Guadalajara, Mexico Vacations - Get ready for a real adventure!
Guadalajara, Mexico vacations are full of fun, culture, art and great food! After one visit to this bustling and yet oh so charming city, you'll be anxious to visit again and again.
One of the many joys of taking Mexico vacations to Guadalajara is that this charming and bustling city is jam packed with so many fun and inspirational things to do and see!
Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco and is located more towards the middle of Mexico on the Western side. You’ll also be happy to know that it is just a couple of hours from Puerto Vallarta (which makes a nice little extra weekend trip)!
While you are visiting Guadalajara, which might turn out to be one of your favorite of all Mexico vacations, you'll definitely want to take advantage of the many wonderful historical, cultural and sports attractions that this world famous city has to offer... in addition to its charm!
The city is very modern and yet surprisingly still preserves its past which is clearly evident when you step into the old downtown district known as el centro historico. While you are touring through downtown Guadalajara, you will soon realize that the attractions are very close together and easily make up a fun walking tour (so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes).
The main attraction of downtown and a proud and shining emblem of the city is the Guadalajara Cathedral. The Cathedral construction began in the 1560’s and took over 50 years to complete! Any time you step inside you are sure to find people attending mass or many tourists looking on with insatiable curiosity at this marvelous structure.
Just a few steps away from the Cathedral is the Rotunda of Illustrious Men and Women of the state of Jalisco. The rotunda is dedicated to a few select, departed citizens of Jalisco who were honored for their outstanding contributions to society. One in particular was a famous muralist Jose Clemente Orozco, who sprinkled the city with some powerful and extraordinary murals.
The murals of Orozco can be viewed about 15 minutes away in the Cabañas Cultural Institute which once served as an orphanage when it was first built. The old chapel at the institute is home to some of Orozco's masterpieces and the most famous may be his mural appropriately titled "Man of Fire." The institute was also added as a World Heritage site in 1997.
If you are in the mood for a good scare or interested in history then you may want to consider a stop by the Bethlehem Cemetery, El Panteon de Belen. When you visit this peaceful and beautiful attraction, you will truly feel like you've been transported back in time.
It is historically rich as it served as a cemetery during a particularly hard time of famine and disease in Guadalajara back in 1785. This old cemetery stopped serving as a "working" cemetery in October 1896. It has since been converted as an eerie attraction and museum for visitors and residents of Guadalajara to enjoy... and enjoy it they do!
Many residents believe this old graveyard to be haunted and in addition to regular day tours, night tours are also available. You may want to give it a go if you are feeling brave enough to walk around the old, crumbling tombs at night!
If you are a sports fan you will want to see at least one of Guadalajara's most popular sports, soccer. There are 3 division one soccer teams and 2 stadiums and one of the most popular is Estadio Jalisco or Jalisco Stadium. Even if you are not a sports fan you will be able to appreciate the camaraderie and excitement of the soccer games.
The thrill of the game is being surrounding by the raving fans of Guadalajara and sitting with your beer and popcorn. When you hear the word "GOOOOL," you too will be jumping up and down with excitement (or not!) depending on what side your cheering for! The most popular team in Guadalajara will probably be Chivas, so be sure to catch one of their games. You won’t be disappointed!
After a long day of seeing museums, an old graveyard, beautiful colonial buildings and discovering you newfound love for soccer, the end to a perfect day is biting into a yummy torta ahogada, the all time favorite and famous "drowned sandwich" of Guadalajara!
This wonderful city is definitely a jewel of Mexico and an absolute "must do," so make Guadalajara, Mexico vacations next on your list of places to see.
Please visit attractions in Guadalajara for more fun things to do in the city.
Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco and is located more towards the middle of Mexico on the Western side. You’ll also be happy to know that it is just a couple of hours from Puerto Vallarta (which makes a nice little extra weekend trip)!
While you are visiting Guadalajara, which might turn out to be one of your favorite of all Mexico vacations, you'll definitely want to take advantage of the many wonderful historical, cultural and sports attractions that this world famous city has to offer... in addition to its charm!
The city is very modern and yet surprisingly still preserves its past which is clearly evident when you step into the old downtown district known as el centro historico. While you are touring through downtown Guadalajara, you will soon realize that the attractions are very close together and easily make up a fun walking tour (so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes).
The main attraction of downtown and a proud and shining emblem of the city is the Guadalajara Cathedral. The Cathedral construction began in the 1560’s and took over 50 years to complete! Any time you step inside you are sure to find people attending mass or many tourists looking on with insatiable curiosity at this marvelous structure.
Just a few steps away from the Cathedral is the Rotunda of Illustrious Men and Women of the state of Jalisco. The rotunda is dedicated to a few select, departed citizens of Jalisco who were honored for their outstanding contributions to society. One in particular was a famous muralist Jose Clemente Orozco, who sprinkled the city with some powerful and extraordinary murals.
The murals of Orozco can be viewed about 15 minutes away in the Cabañas Cultural Institute which once served as an orphanage when it was first built. The old chapel at the institute is home to some of Orozco's masterpieces and the most famous may be his mural appropriately titled "Man of Fire." The institute was also added as a World Heritage site in 1997.
If you are in the mood for a good scare or interested in history then you may want to consider a stop by the Bethlehem Cemetery, El Panteon de Belen. When you visit this peaceful and beautiful attraction, you will truly feel like you've been transported back in time.
It is historically rich as it served as a cemetery during a particularly hard time of famine and disease in Guadalajara back in 1785. This old cemetery stopped serving as a "working" cemetery in October 1896. It has since been converted as an eerie attraction and museum for visitors and residents of Guadalajara to enjoy... and enjoy it they do!
Many residents believe this old graveyard to be haunted and in addition to regular day tours, night tours are also available. You may want to give it a go if you are feeling brave enough to walk around the old, crumbling tombs at night!
If you are a sports fan you will want to see at least one of Guadalajara's most popular sports, soccer. There are 3 division one soccer teams and 2 stadiums and one of the most popular is Estadio Jalisco or Jalisco Stadium. Even if you are not a sports fan you will be able to appreciate the camaraderie and excitement of the soccer games.
The thrill of the game is being surrounding by the raving fans of Guadalajara and sitting with your beer and popcorn. When you hear the word "GOOOOL," you too will be jumping up and down with excitement (or not!) depending on what side your cheering for! The most popular team in Guadalajara will probably be Chivas, so be sure to catch one of their games. You won’t be disappointed!
After a long day of seeing museums, an old graveyard, beautiful colonial buildings and discovering you newfound love for soccer, the end to a perfect day is biting into a yummy torta ahogada, the all time favorite and famous "drowned sandwich" of Guadalajara!
This wonderful city is definitely a jewel of Mexico and an absolute "must do," so make Guadalajara, Mexico vacations next on your list of places to see.
Please visit attractions in Guadalajara for more fun things to do in the city.
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