Travel to Guadalajara

Guadalajara is the most iconic city in Mexico. Tequila and Mariachi are two Mexican icons around the world whose birthplace was the very city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. That said, not many would know that exact piece of information. This website is dedicated to inform the traveler about the true faces of this city, and for the visitor to get to know it like a local. 

First of all, where is Guadalajara? This beautiful city, also called "La Perla del Pacífico" (Pearl of the Pacific) or "La Perla Tapatía" (The Tapatía Pearl) is the capital city of the state of Jalisco, on the Western part of the country. Locals are called "Tapatíos", and they are the proud citizens of the second largest city in Mexico.

Now, Tequila is an actual little town, it is the birthplace of the drink that has traveled the world over and it's located only 30 minutes away from Guadalajara.

Guadalajara is a financial centre and also the Mexican Silicon Valley. A great number on large international players have set up shop here. 

If you're looking for a defining local monument, Minerva is your answer. Several important avenues end up meeting this city's defender and can be seen in thousands of pictures.

That is the overall description of Guadalajara, but stay tuned for more detailed tips on what to do, where to go, what food to eat (most importantly where), and well... the secrets that you need to know to fully enjoy your trip.