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Market and plaza · Guadalajara, Jalisco
Mercado San Juan de Dios e Plaza de los Mariachis
The large covered downtown market, with three floors of food, handicrafts and clothing, next to the Plaza de los Mariachis.
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About Mercado San Juan de Dios e Plaza de los Mariachis
The San Juan de Dios market, also known as Mercado Libertad, opened in 1958 in a three-story concrete building with domes and murals. It is one of the largest covered markets in Latin America.
The ground floor sells fruit, sweets, herbs and crafts; the second floor is a food court with dozens of stalls serving Jalisco specialties such as birria, pozole and torta ahogada; the third floor houses electronics and clothing.
Next to the market, Plaza de los Mariachis is the traditional spot for Guadalajara mariachi groups who play for people at the tables and are hired by song.
The market is busy and crowded; go calmly and keep your belongings safe. The plaza is livelier at night and on weekends.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
Late morning for the market and at night for the mariachis.
How to get there
In downtown Guadalajara, near the Hospicio Cabañas, on Independencia sidewalk, near the San Juan de Dios light rail station.
Tip
Eat on the market's second floor: the stalls serve Jalisco's typical dishes.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mercado San Juan de Dios e Plaza de los Mariachis
What to eat at San Juan de Dios market?
Birria, pozole, torta ahogada and fresh juices at the stalls on the second floor.
Where is Plaza de los Mariachis located?
Next to the San Juan de Dios market, in downtown Guadalajara.
How to hire mariachis in Guadalajara?
Groups play per song; agree the price before requesting songs.