalá on its doorstep.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- October: Fiestas de Octubre fair and the Romería de la Virgen de Zapopan on the 12th.
- November, December: The Guadalajara International Book Fair fills hotels in late November.
Where to stay in Guadalajara
- Centro Histórico: The cathedral, Hospicio Cabañas and the big plazas within a few blocks.
- Colonia Americana / Lafayette: The city's liveliest restaurant and bar district, set in early 20th-century mansions.
- Chapultepec: Tree-lined avenue of cafés and nightlife on the edge of Americana.
- Tlaquepaque: Pedestrian craft town inside the metro area, with galleries, patios and mariachi.
- Zapopan: Upscale hotels and malls near the basilica, convenient for the business district.
What to do in Guadalajara
- Ride the Jose Cuervo Express train to the town of Tequila
- Orozco's murals at the Hospicio Cabañas
- Mariachi serenades in the Plaza de los Mariachis
- Birria for breakfast at a market stall
- Browse the craft galleries of Tlaquepaque and the Thursday market in Tonalá
- A Chivas match at Estadio Akron
Good to know
| Airports | Guadalajara International (GDL) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Kind of trip | city, food, culture, history, nightlife |
Questions about Guadalajara
When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?
October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May.
Do US citizens need a passport for Guadalajara?
Yes. Guadalajara is in Mexico; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Guadalajara on the ground?
Guadalajara is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.