16 activities in Guadalajara, Mexico

Live the adventure to the largest lake in Mexico, know this community proud of its history and traditions, warm with every tourist, its nature design and its diversity of colors, landscapes and space open to tranquility and adventure have Shaped the face to this place.

Day Tour
Pick Up 9:30 AM- 9:50 AM
10:00 am Departure from the hotel where they are staying, we go to the Chapala lakeside, before we pass by the exterior of Vicente Fernández's ranch, we make a small stop at the largest cowboy store in Mexico. We continue to Chapala lake, we have time to know the lighthouse, temple of San Francisco de Asis, craft market, and the city hall that was the hotel back in time, use by the Actress María Felix Mexican artist from the golden age of Mexican cinema, we visit the old railway station of 1920, today is the culture house of chapala.

We continue to Ajijic town, today its one of the largest American and Canadian communities of retirees in Mexico, we visit the art galleries and the Malecon. Free time for Lunch, return to Guadalajara


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Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 15:00

Duration: 5 Hours

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An ideal tour to know one of the most important cities in Mexico, get in touch with the history of Mexico embodied in its buildings and public squares! Learn stories, legends and wars that our city has had to go through to become a pride of Mexico!

We pick up at your hotel from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. We begin with a panoramic tour of the arches of Guadalajara and minerva roundabout talking about relevant data of Guadalajara, we continue until we reach the Expiatory Temple of the Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic temple dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. It is neo-Gothic and considered the greatest work of its kind in Mexico.

We continue with a visit to the Museum of the Arts of the University of Guadalajara (MUSA) houses a wide collection of painting by Jalisco artists. The murals The creative and rebellious Man and the people and their false leaders of the Jalisco painter José Clemente Orozco stand out inside.

Arriving at the center of Guadalajara, we visit the Plaza de Armas in front of the Government Palace, where our pedestrian tour will begin. Along this route we will have the opportunity to know the murals of José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace, stairway and congress, top of the government palace, we visit the Plaza de Armas and its surrounding sculptures, as well as the kiosk, the Guadalajara Metropolitan Cathedral, its different chapels and the stories of the most revered saints. We will continue our tour of the Rotunda of the Illustrious Jaliscienses where the remains of the most outstanding children of Jalisco rest. We will continue our tour of Liberation Square through the Degollado Theater, visit the Founders Square and know the history of Beatriz Hernández. Fountain of the "children miones" and alley of the devil.

We will move to Tlaquepaque Magical Town, We will give recognition for the main streets and avenues of San Pedro Tlaquepaque that will allow us to get an idea of ​​the best places to walk and enjoy this day, we have free time to visit the Sergio Bustamante art galleries, Paco Padilla among others. Free time to eat.

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Hotel pickup

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Schedule
Opening dates
21/01/2020 - 31/12/2020, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 10:00 - 15:00

Duration: 5 Hours

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After a drive through the old and modern residential areas of this beautiful city, also called “The Pearl of the West”, and a panoramic tour of the Minerva Fountain, the Arches, the University of Guadalajara and the gothic Expiatory Church, we will arrive to the historical downtown where we will visit the magnificent colonial buildings like: the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Degollado Theatre, the Tapatian Plaza and the Cabañas Institute, including the squares that surround the Cathedral, we will again board our vehicle to continue to Tlaquepaque, the famous artisan village where, old colonial mansions are now shops, perfect showcases for the large variety of Mexican arts & crafts.

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Pick up available only in Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and Tlajomulco.

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Opening dates
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 10:00 - 14:00

Duration: 5 Hours

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Guide type: Guide

This is a small group service where your guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and continue with this tour specially designed for those that love Mexican arts and crafts.

You will begin with a visit to the village of Tlaquepaque, where you will find the most representative of the Mexican products. You will admire the artisans at work when you visit the main shops located inside beautiful colonial mansions. Tlaquepaque was, in the old days, a place where the elite of the city had their weekend and summer homes, these homes now being lovely shops.

