Local area

Ajijic: "Place where Water Splash" Ajijic is a picturesque village of pre-Hispanic origin, characterized by its tranquility and beautiful landscapes, has an important historical legacy both sites and monuments such as the culture of its inhabitants, rich in indigenous issues, colonial and contemporary. It also has a varied tourism growth. Sites of Interest Capilla de la Virgen del Rosario. Church of San AndrésInstituto of Jalisco Handicrafts

Lake Chapala has a total capacity of approximately 8,000 million cubic meters (Mm 3). It has a total area of 114.659 hectares, which occupies Jalisco and Michoacan 86% to 14%. This lake, the largest of the Mexican Republic, is the main source of drinking water supply of the Guadalajara metropolitan area, it accounts for 60% of water coming into the city.

The Colomos Forest is located west of the city of Guadalajara divided in 2 seccions wich are characterized by having a population predominantly of eucalyptus tree, and some isolated specimens of ash, white cedar, jacaranda trees, Ficus, laurel tree, and many species more. Colomo´s forest has a urban location is like natural place in the middle of the city. You don´t has to go out to the city to be in touch with nature.

In Guadalajara Expo you will find the best facilities where you can make events such as Exhibitions, Conferences, Conventions, Concerts, Business Meetings, Training, and Social events: XV years, Graduations, Weddings, etc.

In Galerias Shopping Mall you just can find everything you want, if you want to eat a really good food you will find a lot of good restaurants, if you need buy clothes you will find a lot of stores with the best labels Nike, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, BCBG, Coach, Ermenegildo Zegna, Penny Black, Tous, Tane, etc. Galerias Shopping Mall has places for kids where they can play while parents enjoy the good stores and food. If you want watch best movies you can find too a cinepolis.

The zoo has a wide range of services, such as: Shows in the auditorium roof with a capacity of 3500 people: Birds and Reptiles trained. Scenic train rides comfortable, where you can admire the park. The zoo is divided in seccios where you can find a different kinds of animal life like saffary or aquarium, tropical forest, australian villa and more. Definitely is a great choice to pass a family day.

If you visit Guadalajara you has to make a stop in the historical downtown where you will find the heart of Guadalajara, a place with all hitorical attractions if you are fan of good culture you are going to love this part of the city. You will find historical buildings, monuments, parks, flowers, fountains and tree lined avenues. Some places you can visit are Teatro Degollado, Hospicio Cabañas, Plaza tapatia, the cathedral, etc.

The Jalisco soccer stadium is the third largest in Mexico. With a capacity of 66 713 spectators. Founded in 1960, and has hosted World Cup 1970 Soccer World Cup 1986. Today is the house of the computers Atlas of Guadalajara Leones Negros of the University of Guadalajara.

Plaza del sol Shopping Mall is a good place to take your kids have good day full of fun because is like a park in the middle of good stores and restaurants. So you really will enjoy visit this place.

The building currently occupied by the museum was started around 1743. Its original use was as the College of Saint Joseph Seminary. During the War of Independence was the headquarters of the insurgent troops and Spanish prison. As Museum of Fine Arts opens on November 10, 1918. Its founder and first director was John Ixca Farías. It is part of the National Institute of Anthropology and History from its inception in 1939.

The shoe mall is a place where you can find different kind of shoes with different prices and styles.

The Basilica of Zapopan is one of the oldest in Jalisco and is considered an architectural gem. The building was the work of Franciscan friars in 1690, in honor of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Currently the image is known as the Virgin of Zapopan, whose massive festival and is celebrate October 12th when he returns to tje basilica after touring the whole city.

Tequila town is a very important and touristic place of Jalisco because is the place where our visitors can watch how they make the tequila drink, there are persons who explain the tourist the complete process about make tequila. Even you can take the tequila express wich is a tour by train where you can enjoy listen mariachi and drink tequila while you reach to tequila town.

Tlaquepaque is a small but beautiful town where you can find beautiful handicrafts and souvenirs, basically is a place focused on the craft of pottery, textiles, and glass. Tlaquepaque has attractions like San Pedro´s church, Cultural Center El Refugio, Regional Museum of ceramic, The Parian which is a big place where you can find a lot of restaurants, and bars offering the best drinks and food. Also, you can enjoy Mariachi.

Tonala town is another place that you should visit if you come to Guadalajara, Tonala is a place where you can find beautiful handycrafts. If you need decorate your house with good style Tonala is the best option because there are handycrafted furnitures with good prices.