Top 5 things to see and do in Guadalajara, Mexico - the Pearl of the West
Top 5 things to see and do in Guadalajara, Mexico
Mexico is very well known as a culturally rich country; it is rich in history, traditions, culinary delicacies and folklore. Guadalajara represents the cradle of some of the most famous things such as Mariachi and Tequila. The top 5 things to do when visiting Guadalajara are:
Eat “Tortas Ahogadas”
It is the typical dish of this city. I cannot describe them, you must try them! Beware if they ask you “Completa o Media”, it doesn’t mean half or complete in size but in the intensity of hot chilli salsa they will put on top of it.
Visit the Centro Historico
Visit the main square of the city or downtown, known as “Centro Histórico”. There you will find the Cathedral, Government Palace, Hospicio Cabañas and many more Plazas and museums, as well as cheap shopping places and traditional eateries.
Around the city on a bus
Take the Tapatio Tour, hop in-hop off bus. It is very well handled and for just 10 dollars it will allow you to get a preview of almost all the city and get off wherever you find more interesting to explore!
Go to Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque is one of the suburban cities and it is the best place to buy handcrafts and enjoy Mariachi. There are several traditional restaurants prepared specially for giving tourists the whole Mexican folklore experience.
Drink Tequila!
Finally you cannot have a complete visit of Guadalajara without visiting the neighboring city of Tequila. You can reach the city in about half an hour by rented car, by bus or a little bit longer by the Tequila Express train; this is a very popular way to learn everything about Tequila and taste a lot of it!! Also, the main Tequila companies, like Cuervo and Herradura, have tours available in their haciendas to follow the process of making of Tequila, which, of course, include degustation of tequila in its different phases. If you like Tequila, you are in for a treat!
After doing these 5 things, you will have fallen in love with Mexico and you won’t feel like leaving! But keep in mind that every city in Mexico is ready with a warm welcome and lots of adventures for you! So don’t hesitate! Come and enjoy now the magic of Mexico!
