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We want to give you a warm welcome to Mexico and to the city of Guadalajara.
Guadalajara is an amazing city and full of contrasts that make it one of the most original places in Mexico. It is often overshadowed by Mexico City as a cultural and gastronomic powerhouse, but that is changing. The city has a vibrant and young population that demand unique experiences and great flavors when they go out to eat or for entertainment. This has helped in the creation of alternative venues for its residents to enjoy.
WELCOME
This city and the state of Jalisco are known throughout Mexico as the birthplace of many of Mexico’s culinary and cultural traditions such as the production of tequila, the birth of Mariachi and the creation of amazing dishes like tortas ahogadas (drowned sandwich) and carne en su jugo (meat in its juice). We’ll explore a brief history of these and other traditions and see how they are shaping new generations. Additionally, we’ll discover the influential powers of the neighboring cities that add to the cultural heritage of Guadalajara.
We hope you enjoy your stay and that you get to explore the different places that this city has to offer.
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GUADALAJARA MEXICO'S CULTURAL CAPITAL The cultural movement that is in Guadalajara is the strongest in all of Latin America. The city has one of the vastest cultural agendas in the continent, which is fostered by the government and local universities in order to promote all the attributes of the city. Guadalajara exhibits many works by international and national artist due to its promotional influence in Latin America and the southwest
Its focus in contemporary art in dance, theater, music, photography, film, design, architecture and multimedia
of the United States.
have been a core in the development and increase of Guadalajara is characterized as a Mexican Icon City. This means that the city’s identity has given certain icons that reflect the heritage of the country such as mariachi, charros and tequila. Over time, these icons have given Guadalajara a stereotype image for which it has adopted
funding for the arts.
The University Center of Arts, Architecture and Design (CUAAD) is the academic institution with greater international recognition, in the formation of artistic talent, that create a link between the cultural movements of the
and promoted throughout the world.
new generations and serving as support for the creation, Guadalajara is also the birthplace of many ancient cultural
promotion and cultural consumption of the city.
expressions such as Jarabe Tapatio. A dance created with influences from Flamenco and spanish instruments that were adopted during the Spanish colonization. The city is also considered one of Mexico’s artisan and gastronomic powerhouses due to its unique dishes like red pozole and
Contemporary music has been an important factor in the
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new Tapat o cultural movement, being Guadalajara one of the cities with the largest consumers of avant-garde and electronic music, to earn the nickname "Electronic Capital of Mexico" in honor of their representation in electronic
torta ahogada (drowned sandwich).
music and for hosting events of the global electronic The city has the largest number of art institutions such as the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jalisco, the Folkloric Ballet
genre. It is also the city that saw the birth of a new musical genre: Acid Cabaret (click here to listen) in the late 1980s.
of the University of Guadalajara, Chamber of Commerce
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Ballet of Jalisco, the Ballet of the Hospicio Caba as and the Company of Contemporary Dance of the University of Guadalajara.
Undoubtedly, Guadalajara has more than meets the eye and due to a new generation of artist and consumers the art scene in this city is well and thriving.
Tlaquepaque A story about a small town
THREE THINGS TO SEE & DO IN TLAQUEPAQUE Walking the Streets Tlaquepaque is a place to explore by foot as many of its attractions are not far from the city center. We recommend walking through Independence Street to get a bigger scope of the traditional side of Tlaquepaque.
El Parian This building is from 1878 and it's named after a Filipino word which means market.
BRIEF HISTORY OF TLAQUEPAQUE
Nowadays is a
Downtown Tlaquepaque is an amazing place to wander through its streets
building that houses
and enjoy its many art galleries. This city is known for its craftsmanship in
different restaurants
leather, pottery, and for its rich history.
that serve traditional Mexican food.
Before the colonization of the Spaniards, this town was famous with the
Enjoy your meal
indigenous tribes as a place where high quality pottery could be found. It
while listening to
was ruled by a queen who managed and controlled a population of 500
mariachi.
inhabitants. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards most of the customs of the local people
Food Parlors
were removed and Tlaquepaque was officially founded on the 25th of March of 1530 and was given the name of San Pedro by Fray Antonio de Segovia.
Food is everywhere in downtown
Since then, Tlaquepaque has been a center for change for the state and the
Tlaquepaque - from
country. Many key figures of Mexico have visited this town such as:
high end restaurants
Miguel Hidalgo, Benito JuĂĄrez and Porfirio D az, among others. In 1835,
to mom and pop
Tlaquepaque became the first city to open schools for both genders (male
shops - the majority
and female) and has promoted equality of wages for all of its residents.
