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28. Private Tour of the Historic Center of Guadalajara

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The Best Guadalajara Itinerary: 10 Guadalajara Tour Ideas For Families

Guadalajara is an underrated gem of a city in Mexico. From beautiful historical architecture to rich cultural experiences, it’s a great place for a family vacation. Families will have plenty of Guadalajara tour options to pack into their Guadalajara itinerary. There are so many things to do in Guadalajara with kids!

Whether you’re visiting Guadalajara Mexico for just one day, three days, or staying for a couple of weeks, you won’t run out of things to do in Guadalajara with kids. Take a look at our top picks for Guadalajara tours and activities in this amazing city. 

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Things to know about Guadalajara for your Guadalajara itinerary

The city of Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico. Located in the state of Jalisco, it’s a hub for food, music, and tequila. It's also a very historical city. Guadalajara has several interesting historical sites to include in a Guadalajara itinerary, such as the Instituto Cultural Cabañas.

Anyone who plans to visit Guadalajara with kids will enjoy the lively food scene that the city has to offer. And as the city is also the birthplace of Mariachi, traditional Mexican music groups composed of guitars, accordions, and horns, you’ll also most likely be treated to some good music while you’re there.

As you plan your Guadalajara itinerary, it’s helpful to brush up on a few basic Spanish phrases for travel to get you around the city. And also take some time to learn about Guadalajara’s history and its significance in Mexican culture. 

Here are a few books you can buy to prepare you for your Guadalajara tour experiences and gain some useful travel tips: 

Moon Guides Guadalajara

Lonely Planet Mexico

The Rough Guide To Mexico

DK Eyewitness Mexico

Where is Guadalajara and how do you get there? 

Guadalajara is located in the inland part of Jalisco state. It’s situated just north of Lake Chapala. From anywhere in Mexico, you can get into Guadalajara via bus or airplane from major cities like Mexico City, San Luis Potosi, or Puerto Vallarta. 

The buses that travel into Guadalajara include Primera Plus and ETN Turistar . Tickets range from 600-1000 pesos (roughly $30-50 USD) per person, depending on the distance.

Guadalajara’s airport services domestic and international flights. Domestic airlines flying into Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport include Aeromexico, Aeromar, VivaAerobus, and Volaris. And international airlines include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and Alaska, flying from the United States.

Money matters for your Guadalajara tour

Like the rest of Mexico, businesses in Guadalajara use Mexican pesos as their currency. At the time of this writing, $1 USD is roughly the equivalent of 20 pesos.

If you’re booking your Guadalajara tours online in advance, you may be able to pay in your local currency. The same may be the case if you’re booking your hotel or car rental online in advance.

For withdrawing Mexican pesos, BBVA and Santander have ATMs that will allow travelers to withdraw money. Be mindful as these banks may charge a high fee for the withdrawals.

Best time to visit Guadalajara

When you visit Guadalajara, be sure to come in the winter or spring (November to May). This is the best time to travel to Guadalajara as it’s the dry season for the region and the most ideal time to plan your Guadalajara itinerary. 

The months of June to October are the wet season. While the temperature may be cooler during that time than the dry season, you’ll have to deal with the humidity. So it’s not an ideal time of year to plan your Guadalajara trips. Additionally, the rains can put a damper on your Guadalajar tour and sight-seeing plans.

Best places to stay in Guadalajara 

The Zona Centro, the city's historical center, is a great central location for staying in Guadalajara during your Guadalajara itinerary. This neighborhood is close to many restaurants, museums, and historic buildings, so it offers easy access to any Guadalajara tour you take.

Alternatively, you can find some of the best places to stay in Guadalajara in nearby San Juan de Dios and Colonia Americana. For a little more upscale neighborhood, located further away from Centro, consider Providencia.

Book one of these beautiful hotels during your Guadalajara itinerary:

Hotel Morales (located in Zona Centro)

Hotel Velvet Plaza (located east of Colonia Americana)

Hotel de Mendoza (located near San Juan de Dios)

Hilton Guadalajara Midtown (located in Providencia)

Use this map to find the perfect lodging for your stay in Guadalajara

How to get to your Guadalajara tour experiences

There are several options for getting around Guadalajara. The city is surprisingly walkable, which you’ll find when you visit Guadalajara. 

If you have tours in Guadalajara in or around Centro, you can ride the Guadalajara metro . There are metro stops all throughout the city. Fares cost roughly 10 pesos ($.50 USD) per ride for adults and 5 pesos ($.25 USD) for children.

Additionally, public buses are also available in Guadalajara. Routes are listed on the front of the bus. Fares cost roughly 6 pesos ($.30 USD) per ride.

If navigating the public transit system is too intimidating, you can take an Uber or a taxi to your Guadalajara tour. Basic fare is roughly 30 pesos ($1.5 USD), plus around 10 pesos ($.50 USD) per kilometer.

