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A Day in Guadalajara: Exploring Parks, Basilicas, and Local Cuisine

Erika Uruena

Erika Uruena

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling one-day adventure in Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico. Discover the beauty of Guadalajara Metropolitan Park and FOREST THE COLOMOS. Indulge in a delicious lunch at Verum Franco and visit the historic Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Parque Revolución (Parque Rojo) and savor the flavors of Taco Fish la Paz for dinner. End the day with a visit to the magnificent Guadalajara Cathedral and explore the bustling Mercado Libertad - San Juan de Dios.

Trip to Guadalajara

Day 1
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$203

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$ 12

Coffee & Pet'
Cafetería 100% Pet Friendly en Guadalajara, contamos con Menú Canino, Fiestas de cumpleaños para Mascotas. coffeeandpets@gmail.com
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$63
7 - 10 min

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Guadalajara Metropolitan Park
Popular city park with 100+ hectares of green space, multi-use paths, bike rentals & picnic areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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FOREST THE COLOMOS
Bucolic city park with walking paths, picnic areas, dramatic landscaping & a Japanese garden.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Verum Franco
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$105
4 - 5 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Parque Revolución (Parque Rojo)
Lively, landscaped public park & plaza with memorial statues, fountains, a playground & benches.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Taco Fish la Paz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35
13 - 20 min

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Guadalajara Cathedral
This grand cathedral housing the relics of St. Innocent was built during the 16th & 17th centuries.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Mercado Libertad - San Juan de Dios
Sprawling indoor market with stalls selling food, clothes, handicrafts, electronics & more.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $215 In total

Activities & Food:$203
Transport:$12