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Guadalajara
Mexico · GDL
Mariachi's birthplace, tequila country, and colonial plazas.
About
Guadalajara is the capital and most populous city of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the Americas. Guadalajara has the second-highest population density in Mexico with over 10,361 people per km2, surpassed only by Mexico City. Within Mexico, Guadalajara is a center of business, arts and culture, technology and tourism; as well as the economic center of the Bajío region. It usually ranks among the 100 most productive and globally competitive cities in the world. It is home to numerous landmarks, including the Guadalajara Cathedral, Degollado Theatre, the Templo Expiatorio, the UNESCO World Heritage site Hospicio Cabañas, and the San Juan de Dios Market—the largest indoor market in Latin America.
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- dining · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- architecture · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan77°F2d wet
- Feb81°F1d wet
- Mar87°F1d wet
- Apr90°F1d wet
- May92°F2d wet
- Jun87°F15d wet
- Jul80°F23d wet
- Aug80°F22d wet
- Sep80°F18d wet
- Oct80°F8d wet
- Nov80°F3d wet
- Dec76°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Guadalajara Market Food Tour & Historic Landmarks WalkFrom $64 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private City Tour Guadalajara and TlaquepaqueFrom $153 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
GDL Art Crawl & Studio Tour VisitFrom $55 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hidden Kitchen : The Market Challenge in Guadalajara with NoemiFrom $104 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Friday Night Bar Crawl in Guadalajara, MexicoFrom $28 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tequila Tour: Craft Distillery, Tasting, and Mexican BBQFrom $192 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), about 11 mi away.
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