Alternatively, you can rent a car in Guadalajara . These cost between $39 to $250, depending on the rental company, the duration of the rental, and the size of car you will need. Mexican law requires you to have insurance on car rentals, so you’ll need to make sure either your credit card covers this or you purchase it through the car rental company.

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Family-friendly Guadalajara tour ideas for your Guadalajara itinerary

Despite being a large city, Guadalajara is pretty easy to visit for families. Like many cities in Mexico, such as Guanajuato and Mérida , Guadalajara has a fairly relaxed pace of life. Whether you are spending 2 days in Guadalajara, 3 days in Guadalajara, or a month, you’ll be able to enjoy your time in the city with your family.

There are so many things to do in Guadalajara with kids, and so many Guadalajara tour ideas, it may be hard to pick just a few. Here are some ideas for sightseeing tours and fun family-friendly things to include in your Guadalajara itinerary.

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1. Take a guided Guadalajara tour to see the highlights of the city

The best way to get to know a new city is by taking a guided city tour. This is helpful if you only have 2 days in Guadalajara. A walking tour Guadalajara experience will let you see the sights, and give you a chance to adjust your Guadalajara itinerary if needed. Additionally, having a guide will provide you with all the unique historical and cultural information of Guadalajara. 

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Private Walking Tour of Guadalajara

2. Include a bike ride around the city in your Guadalajara itinerary

A popular activity for local families is to rent bikes at Parque Metropolitano. Located in the Zapopan neighborhood, Parque Metropolitano is an expansive park, with plenty of trails for biking and running.

At Parque Metropolitano, you can rent bikes by the hour for about 80 pesos per person. They have kids’ bikes with or without training wheels. You can also rent quadricycles.

If you enjoy biking with kids and want to explore more of Guadalajara, you can also book a guided bicycle Guadalajara tour around the city’s historic center. They make stops at places like Guadalajara Cathedral, the Palacio del Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco, and the Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento. 

Book this bike tour for your Guadalajara itinerary:

Bike Tour to the Historic Center

3. Book a Guadalajara tour exploring the markets

Markets are a great way to get to know a new city. If you’re planning things to do in Guadalajara with kids, be sure to check out the city’s many markets, including Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios. 

The market is an enormous three story market, selling food, clothes, jewelry, household goods, and artisan goods. Since the city has a strong rodeo culture, you can also see specialty made saddles for sale at the market. Officially known as Mercado San Juan de Dios, this market is located just east of centro.

Taking private tours of the market is a great way to learn more about market culture in Mexico. Book this private Guadalajara tour to experience the market during your Guadalajara itinerary:

Guadalajara Private Mercado Food Tour

4. Sample street food and local drinks in Guadalajara

Sampling Mexican food is a great way to get to know Mexican culture. This traditional cantinas tour introduces visitors to the local flavors of Guadalajara. This Guadalajara city tour also includes samples of local drinks.

Book this cantinas tour to sample food and drinks in Guadalajara:

Traditional Cantinas Tour

5. Learn about tequila making with a day trip to Tequila

The city of Tequila, located 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara, is home to blue agave fields, the primary ingredient to the alcoholic drink, tequila. Because of this, the region surrounding the city of Tequila is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, tequila is the national drink of Mexico!

The tequila brand, Jose Cuervo, actually has its roots in Jalisco state. Don José Cuervo first established his blue agave farm in the 1700's and since then, his descendants have been creating tequila. 

This tequila tour takes visitors to a traditional hacienda where they can learn how tequila is made. Although children won’t be able to sample the tequila, they can still learn a lot about this important part of Mexican culture on this tequila trail tour.

Book this Guadalajara tour exploring the tradition of tequila making:

Tequila Day Experience at Haciendo San Jose del Refugio

6. Experience street art on your Guadalajara itinerary

As a sprawling metropolis of over 1 million people, the city of Guadalajara is home to amazing street art. Mural art has a long tradition in Mexico. Artists like Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros made this art form popular in the 1920s.

Families who visit Guadalajara can learn more about muralism and street art by taking a street art tour of the city. This tour gives visitors a chance to see Orozco and Siqueiros’ phenomenal work up close and personal.

Book this street art tour of Guadalajara with your kids:

Street Art Tour of Guadalajara

7. Take a walking tour of Centro

Guadalajara’s Centro has plenty of historic buildings and cathedrals to visit. While you’re in Guadalajara with kids, take some time in your Guadalajara itinerary to include a visit to Guadalajara Cathedral and Templo Expiatoria del Santismo Sacramento.

The Guadalajara Cathedral was completed in the 1600s. And the Templo Expiatoria del Santismo Sacramento was completed in the 1970s (though construction started nearly 100 years earlier)..

You can book this Guadalajara tour to learn more about Guadalajara’s historic attractions:

Guadalajara History and Muralism Walking Tour

8. Take an excursion to Lake Chapala

If you have 3 days in Guadalajara you might want to include a day trip to Lake Chapala. Lake Chapala is the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, and is located 28 miles (45 kilometers) away from Guadalajara. The lake contains three small islands and is surrounded by mountains.

