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8 Days in Guadalajara: A Journey Through History and Flavors

rafael parra

rafael parra

4 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Guadalajara, Mexico. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating city. Join us for an 8-day journey filled with excitement, history, and authentic flavors.

Trip to Guadalajara

Day 1Savory Birria Tacos and Mariachi Melodies
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$189

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$ 9

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Tacos de birria los Cuates
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea
WWII planes & exhibits on the history of the Mexican army in an early 20th-century mansion.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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Plaza de los Mariachis
Charming square in the city center known for its bronze statue, fountain & live mariachi music.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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La Esperanza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
7 - 9 min

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Plaza Tapatía
Spacious plaza featuring a sculpture inspired by the immolation of the deity Quetzalcoatl.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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State of Jalisco Government Building
Historic government building featuring an ornate facade & interior murals by José Clemente Orozco.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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La Chata de Guadalajara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 2Coffee Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$190

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$ 12

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Café la Flor de Córdoba Tlaquepaque
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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Pantaléon Panduro Museum of the National Ceramics Contest
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
20 - 24 min

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Museo de Arte Sacro de Catedral de Guadalajara
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Taco Fish la Paz
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
8 - 10 min

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Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres
Monument with 17 fluted columns honoring Jalisco's artists, musicians & historical leaders.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento
Historic church with notable features including Italian mosaics, a clock tower & stained glass.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Fresh Panini
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 3Ceramics, Oddities, and Historic Charms
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$196

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$ 16

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
22 - 27 min

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Museo Panteón de Belén
This historic cemetery offers guided tours & is the final resting place of many significant figures.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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Plaza de la Liberación
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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1287 Parrilla Alternativa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
7 - 9 min

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Museo Ripley's Believe it or not!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
6 - 8 min

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Mil Ocho Noventa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
Day 4Croissants, Museums, and Tacos
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$178

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$ 7

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Croissants Alfredo Degollado
Panadería de alta calidad, nuestra especialidad son los Croissants rellenos. Mi antojo de cada día El sabor original de una antigua tradición
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
3 - 4 min

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Regional Museum of Guadalajara
Archaeological & historical artifacts displayed in an 18th-century building with a gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
11 - 16 min

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Hospicio Cabañas
This famous 18th-century complex, designed to care for the needy, now focuses on art & culture.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Tacos Don Javis
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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Jamon Montreal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 5Wax Figures, Popular Arts, and Cathedral Splendor
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$271

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$ 5

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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La Chata de Guadalajara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
4 - 6 min

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Museo de Cera
Quirky, family-friendly museum featuring a wide variety of historic figures reproduced in wax.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
5 - 8 min

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Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
6 - 8 min

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Mil Ocho Noventa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
8 - 10 min

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Guadalajara Cathedral
This grand cathedral housing the relics of St. Innocent was built during the 16th & 17th centuries.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de Armas
Landscaped city plaza with benches, trees & an ornate bandstand for evening concerts.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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La Chata de Guadalajara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 6Bohemian Vibes and Culinary Delights
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$85

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$ 18

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Vago Imperial Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Casa ITESO Clavigero
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Art Garden of the Chapalita Roundabout
Lively square with a fountain, known for its al fresco Sunday art market with bands & orchestras.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Karmele Repostería
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
14 - 21 min

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Minerva Roundabout
Scenic urban roundabout featuring a fountain, manicured greens & the Roman goddess, Minerva.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Monument Square of the Republic
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Plaza Guadalajara
Pedestrian esplanade beside the cathedral, with bar & cafe terraces around an ornamental fountain.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Hablemos de Asado
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
Day 7Journalism, Basilica, and Spicy Tortas
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$138

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$ 9

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Restaurante Lidia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas
Journalism museum with machinery & equipment exhibits exploring the history of newspaper publishing.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
22 - 27 min

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
Baroque-style Franciscan complex with an ornate church sanctuary, an abbey & the Huichol Museum.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Hablemos de Asado
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara
Exhibits & artifacts highlight the city's culture & history in a preserved home with a courtyard.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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Tortas Ahogadas Enrique
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8Art, Culture, and Authentic Cuisine
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$94

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$ 5

Perla Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Agios Aggelos
Restaurante Griego
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Museo de Arte Zapopan
Stylish art museum showcasing contemporary & provocative paintings, sculpture & multi-media works.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Museo De Arte Huichol Wixárika
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Verum Franco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
1 - 2 min

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Fonda Doña Gabina Escolástica
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $1420 In total

Activities & Food:$1341
Transport:$79