Guadalajara Sightseeing

Local Sights

Ballet Folklorico
Description Housed in the Theatre xxxx it has regional dances from all over Mexico.

Hospicio Cabañas
Directions Cabañas 8

Instituto de Artesania Jaliciense
Directions Calzada Independencia Sur & 5 de Febrero
Description Local and regional folk-art at the edge of the Parque Agua Azul - a relaxing garden setting with children's playground.

Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Directions Liceo # 60 corner with Hidalgo
Description Colonial building housing eclectic collection of contemporary art as well as pre-historic artifacts.

Orfanatorio
Description The Orphanage - Mural by Diego Rivera.

Our Lady of Aranzazu Church
Directions 16 de Septiembre y Priscilliano Sanchez

Palacio del Gobernador
Description The Governor's palace. Houses murals by Jose Clemente Orozco - a local artist now world-famous.

Plaza de la Liberación
Directions Centro Historico
Description Colonial plaza in the heart of Guadalajara ideal for people watching, resting, snacking in nearby restaurants and shopping.

Nearby Sights

Lake Chapala and Ajijic
Description Lake Chapala is the largest lake in Mexico. The village of Ajijic has a large colony of expatriate Americans.

Rio Caliente Hot Springs Spa
Description A 24 acre mountain resort with full spa facilities. As the name suggests, it is situated next to a hot water river which has served as a natural healing center for the ancient Huicholes.

Tlaquepaque Village
Directions In the southwest quadrant of the city on the way to the Airport.
Description Famous for the collection of shops where local ceramic ware and other folkart is sold. Nice restaurants are found around the main square.

Tonalá Crafts Fair
Description Fair opens on Thursdays and Sundays