Travel to Lake Chapala is popular due to its pleasant climate. The town of Ajijic, designated as a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, is full of local artisans and hosts several festivals throughout the year. A Lake Chapala Ajijic tour is a fantastic getaway idea for families.

Book this Guadalajara tour to Lake Chapala and Ajijic to experience a break from the bustle of the city:

Chapala - Ajijic Area Tour

9. Visit Guachimontones Archaeological Site

If you have more than 3 days in Guadalajara, then you should definitely add a day trip to Guachimontones into your Guadalajara itinerary. Guachimontones is an archeological site located near the town of Teuchitlán. The site is about 64 km west of Guadalajara. 

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Guachimontones was a settlement for the Teuchitlán people. The site consists of conical base and circular patio structures that served as bases for building. These structures surround a central pyramid. Some of the structures also have underground funerary crypts.

A tour to Guachimontones archaeological site will help you learn more about this fascinating part of Mexican history. Plan a full day for this tour. You can book your Guachimontones tour for your Guadalajara itinerary here:

Guachimontones Archaeological Tour

10. Enjoy some other day trips from Guadalajara

Of course, no Guadalajara itinerary would be complete without some cultural day trips built into it. The towns of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque are known for their artisan crafts, such as pottery. Taking a tour will give you a behind the scenes look at the pottery, so you can learn how these beautiful pieces of ceramic art are crafted.

Additionally, Tlaquepaque is designated as a Pueblo Mágico, not only for its ceramic art, but for its textiles and blown glass work as well. There are a number of museums and cultural centers you can stroll through while visiting Tlaquepaque during your day tour.

Book one of these artisan village tours for your Guadalajara itinerary:

Day Trip to Artisan Villages of Jalisco

Tlaquepaque and Tonalá art and market private tour

Other activities to include in your Guadalajara itinerary

Besides taking a guided Guadalajara tour, there are a number of other activities you can do on your own with your family. It’s easy to tour Guadalajara on your own. Take a look at these suggestions and consider adding them to your Guadalajara itinerary.

Take a Guadalajara tour to sample pre-Hispanic dishes

Guadalajara’s food culture is thriving! The city has many wonderful restaurants, including Cafe P’al Real, a great spot for Sunday brunch.

But if you’re looking for some unique cuisine, head to Los Amores de Frida. This restaurant serves French cuisine, traditional Mexican cuisine, and pre-Hispanic cuisine. It’s a perfect place to sample pre-Hispanic cuisine during your Guadalajara itinerary.

Pre-Hispanic cuisine are the dishes that are indigenous to Mexico, before the arrival of the Spanish. These dishes include gusano de maguey (the maguey worm). These worms are actually caterpillars, and are often found on the leaves of agave plants. The maguey worms are roasted with oil, and served with onions and cilantro, giving it a somewhat of a nutty flavor.

Walk (or ride) along Ignacio Vallarta and Chapultepec

Another popular pastime for families in Guadalajara with kids was to walk along Avenida Ignacio Vallarta and Avenida Chapultepec. Every Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, these two streets close down for cars, and are open for pedestrians and bikers. 

Locals come to take advantage of the open streets, and ride their bikes or jog along the open avenues. You can take a walk along the streets, or rent a bike for an hour or two.

Visit the Zoologico Guadalajara

One of the best things to do in Guadalajara with kids is the Guadalajara Zoo , also known as Zoologico Guadalajara. It’s a world-class zoo that rivals that of Singapore Zoo and San Diego Zoo. If you have animal lovers in your family, a visit to the zoo should definitely  be part of your Guadalajara itinerary. 

The zoo offers many fun ways to see the animals, including a mini-safari experience and by riding a sky tram! Hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm during the school year. During the school holidays, hours are Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6 pm. And tickets range from 110-355 pesos ($5.50-17.50 USD) for adults and 70-270 pesos ($3.50-13.50 USD) for kids, depending on the package you purchase. 

Listen to Mariachi music

Since the city is the birthplace of Mariachi music, there are many places to listen to this type of music. Casa Bariachi is a popular place to enjoy mariachi music during your Guadalajara itinerary. Diners are serenaded by a Mariachi band while they eat. It’s quite a musical treat! 

While you’re in Guadalajara with kids, be sure to check out its many music stores. You’ll find plenty of music stores along Calle Manuel Lopez Cotilla and Calle Francisco I. Madero.

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Creating your own Guadalajara itinerary with a family-friendly Guadalajara tour

When you visit Guadalajara with kids, be sure to take some time to find your own things to do in Guadalajara with kids. Pick the Guadalajara tour (or tours) that will fit with the interests of your family. 

