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Guadalajara

Guadalajara Travel Guide

Guadalajara's sights are divided into five major areas. Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, and Tonalá are the four primary municipalities. With the exception of Zapopan, they can each be navigated on foot in a few hours, though they deserve at least a day. Zapopan requires more time since it's a sprawling suburb with plenty of shopping and high-end hotels quite a distance from old downtown.

Zona Minerva, the fifth area, is due west of the Centro. Hopping between its shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants is best done by cab. Sample this district by strolling down the Avenida Juarez-Avenida Vallarta corridor, which is shut to vehicular traffic from 8 AM to 2 PM every Sunday.

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Top Reasons to Go
Getting Oriented
Getting Here & Around

A Hit-and-Run City?
Booking in Advance
Festivals & Special Events

Places to Explore

Ajijic
Around Lago de Chapala
Centro Histórico
Chapala
San Juan Cosalá
Tequila

Teuchitlán
Tlaquepaque
Tonalá
Zapopan
Zona Minerva

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