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Guadalajara

Description: Guadalajara is the capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The ... more

Guadalajara ... city is located in the central region of this state and in the western-Pacific area of Mexico, and has a population of 1,600,940; it is Mexico's second most populated municipality. The Metropolitan area of Guadalajara includes other adjacent municipalities, and has a population of 4.1 million inhabitants, making it also the second most populated metropolitan area in Mexico. The city is situated at an altitude of 1600 meters (5200 feet), favoring it with a mild, spring-like climate. Guadalajara is one of the principal centers of culture, economy, history, industry and religion in the country, influencing the rest of Mexico by its culture and folklore. Guadalajara is known as La Perla Tapatia ("Pearl of the West") and Ciudad de las Rosas ("City of the Roses") for its architecture and environment.

Newest Review: ... Dhali benches and chairs found outside the Government building. In general Guadalajara is a safe city, but you do need to be careful about where you go at night. Travelling in large groups and in well lit’ areas is always best, I have heard a few stories of robberies and muggings but they always seem to happen to those people who don’t take care to be safe. The nightlife is ... more

... good. We found a great bar, which provide snacks and drinks at a very reasonable price. The locals were very friendly and we enjoyed their company throughout the evening. At one point an old Mexican bloke came in to the bar with a wooden box with to wi...more

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Guadalajara: Buzzing and Vibrant (454 words)
by - written on 19/10/01 (Very useful, 232 readings)
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Guadalajara. I stayed in Guadalajara about 5 months ago for a few days. We arrived at night, which was a bit disconcerting, as we were carrying all our belongings, and had no idea where we were going to stay. We had chosen a hotel from our travel guide, and eventually found it. Hotel Hamilton was its name, and it was quite possibly the worst place I have ever had to sleep in. Rooms are cheap but prison like, and are available on an hourly basis. I don’t think I should refer to this place as a hotel, more of a brothel. Anyway after a terrible nights sleep we found another hotel first thing, and had a wonder around the city. The main market is a ... Read the complete review

Mariachis, tequila and fiestas (228 words)
by - written on 25/07/00 (Very useful, 297 readings)
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When most foreigners think of Mexico they think of mariachi bands, tequila and pretty girls. Well, you can find all of these in Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city. Guadalajara (meaning "river of rock" in arab) is a beautiful city, with wonderful gardens, modern shopping centers and the most traditional plaza of any large city. It is in fact the plaza Garibaldi where mariachis originate from. Any evening in the week you can see hundreds of these elaborately dressed men looking for clients to take them to parties, weddings, funerals or serenatas. Guadalajara is also the spiritual home of tequila, the national drink (to clear the ... Read the complete review