The city of Guadalajara often gets overlooked by visitors to Mexico, but it’s a city that’s definitely worth exploring. With its beautiful architecture, unique music and food contributions to Mexican culture, and its thriving population, Guadalajara is a perfect family-friendly destination for your Mexico vacation.

And don’t worry, if you don’t get through all these Guadalajara itinerary ideas this time around, you can always save it for future Guadalajara trips!

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The Ultimate Guadalajara Itinerary In 1-4 Days

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Planning a trip to Guadalajara? I would highly recommend it. I recently spent an awesome 4 days in Guadalajara hence I wanted to share with you my Guadalajara itinerary and tips for visiting.

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Where is Guadalajara?

Guadalajara is located in the west of Mexico , approximately a si x -hour drive from Mexico City . I headed there a non-direct way, visiting San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato en route but you can also make the journey directly. Drive, take a bus or carpool using BlaBlaCar . Mexican buses aren’t as cheap as those in other countries but at least they’re very comfortable, often with complimentary snacks and TV screens in front of your seat!

To book buses in Mexico, use Busbud .

By air: To book flights around Mexico, use Skyscanner . Direct flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara start from $50. You can fly direct from the US from several airports including Miami, New York City, Oakland, East Bay and Orlando.

Guadalajara intro

Guadalajara is without doubt a large city, although it’s no rival to Mexico City. It has 1.5 million residents compared to CDMX’s 9 million (in the metropolitan area alone). Like the capital, Guadalajara has a hectic city centre but also some leafy, more upmarket neighbourhoods. There are also some excellent day trip options which is why I would recommend spending at least 4 days in Guadalajara. Keep reading for what to do during 1 day in Guadalajara as well as how to spend 2 days in Guadalajara & 3 days in Guadalajara.

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Where to stay in Guadalajara

Chapultepec neighbourhood is a great location for your 4 days in Guadalajara. With leafy, wide streets and cute coffee shops, it’s the perfect base to relax after a busy day of exploring. Hostel: Hostal Hospedarte in Chapultepec has a garden area, kitchen, bar and generous free breakfasts each morning. They also run bar crawls, lucha libre wrestling trips, street food tours and more. The rooms were nothing special but they were comfy enough. It’s a great place to meet other travellers. Note – Hostal Hospedarte have two branches, one in Chapultepec and one in the Zocalo. I would suggest the Chapultepec one as this neighbourhood is both nicer and safer. Other accommodation options: Budget hostel: Hostel Isabel ($32)

Boutique: Del Carmen Concept Hotel ($52)

Splash out: Quinta Real Guadalajara ($97) Apartment: Life Style Executive Suites ($59)

Below are the main areas I’d suggest exploring during your 1, 2, 3 or 4 day Guadalajara itinerary. I’ll discuss these in this blog.

Best experiences in Guadalajara

• Tequila and distillery tour with tastings
• Lake Chapala and Ajijic tour
• Legends of Tequila town night tour
• Guadalajara street art tour
• Canyoning & hiking at Comala Waterfalls

GUADALAJARA ITINERARY

I’d recommend 4 days in Guadalajara in order to take 2 day trips during your stay. These are to Tequila (yes it’s actually a place) and Lake Chapala . The latter is a refreshing break from the busy city and you can tie in a stop at charming Ajijic town. However, if you don’t have as long as I did, don’t worry. This Guadalajara itinerary accounts for 1, 2, 3 and 4 days in Guadalajara. If you have just one day, simply follow day one’s itinerary. Add the additional days depending how much time you have!

1 day in Guadalajara: Zocalo and Chapultepec

If you have just one day in Guadalajara, start the day in the Zocalo (city centre). Guadalajara centre reminds me of Mexico City because there are lots of grand colonial buildings but also some hectic local markets. Guadalajara Zocalo is a generally safe place to wander around with lots of wide, sunny squares and impressive churches. As a word of warning, I would suggest you catch Ubers at night rather than walking because the city centre can be known for pickpockets. The guy in the bunk above me at the hostel had his phone stolen whilst speaking on it during a trip to the Zocalo. So just be smart and exercise caution like you would e lsewhere, particularly at night. Don’t fancy walking? Take a bike tour of the historic centre with a local guide .

Mercado General Ramon Corona

One of the best places to eat in Guadalajara Zocalo is at this local market, Mercado General Ramon Corona . It’s not a huge market compared to the one I’ll mention next but it’s still worth checking out during 4 days in Guadalajara, especially to ease yourself in before hitting the big’un.

There are plenty of popular Mexican foods to try in Mercado General Ramon Corona such as tacos, tortas, chilaquiles and more. Don’t miss the fish tacos , especially since they’re just 15 pesos apiece. Crispy breaded fish topped with salad, coleslaw, salsa and a squirt of lime can only be improved by washing it down with a cold beer. Bliss!

Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios

If you’re a fan of local markets, head to Guadalajara’s Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios , a short walk from the Zocalo. This hectic local market is a total maze but offers an authentic Mexican market e xperience. Tightly-packed alleys overflow with clothes, bags, spices, sweets, counterfeit DVDs, technology… Literally everything you can think of.