Continuing afterward to Tonala, a town that offers a large variety of arts and crafts at prices you will not find anywhere else. This tour is of special interest on Thursdays and Sundays when they have their “tianguis” or, open air market, and artisans from the entire region come to the streets of Tonala to sell their products.

Languages
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)

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Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 14:00

Duration: 4 Hours

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This tour is special, not only if you’re interested in Mexican arts & crafts, but because of the colors, smell and variety of Mexico’s markets. We will begin visiting the town of Tonala, where we will visit the artisans in their workshops and gallery’s. We will then continue on to the Libertad or San Juan de Dios Market located in the same spot were the locals traded 400 years ago, we will also walk by the food section, explaining the different ingredients and flavors of the Mexican cuisine, we will end this tour visiting the jewelers center where they work precious metals and fantasy jewelry with beautiful designs.

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Opening dates
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 10:00 - 14:00

Duration: 4 Hours

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Go back to the time to when Guadalajara was first founded with this four hour tour of the city lovingly referred to as the Pearl of the West. You'll learn how this area that was originally settled by indigenous peoples in several different villages developed into the beautiful modern city as we know it today. Discover old convents, colonial-style churches and mysterious cemeteries, hidden away in

Go back to the time to when Guadalajara was first founded with this four hour tour of the city lovingly referred to as the Pearl of the West. You'll learn how this area that was originally settled by indigenous peoples in several different villages developed into the beautiful modern city as we know it today. Discover old convents, colonial-style churches and mysterious cemeteries, hidden away in parts of this modern, bustling city where time seems to have stood still.

First stop is the magnificent cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the Americas. Work started in the late 16th century and it features an eclectic mix of Gothic, neoclassical and Palladian styles. The nearby Plaza de Armas offers impressive views of the Cathedral and the Government Palace. It also features a French ironwork bandstand bought by Francophile president Porfirio Diaz.

Pass by the impressive Degollado Theatre, considered to be the oldest opera house in Mexico, and the nearby Cabañas Cultural Institute, a Unesco World Heritage Site and home to some splendid frescoes by local artist Jose Clemente Orozco.

See some of the city’s splendid colonial-era churches, including the Church of Santa Monica the Temple of St Felipe Neri, and the 18th century Sanctuary of Guadalupe. There are also stops at the Belen Pantheon, an eerie, abandoned cemetery and the Casa de los Perros, now a museum of journalism. The tour ends on an ethnic note with a visit to the Analco district with its rich reminders of the area's indigenous past.

Meeting/pick-up point: Collection from hotels.
Duration: Four hours.
Start/opening time: 9am.
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.


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Combine nature with culture on this exciting four-hour tour where you will visit Zapopa, home of the famous Virgin before moving on to explore the impressive Barranca de Oblatos Canyon.

Highlights
- Discover the heart of Zapopan
- Admire the impressive architecture at the beautiful Basilica
- Take a dip in the refreshing waters at Barranca Oblatos canyon

Start the tour with a scenic drive through the exclusive residential and commercial area of Zapopan with its many modern buildings and skyscrapers. However, this old colonial-era settlement is most famous for being the home of the Shrine of the Our Lady of Zapopan, the patron saint of Guadalajara. The image itself, which was made by local craftsmen in the 17th Century is housed in the impressive Basilica, also dating from the 17th Century, although it wasn't actually finished until 1892.

Other attractions here include the Museo de Arte de Zapopan, housing many temporary and permanent exhibitions, the colourful beads and embroidery of the Huichiol people are of particular interest. Zapopan also boasts a lively arts scene with many theatres, galleries and cultural events.

Head over to the Barranca Oblatos canyon, carved over millions of years by the Rio Grande. This impressive canyon with 600m high towering walls is home to a four different ecosystems and several endemic species of flora and fauna. Here you can swim, explore the many waterfalls or just relax and enjoy the breathtaking views and the sounds of nature.