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of these places sell traditional Mexican
In modern times, Tlaquepaque has a healthy economy due to multi-national
food and sweet
companies, tourism and its local festivals. Some of the most notable are:
bread and cater to
Day of the Dead Festival, Winter Cultural Festival and the Cattle Expo
different budgets. Tlaquepaque features many places to visit for which we recommend to use the Descubre Tlaquepaque guide to explore the city more in depth and to shop for some gifts.
SPICE, TRADITION, AND IMAGINATION MEXICAN CUISINE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY UNESCO IN 2010 AS AN INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE.
MEXICAN FOOD Who has not enjoyed a
to the many dishes that
delicious taco with an ice cold
Mexicans and people around
coke? Its pure heaven.
the world enjoy.
Mexican cuisine is known
Some of the most notable
throughout the world as being
dishes you can find vary
only tacos (which is part of the
depending in the state you are
culinary heritage) but is more
visiting as each has their own
than that.
traditional dish.
The culinary heritage of
In Puebla you can find an array
Mexico is primarily a fusion of
of moles and jamoncillos (milk
indigenous mesoamerican
based candy). If you visit
cooking with European. The
Yucatan you will find mayan
staples are native ingredients,
inspired dishes like cochinita
such as corn, beans, avocados,
pibil, tamales in palm leafs and
tomatoes, an array of peppers
iguana soup. In Monterrey you
and cocoa beans. Europeans
will find barbecue and roasted
introduced meat from
meats like cabrito.
domesticated animals (beef, pork, chicken, goat, and sheep),
Regardless of where you visit,
dairy products (especially
it is important to taste and
cheese), and various herbs and
enjoy each of the flavors since
spices.
you are eating a tradition that has been around for hundreds
All this mixture of cultures and methods of cooking gave birth
of years and full of history.
SITES & PLACES TO VISIT
JALISCO IS VAST AND HAS ATTRACTIONS FOR EVERYONE AND FOR ANY BUDGET. DUE TO ITS SEMI TROPICAL WEATHER AND ITS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION YOU CAN EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT WEATHER PATTERNS AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS ALL YEAR ROUND.
THINGS TO-DO & SEE Magical Towns
The Zoo
These are towns that have a lot of history and that have retained their architecture and traditions alive since their founding. Jalisco has seven magical towns. Visit each one and discover their magic and history that is well alive to this day.
Guadalajara’s zoo is a great experience to learn about local flora and fauna and to see animals in action. It has 123 acres of land destined to the conservation of its species and for leisure attractions. Jump into the Masai Mara ride and get to feed the giraffes or get in the electric train to get faster to your destination.
-Tequila -Tapalpa -Mazamitla -San Sebastián del Oeste -Lagos de Moreno -Mascota -Talpa de Allende Puerto Vallarta This natural harbor is known worldwide as one of the best beach and cultural destinations of Mexico. Discover its beauty by walking through its cobblestone streets and Malecon. Experience the best restaurants in the city such as Café des Artistes. Relax in its gold sand beaches and watch the sunset with a good cold drink.
Walking through Downtown Guadalajara The 474 year old area of downtown Guadalajara is an amazing place to discover the history and traditions that created and gave the city its personality. There is so much to learn and to see in this area that you need a whole day to cover it. Visit: Degollado Theatre, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Hospicio Cabañas and walk through the famous avenue of Chapultepec to indulge in fantastic food.
THINGS TO-DO & FESTIVALS Museums
Festivals
Guadalajara has a healthy and
Guadalajara is a world class city and
-October Beer Festival
extraordinary art scene and heritage.
every year it is host to many
October 14h to the 16th of 2016
That can be experienced in many of its
international festivals that promote its
-International Film Festival
museums that are throughout the city.
traditions and culture. Here is a list of
March 10th to the 17th 2017
Here is a list of the five museums you
the most notables in the city:
-International Book Fair
must visit while you are in Guadalajara:
-MURA -MUSA
November 26th to the 4th of December -International Mariachi Festival
of 2016
August 26th to the 4th of September of
-May Cultural Festival
2016
May 7th to the 29th of 2017
-Hospico Caba as
-October Festival
-T nica - Jazz Festival
-Ex Convento del Carmen
September 30th to the 2nd of November
July 28th to the 7th of August of 2017
-Regional Museum of Guadalajara
of 2016
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Discover Guadalajara
City Map
If you need more information about the city and its many activities please visit the local government website at: http://portal.guadalajara.gob.mx/
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