You might be the only foreigner in Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios. Don’t feel nervous, just keep an eye on your belongings and explore this vibrant corner of Guadalajara. Very few of the vendors will speak English so any Spanish you know will go a long way. Head upstairs in Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios for one of the most authentic places to eat in Guadalajara . At this bustling food court, you can try every type of Mexican food and drink but I’d particularly recommend Guadalajara’s national dish, a torta ahogada or ‘drowned sandwich’. These meaty sandwiches in tomato-based sauce are messy but very tasty.

Another corner of Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios I’d recommend is this cute coffee stand below. The speciality coffee equipment and numerous drinks from affogato to ChocoBoom (get me some of that!) would be at home in any hipster cafe so I was surprised to find this cafe in the otherwise local market. I know this cafe is in the downstairs section towards the left side but it’s hard to pinpoint the exact location. Good luck finding it. It’s worth it!

Afternoon – Chapultepec / Tlaquepaque

I headed back to Chapultepec where my hostel was located and explored the leafy neighbourhood. There are lots of street art murals in this part of town, as well as cute cafes and restaurants. I really liked Roart Cafe where I chatted to the owner for several hours and had some great coffee. If you’re staying in Chapultepec for the evening, head for tacos at Tomate Taqueria . This busy local joint has queues out the door but it’s worth it to get your hands on some of Guadalajara’s best, meatiest tacos. This place is open ’til 12.30am so feel free to show up for post-drink tacos.

2 days in Guadalajara itinerary: Tequila

Everyone’s heard of Tequila but not everyone knows where it comes from (although the clue’s in the name). Tequila is much like Champagne: the beverage has to be made in the town of the same name to qualify. I’d highly recommend a day trip to Tequila if you have 2 days in Guadalajara. As well as mariachi music, Tequila is one of the main things that puts Guadalajara on the map. The small town is an hour’s drive away in the state of Jalisco and there are a few ways to visit.

Ways to visit Tequila:

• Take the Tequila train from Guadalajara, sampling unlimited tequila as you journey through the scenic agave fields. This is your most expensive option at $100.
• A Tequila day tour travelling between Guadalajara and Tequila by shuttle bus as part of a small group. Everything is organised including a Tequila factory tour. Take this tour with GetYourGuide .
• Take the public bus from Antigua Central Camionera . Journeys leave hourly and cost just 260 pesos return. Even considering you’ll have to pay for your own Tequila factory tour when you arrive, this is still the cheapest option.

What to do in Tequila: The main activity is visiting one of the Tequila factories to tour the venue, learn about the production process and (most importantly) sample the famous beverage. I can confirm it tasted just as lethal as any time I’ve tried it in the past. It’s not my favourite drink but when in Tequila! We visited Jose Cuervo Distillery at Fábrica La Rojeña which is one of the most popular and longstanding venues in Tequila. For 150 pesos, you get a factory tour and tasters. Alternatively, you can upgrade to other packages which include tequila cocktails. The whole tour took around an hour which gave us plenty of time for wandering T equila. There isn’t a great amount more to do but it’s a pretty colonial town which is usually busy and vibey at weekends with local markets and voladores performing. If you haven’t seen these guys yet, expect to be amazed as they swing from the top of a 150-metre pole attached by harnesses.

3 days in Guadalajara: Chapala

With a third day in Guadalajara, you can take another day trip within Jalisco state, this time to Mexico’s largest lake. Chapala is the name of the lake as well as the popular tourist town on its banks. The cheapest option is taking a bus but the easiest option is an organised day tour to both Chapala and Ajijic .

Chapala town can get very busy, especially if you visit on a weekend. I would suggest visiting on a weekday if you can. There’s another nearby town called Ajijic (pronounced ah-he-hic) which is also worth adding to your Guadalajara itinerary. I’d suggest starting your day at Ajijic as it’s furthest away, then stopping at Chapala town on the way home. How to get to Ajijic from Guadalajara by bus: Along with two girls from the hostel, we caught an Uber to Antigua Central Camionera , the same place we’d caught a bus to Tequila the day before. We paid around 100 pesos for a ticket to Ajijic and the ride took around 1.5 hours.

Things to do in Ajijic

Ajijic is a funny place because it’s widely known as an American and Canadian retirement town. Many of the residents clearly aren’t Mexican and eat at Western-style restaurants with menus in English. While this doesn’t make Ajijic sound particularly authentic or interesting, I still liked this pretty, colourful town. A taxi driver also told us that the foreigners are friendly and respectful, bringing with them job opportunities for locals. It’s also worth a visit for the lakeside views!