Duration
Approx. 4 hours.

Start/opening time
Our services are private and the tour starts according to the client's schedule.

Languages
English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

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This tour will take us to an important pre-Columbian archaeological site near Teuchitlan in the valley of Tequila that was only discovered in the 1970s. Explore circular pyramids known as Huachimontones, as well as remains of mining operations, fields and ballcourts dating back to as early as 300BC. This five hour excursion includes hotel pick up and drop off, all transfers and the services of a bilingual guide. Please note that meals and drinks are not included.

This tour will take us to an important pre-Columbian archaeological site near Teuchitlan in the valley of Tequila.

The site was only discovered in the 1970s – before this it was believed that Western Mexico did not have any significant ceremonial sites or cities. Here you can explore circular pyramids known as Huachimontones, as well as remains of mining operations, fields and ballcourts dating back to as early as 300BC.

The tour begins with a brief video about the pyramids and a visit to a small museum containing artefacts found in the area. Then we'll drive to the pyramids themselves. These massive circular structures are believed to have been built by a creative culture, part of the so-called Teuchitlan tradition, a complex society that existed from as early as 300 BCE until perhaps 900 CE.

There are several pyramids to explore, some of which have a a post hole at the summit, most likely for volador ceremonies. The pyramids may also have supported small temples. Sunken circular plazas surround each pyramid and a series of smaller mounds surround the plazas. On top of the mounds are platforms that once supported wooden buildings made of wood and clay. The site has a total of 10 circular complexes, four rectangular plazas and two ballcourts.



Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from the hotels.
Duration: Approx. 5 hours.
Start/opening time: 8am.
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.


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Explore one of the best-kept secrets of Mexico, Isla de Mezcala, a small island home to many legends and take a visit to a popular retirement destination favorite; Chapala.

Highlights
- Delve into the interesting history of Isla Mezcala
- Admire unforgettable views of Lake Chapala
- Enjoy the pleasant weather and beautiful landscapes in Chapala

After you meet your guide at the hotel, you will begin an exiting journey towards Mezcala. Upon arrival, board a local fisherman's boat that will take you to the neighbouring Isla de Mezcala, an island rich with history that stands out in the middle of the largest lake in Mexico, Lake Chapala.

Currently uninhabited, Mezcala Island has been the scene of the largest battle in the country, the refuge of a group of insurgents in Mexico's War of Independence and later, served as a prison. As you stroll along this interesting island you can admire its natural beauty, 19th century military architecture as well as unforgettable views of the lake.

After the walk, take the boat back to Mezcala town and drive to the town of Chapala where you can make the most of free time for lunch on the promenade, as well as enjoy the fantastic climate of Chapala before returning back to the hotel.


Languages
English and Spanish.

Others
You must be able to walk for 30 minutes at a time.

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Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 15:00

Duration: 5 Hours

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Capture the cultural environment of the city of Guadalajara with a unique alternative experience as you take a tour of its museums, which are merely an extension of the culture of this territory. In addition to the magnificent collections they house, many of them stand out for their historical and architectural importance. Do not miss the opportunity to visit these unforgettable and interesting sites!

Highlights
- A day visiting some of Guadalajara's most outstanding museums
- Discover the history, culture and art of the city
- Includes admission to the mentioned musuems

Begin your cultural experience with an introduction to the artistic legacy of José Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico's most important representatives of Mexican muralism. At the Government Palace, you can admire one of his greatest works, which appeals to a historical theme: The Liberation of Mexico.

Continue with a visit to the Regional Museum of Guadalajara, which exhibits historical, archaeological and paleontological objects, amongst many, the skeleton of a mammoth, one of the best-preserved vestiges of this mammal in the world.

Next, pique your curiosity at Ripley's Believe it or not! where you will be captivated by strange objects from all over the world and you will be able to see some famous replicas in the wax museum.

