Mexico
Guadalajara
Activities
Activities in Guadalajara
Mezcala Island
This small island located in Lake Chapala is home to an old fort from the
Mexican Revolution.
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Plaza de los Mariachis
La plaza de Marichis today is lacking in good Mariachi. The restaurant (Mi Ranchito) that supported most of the bands may still be there but it no longer the center of activity that it once was. It is still a very interesting area. On one side is the church of San Juan de Dios, the patron curcrh on the mercado libertad. Locals still refer to Mercado Libertad as San Juan de Dios. On the other side of the market is the old orphanage that is now more of a museum and contains many of the mmurals ....
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Cantina La Fuente
A smokey, rustic bar with a friendly crowd and music on request.
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Plaza Tapatia
This popular seven-block-long plaza is always crowded and is ringed with interesting stores.
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Barranca de Oblatos
This 2,000-foot gorge makes for an interesting view.
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Calle Independencia
A popular shopping strip in Tlaquepaque, a tiny suburb on the outskirts of Guadalajara.
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Casa Vieja
This new upscale restaurant is located in an old mansion and has an extensive gourmet menu.
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Centro Recreativo las Tortugas
Outdoor recreation center with activities particularly suitable for families.
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Corona Market
This downtown market sells everything from farm equipment to fresh produce.
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Mariachi Plaza
This often raucous plaza is a good place to see mariachi bands.
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Museo Clemente Orozco
The former home and studio of famous muralist Jose Clemente Orozco.
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Plaza de los Laureles
This downtown plaza is named for its abundance of Indian laurel trees.
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Sergio Bustamante
This store sells the original jewelry of famous Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante.
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