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Discover the Magic of Guadalajara: A 5-Day Adventure

Juan Carlos Alarcón

Juan Carlos Alarcón

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in vibrant culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Guadalajara

Day 1
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$25

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

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Guadalajara Cathedral
This grand cathedral housing the relics of St. Innocent was built during the 16th & 17th centuries.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Plaza de los Mariachis
Charming square in the city center known for its bronze statue, fountain & live mariachi music.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Hospicio Cabañas
This famous 18th-century complex, designed to care for the needy, now focuses on art & culture.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$100

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$ 5

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
Baroque-style Franciscan complex with an ornate church sanctuary, an abbey & the Huichol Museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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FOREST THE COLOMOS
Bucolic city park with walking paths, picnic areas, dramatic landscaping & a Japanese garden.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Calaverandia - Parque Temático
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$100
Day 3
+

$150

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$ 3

Zoologico Guadalajara
Popular zoo featuring a wide range of animals, plus shows, train tours of the park & an aquarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
11 - 16 min

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Acuario Zoologico Guadalajara
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
19 - 23 min

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Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
+

$75

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$ 7

Acuario Michin Guadalajara
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Plaza Guadalajara
Pedestrian esplanade beside the cathedral, with bar & cafe terraces around an ornamental fountain.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Plaza de Armas
Landscaped city plaza with benches, trees & an ornate bandstand for evening concerts.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento
Historic church with notable features including Italian mosaics, a clock tower & stained glass.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Museum of Paleontology Guadalajara
Prehistoric fossils, including a saber-tooth tiger & tusked mammoth, plus geology exhibits.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
Day 5
+

$75

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$ 3

Plaza Fundadores
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Museo de Cera
Quirky, family-friendly museum featuring a wide variety of historic figures reproduced in wax.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de la Liberación
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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MUSA Museum of the Arts University of Guadalajara
Striking university museum with an extensive collection of paintings & sculptures by local artists.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $441 In total

Activities & Food:$425
Transport:$16