Things to do in Ajijic:

• Take a hike to El Tepalo Waterfall, although maybe not in the dry season – it was all dried up when we arrived
• Walk the lakeside promenade and take in scenic views
• Explore the quiet lake banks away from the promenade to ditch the crowds (not that there are many in Ajijic compared to Chapala town) and spot wildlife
• Eat at Chilli Verde Restaurant . The chile relleno (giant breaded chilli stuffed with cheese and bathed in a tomato sauce) was very tasty, as were the juices
• Spot street art and visit art galleries.

Getting to Chapala: Call an Uber or hail a local taxi for the short ride between Ajijic and Chapala town. I can’t remember the exact price we paid but I believe it was around 100 pesos split between three of us.

Things to do in Chapala

We arrived in Chapala and felt instantly overwhelmed by the amount of people, as well as baffled by a man walking a honey badger on a lead.

Chapala was overwhelming and I wasn’t as enamoured as I was by Ajijic. Still, it’s an iconic place to include in your Guadalajara itinerary nonetheless.

Things to do in Chapala town:

• Take a boat trip on Lake Chapala. Vendors will approach you selling tickets as soon as you arrive
• Eat seafood beside the lake
• Shop for snacks, souvenirs and shoes at Tianguis Market on Wednesdays
• Drive 10 minutes to San Juan Cosalá town and bathe in natural hot springs
• Stroll the Malecon (lakefront area) and snap photos with the colourful Chapala sign.

We set off from our hostel at 9am and arrived back at 6.30pm, having toured both Ajijic and Chapala before catching the 1-hour bus back to Guadalajara. It’s a busy but easy day trip. If you would rather take a tour, you can book a Chapala and Ajijic trip with Viator .

4 days in Guadalajara: Tlaquepaque

To finish this 4 day Guadalajara itinerary, make sure to visit Tlaquepaque. This charming suburb of Guadalajara was once its own town but has since been absorbed into the urban sprawl. Tlaquepaque is a fun place to visit… As is trying to pronounce it! Tlaquepaque is known for its traditional pottery and ceramics. There’s not a whole load to do but you can easily kill a few hours browsing craft shops and sipping coffee.

Things to do in Tlaquepaque:

• Head to El Parían bandstand to watch mariachi players perform. Mariachi, now known around the world, started life here so catching some is a must for your Guadalajara itinerary. You can get a drink at one of the many cafes and watch as performers sing and play violin and guitar while wearing traditional dress. Tlaquepaque may have changed over the decades but this is one thing that hasn’t!
• Shop for pottery. You’ll get great deals on colourful Mexican crafts in Tlaquepaque. You can also attend workshops to see how it’s made. Check out Cantú craft shop.
• Visit Pantaleón Panduro Museum to see modern ceramic style arts including mini models of Guadalajara’s famous buildings.
• Stroll Sergio Bustamante Gallery and admire exhibits including statues with a modern art focus. I liked the leafy garden at the back of this gallery.
• If you spy street vendors selling this local drink called tuba, give it a try. It’s sweet and fruity with peanuts and candies floating inside.

Afternoon activity for street art fans

If you’re a street art fan, there’s one final thing to add to your Guadalajara itinerary. This impressive street art location isn’t in the centre of Guadalajara, in fact it’s quite far out. But I can vouch for it as a cool, colourful activity if you have the time. To reach this street art mural by Boa Mistura, set your Google Maps to Mural Urbano ‘Nierika’ . From central Guadalajara, you can catch a direct bus with a short walk at the end. From Chapultepec or Tlaquepaque, you’ll need to change buses in the centre. Alternatively, take an Uber there. Tip – for navigating Guadalajara by bus, use the Moovit app.

This cool street art mural is spread out over several apartment buildings, even extending to the baseball court. I don’t think this location gets a lot of tourist traffic judging by the curious but friendly welcome from the locals. I was happy to find it and learn about a street artist I didn’t know about previously. Boa Mistura is from Madrid but now has street art all over the world. This mural is dedicated to Wixáritari indigenous people living in Mexico. Nierika  is a word in their language referring to energy that comes from the wisdom of their ancestors and guides the next generation in building their future. We could all use some of this, I think! If you can get a panoramic view of all the buildings at once (which we got by climbing a stairwell opposite) you’ll see the words FUI, SOY, SERÉ (I am, I was, I will be) written across three buildings. I loved the scale of this art and the different message conveyed by seeing it from another angle.

Guadalajara packing list

Wondering what to pack for Guadalajara? I’d suggest:

• Clothes: Cooler clothes for day times: shorts, dresses and skirts etc
• Jeans and a sweater for the evenings
• ‘Nicer’ clothes for restaurants and bars
• Comfy sneakers – you’ll do a lot of walking
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Security: A handy bum bag with secure zip
• Combination padlock (ideal for hostel lockers)
• Research: The latest copy of Lonely Planet Mexico
• A Lonely Planet Mexican Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary
• Technology: a GoPro if you’re making videos – I use the HERO8 Black
• Solo photography pick: Manfrotto tripod and Joby Gorillapod
• A power bank to keep your devices alive
• Sustainability: stainless steel reusable water bottle with straw lid to reduce the use of plastic bottles
• Alternatively, a filtering water bottle that allows you to safely drink tap water
• Reusable coffee cup (collapsable) for hot takeaway drinks
• Metal straw kit with straw cleaner and cloth bag .

