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Before you go
Your trip to Guadalajara.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Guadalajara – Jalisco Destination Guadalajara and Tequila Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (GDL) 17 km
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Nueva Central Camionera San Pedro Tlaquepaque · 10 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before purchasing. Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is about 17 km south of downtown, with authorized taxis, rideshare apps and buses. Buses from various cities arrive at the Nuevo Terminal in Tlaquepaque.
How many days
Two days for the historic center, Hospicio Cabañas, the market and Tlaquepaque; additional days for Tequila and Lake Chapala.
When to go
From October to May, in the dry season. September hosts the International Mariachi Meeting and October the pilgrimage of Zapopan.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not required for the city, which has light rail, buses and taxis. For Tequila and Chapala, by bus, tour or car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Guadalajara
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Morning
Cathedral and squares
Start at the cathedral and walk through the surrounding squares to the Government Palace and its murals.
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Afternoon
Hospicio Cabañas
Follow Plaza Tapatía to the Hospicio Cabañas and Orozco's murals.
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Late afternoon
San Juan de Dios Market
Stop by the San Juan de Dios market and try a torta ahogada.
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Evening
Plaza de los Mariachis
Finish at the Plaza de los Mariachis or at a bar in Colonia Americana.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
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