"The "Western Pearl" - La Perla de Occidente" Guadalajara by Laura_Mexico

Guadalajara Travel Guide: 233 reviews and 531 photos

Arcos Vallarta - a former gate to the city - Guadalajara
Arcos Vallarta - a former gate to the city
Welcome to Jalisco state's capital

My very first visit to Guadalajara city.... and hopefully not the last!

The land of mariachi and tequila
The impressive cathedral (rear view) - Guadalajara

The impressive cathedral (rear view)

This is where many of our traditions have originated -- some of them are: tequila, mariachi music and the "Mexican Hat dance" - el Jarabe Tapatio!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Beautiful, clean, lots of gardens, parks and squares, nice weather, great food
  • Cons:Lots of people, traffic, HEAVY rains, longish distances
  • In a nutshell:Definitely worth a visit... and 2 and 3!!!
  • Last visit to Guadalajara: Jun 2012
  • Intro Written Jun 27, 2012
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Beautiful Cathedral - Guadalajara The Cathedral Things to Do (2)

One of Guadalajara's main symbols, this impressive church - where many different architecture styles are mixed - is... more travel advice

Main (south) facade of the Temple - Guadalajara Templo Expiatorio Things to Do (2)

Beautiful gothic temple located a few blocks southwest from the main downtown area. I found out about this temple on... more travel advice

Carne en su jugo! - Guadalajara Wonderful carne en su jugo Restaurants (5)

This restaurant is fully dedicated to this local specialty called carne en su jugo: a sort of soup made with beans, beef... more travel advice

The restaurant's main entrance - Guadalajara Great birria & barbacoa Restaurants (5)

We were told about this place by my hubby's sister, who visits Guadalajara quite often to visit her in laws. So this is... more travel advice

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    planxty's Profile Photo
    Jun 29, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Laura, your restaurant tips on this page are makine me really hungry! That Karnes Garibaldi looks like somethig I would reallt like to try. fergy.

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