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Rose is a solo traveller from the UK who has been on the road since 2015. She wants to show other women that solo travel isn't scary and doesn't have to be expensive! Rose has lived in Mexico, Canada and all over Asia, seeking out food, bubble tea and street art wherever she goes!

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Why Go To Guadalajara

For a more authentic Mexican experience than what you might receive on the coasts and a slightly less frenetic vacation than what you might experience in Mexico City , head to Guadalajara. The capital and largest city in Jalisco is known for its mariachi bands, its nearby tequila distilleries , its jaw-dropping architecture and its thrumming nightlife. Guadalajara also effortlessly blends tradition and modernity. For instance, some Tapatíos (Guadalajara natives) don sombreros, while others are more comfortable in skinny jeans. Some prefer watching rodeos or Mexican wrestlers, called luchadores , while others prefer sampling Mexican craft beers at El Grillo, a local pub. You can get a taste of it all on a trip to Guadalajara.

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Best months to visit.

The best time to visit Guadalajara is between the months of October and December when the weather is dry, temperatures skim the lower 80s and festivals fill the calendar. The five months that span January and May are another great time to visit the city, thanks to decreased hotel prices. June through September is considered Guadalajara's low season since the city experiences heavy rainfall and high temperatures during this period.

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What You Need to Know

This is the hometown of mariachi You can sway along to the beat of a lively mariachi band just about every day at the Plaza de los Mariachis.

Tequila is nearby The agave fields and distilleries of tequila heavyweights like Jose Cuervo and Sauza sit less than 50 miles northwest of Guadalajara.

Tlaquepaque and Tonalá Shop for souvenirs at these handicraft hubs, located less than 15 miles southeast of central Guadalajara.

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Stop by Plaza de Armas You can listen to free live music performances most evenings (Sundays and Tuesday through Friday) at 6:30 p.m.

Fill up on street fair Eating a couple of meals from a street stall in Mercado Libertad rather than a sit-down restaurant will conserve some cash.

Visit in the summer Sure, it's hot and you might see some rainy days, but your affordable hotel rate might make up for the sticky climes.

Culture & Customs

Guadalajara, founded in 1542 by King Carlos V of Spain, is the capital and largest city in Jalisco, a state that is credited with inventing sombreros, rodeos and mariachi music. The city is also packed with universities, ranging from the University of Guadalajara to the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Guadalajara. Lately, tech manufacturing is drawing more and more of the country's best and brightest, but farming blue agave (for tequila production) continues to bolster most of its economy.

Locals in Guadalajara speak Spanish, and travelers can endear themselves to residents by looking them in the eye, smiling and saying "buenos dias" (good morning), "buenas tardes" (good afternoon) or "buenas noches" (good night).

The Mexican peso is the currency used in Guadalajara and throughout Jalisco. Since the Mexican peso to U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuates, plan to check the conversion before you go .

In response to crime in Jalisco, the U.S. State Department has issued warnings about intercity driving at night. It's best to confine your driving to the day – or better yet, rely on other modes of transportation .

What to Eat

For such a laid-back place, Guadalajara takes its food seriously. The city's signature dish is the torta ahogada , literally "drowned sandwich." This pork sandwich is drenched in broth and served with diced onions and spritzed with lime juice; you use a spoon rather than your hands. You'd also be remiss if you didn't sample some of the region's tequila. Try it straight-up or in a cocktail, or head about 40 miles northwest to tour the Jose Cuervo and Sauza distilleries . 

Try the cafes, called loncherías , ice cream shops and fresh fruit drink stores, called neverías , and don't miss San Juan de Dios Market 's multitude of taco vendors. Also, save some time to dig into birria , a stewed goat meat dish made with tomatoes and savory spices. For a more formal meal, try Sagrantino or Asador La Vaca Argentina .

Getting Around Guadalajara

The best way to get around Guadalajara is by foot. The streets are best viewed at a leisurely pace, and many of the city-center attractions , such as the Guadalajara Cathedral , are located within walking distance. For places further afield, you can take a bus, but you'll likely face tight quarters as buses are popular among locals. There's also a metro system, but its two routes are more convenient for commuters than tourists. Taxis and rental cars are options, too.

Flights from a variety of U.S., Canadian and, of course, Mexican, destinations arrive and depart Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), which is located about 12 miles southeast of the city.

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WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she will embark on a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour with a series of events focused on investing in communities, building wealth, and ensuring every American has the freedom to thrive. The Vice President’s tour will take her back to several states across the country as she highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has built economic opportunity and delivered for the American people. The Economic Opportunity Tour will kick off with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon.

