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5 Days in Guadalajara: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Fatima Cabriales

12 Nov 2023

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Experience the vibrant city of Guadalajara in 5 days, exploring its iconic landmarks, museums, and indulging in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Guadalajara

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$109

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$ 2

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres

Monument with 17 fluted columns honoring Jalisco's artists, musicians & historical leaders.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Hospicio Cabañas

This famous 18th-century complex, designed to care for the needy, now focuses on art & culture.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

14 - 21 min

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La Chata de Guadalajara

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

Day 2

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$115

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$ 3

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El Mejor Caldo Michi de Guadalajara

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

8 - 12 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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$13

9 - 11 min

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Guadalajara Cathedral

This grand cathedral housing the relics of St. Innocent was built during the 16th & 17th centuries.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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La Bocha Chapalita

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$64

2 - 3 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.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$138

Madoka

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

8 - 12 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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$25

3 - 4 min

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Regional Museum of Guadalajara

Archaeological & historical artifacts displayed in an 18th-century building with a gift shop.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Boca del Cielo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

Day 4

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$101

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$ 2

Chai

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

5 - 8 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

12 - 17 min

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Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento

Historic church with notable features including Italian mosaics, a clock tower & stained glass.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Verum Franco

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$52

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.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$93

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$ 2

Amorcito Mio

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

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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$13

20 - 24 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.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Atarashi 33

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $560 In total

Activities & Food:$554

Transport:$6