“President Biden and I are committed to creating an economy in which every person has the freedom to thrive. That is why we have taken historic steps to advance economic opportunity by increasing access to capital, investing in small businesses, addressing housing costs, forgiving student loans and medical debt, investing in infrastructure, and championing additional policies that put money in people’s pockets and build wealth,” said Vice President Harris.   “Our economic approach has delivered great progress, and we will continue to invest in you, your family, and your future.”

During the Vice President’s Economic Opportunity Tour, she will highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered historic investments that have supported communities and helped people thrive. This includes making unprecedented investments in small businesses and achieving the fastest creation of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years, creating a record number of jobs, increasing access to capital for underserved communities, investing in infrastructure, cutting the price of insulin and expanding access to health care, erasing medical debt, forgiving more student loan debt than any administration in history and boosting investments in education, making housing more affordable, lowering child care costs, and increasing the wealth of American families. Vice President Harris will also outline additional steps that she and President Biden are taking to expand this work. She will be joined on the tour by Administration officials, members of Congress, local leaders, and other special guests.

The Vice President’s tour is a continuation of her nonstop travel to communities across the country. She has made more than 35 trips to 16 states since the beginning of 2024. This includes consistent travel to meet with small business owners and entrepreneurs in underserved communities to discuss challenges and opportunities they face. In March, she traveled to Black Wall Street in Durham, NC to announce $32 million in funds to support historically underserved entrepreneurs. She began the year in Las Vegas, NV where she announced an SBA rule that will ensure millions of Americans who have served time are eligible for SBA loan programs that help individuals start and run small businesses.

The Vice President has long been focused on ensuring that minority, rural, and low-income communities have the capital and resources they need to thrive and support small businesses. Last year, she announced that Treasury’s CDFI Fund has awarded over $1.73 billion in grants to 603 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country. In 2022, the Vice President also announced a first-of-its-kind public-private sector initiative — the Economic Opportunity Coalition (EOC) — that is a historic public-private partnership of more than 20 private sector organizations that will invest tens of billions of dollars to create opportunity and grow wealth in historically underserved communities. The EOC has already surpassed over $1 billion in increased member company deposits into community finance institutions. As a Senator, the Vice President partnered with key Congressional stakeholders to secure a transformative $12 billion investment for CDFIs and MDIs in December 2020. Since that time, she has worked to ensure these programs are as successful as possible.

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Looking for cheaper Eras Tour tickets? See Taylor Swift at these 10 international cities.

Swifties who want to snag tickets to Taylor Swift’s colossal Eras Tour know the experience won’t come cheap.  

This year, the billionaire will only visit three U.S. cities – Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis – and prices for the in-demand shows are astronomical . For the Oct. 18 show in Miami, for example, cost of a single ticket ranged between $1,615 and $8,524 on StubHub.com as of Wednesday afternoon.

So, how else can fans see one of the world’s biggest singers? Go abroad .

In the past 30 days, searches for ‘Taylor Swift Europe tour 2024 tickets’ have increased by 300% in the U.S., indicating that some people are ready to take a long-haul flight to see the wildly popular artist live, according to travel website Islands.com .

Concert-goers who head to Europe for their Swift experience may actually save more money in the long-run . Not only are ticket prices across the pond cheaper, but many European cities, like Warsaw and Lisbon, are also budget-friendly, offering inexpensive food and lodging. 

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To determine the most affordable Eras Tour stops, Islands.com researchers compared the cost of a two-night trip, including one cheap ticket on StubHub.com, two nights at a four-star hotel, six inexpensive meals, two five-mile taxi rides, and one domestic beer. However, researchers didn’t account for airline tickets or concert merchandise.

With safety at the top of travelers' minds, the researchers also factored in the city’s safety rating out of 100. 

To stay extra safe, the State Department encourages travelers to register with the U.S. embassy in the country they're visiting any time they travel abroad. That can be done at step.state.gov .

10 cheapest destinations for the Eras Tour in 2024

10. Vienna, Austria - total average cost: $1,089, safety score: 69.72

9. Cardiff, U.K. - total average cost: $1,061, safety score: 61.83

8. Lyon, France - total average cost: $1,047, safety score: 44.3

7. Lisbon, Portugal - total average cost: $1,028, safety score: 70.15

6. Munich, Germany - total average cost: $1,000, safety score: 78.88

5. Paris, France - total average cost: $971, safety score: 41.83

4. Stockholm, Sweden - total average cost: $935, safety score: 53.86

3. Hamburg, Germany - total average cost: $903, safety score: 57.51

2. Gelsenkirchen, Germany - total average cost: $749, safety score: 51.33

1. Warsaw, Poland - total average cost: $712, safety score: 72.98

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Pick up at Hotel or personal address. Drop off at central points (Historical Downtown, Expo area, Minerva). Certified tour guide. Agave Fields. Tequila Magical Town. Entrance fee to one a traditional distillery. Tequila tasting.

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