End the tour with a visit to The University of Guadalajara Art Museum, which houses an important collection of Jalisco art and offers numerous exhibitions with both national and international contemporary art.

Languages
English and Spanish

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Pick up available only in Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and Tlajomulco.

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Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 17:00

Duration: 7 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
This excursion is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Get to know Guadalajara by night on this evening excursion and then enjoy a sumptuous dinner in a traditional restaurant with live Mariachi entertainment in the historic centre.


Highlights
- Admire the historic centre at night
- Discover the Pearl of the West and its lively neighbourhoods
- Tuck into a delicious 3-course dinner and enjoy a live Mariachi band

After being picked up from your hotel we'll drive you through the main streets and avenues of Lafayette and Chapultepec. This area is one of the oldest and most traditional neighbourhoods in the Pearl of the West and is full of many famous bars and restaurants.

Then we will take for you a delicious three-course meal at a top restaurant where you can try a great selection of local specialities as you are entertained by a live Mariachi band and colourful local folk dancing. Then after a pleasant evening our guides will escort you back to your hotel by midnight.

Languages
English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

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Pick up available only in Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and Tlajomulco.

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Schedule
Opening dates
20:00 - 23:59

Duration: 4 Hours

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Guide type: Guide

Get to see a different side to Guadalajara, the Pearl of the West in this romantic evening excursion that includes a walking tour and dinner.

Highlights
- Stroll through the Plaza de la Liberacion and Plaza Tapatia
- Admire the historical centre beautifully illuminated at night
- Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner

After being picked up at your hotel, we will take you directly to the Plaza de la Liberacion in downtown Guadalajara where you will be able to witness the very moving ceremony of the lowering of the Flag. The respect and love of Mexicans for their flag is reflected in this 20 minute ceremony in which the flag is lowered slowly from the pole, with all the honours, and stored away for the night in the Government Palace.

From here you will go for a pleasant guided stroll in the environs of the Plaza Tapatia, in the heart of the city, admiring the beautiful Colonial and Independence buildings and mingling with the locals as they go on their evening paseo.

Then you will go to a romantic local restaurant for a three-course candlelit dinner with beer, wine and margaritas. After dinner, enjoy a drive around the brightly-lit streets before you are dropped off at your hotel.

Languages
English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

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End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

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Venture deep into the scenic countryside of Jalisco, Mexico’s renowned tequila-producing region on this private tour and learn about the history of Tequila, the Mexican drink par excellence, in Tequila.

Highlights
- Admire the unique blue agava landscapes
- Explore the historic town of Tequila
- Uncover the secrets behind Mexico's most famous drink

Leave the hotel behind and head on a scenic road trip to Tequila, the city that gives its name to the best known Mexican drink in the world. Gaze over the panorama and gaze over the bluish colour of the agave fields, which contrasts with the green and earth tones of the countryside.

Upon arrival in Tequila, take a stroll through the city centre and visit a replica of an old tequila factory before visiting an operational distillery, where you will have the opportunity to learn about both the original and modern techniques of tequila production. Learn to distinguish the different types of tequila and why not… have a taste of them all!

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Start point:
Pick-up at the hotel lobby. Pick up available only in Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and Tlajomulco.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Recommendations
We recommend to bring comfortable shoes, drinking water, camera, hat and sun protection.

If you are passionate about football, you cannot miss a visit to the city's iconic stadiums.

Highlights
- Visit the fascinating Estadio Akron, home to the "Chivas"
- Pass by the legendary Jalisco Stadium
- Enjoy a tasty traditional lunch

Immerse yourself in a complete football experience accompanied by a professional guide. After being picked up at your hotel, you will head to the Estadio Akron, home of the Club Deportivo Guadalajara, commonly known as the "Chivas". Enter the facilities of one of the most modern stadiums in the world and delve into over a hundred years of history of Mexico's most popular football team at the Chivas Museum.

Later, take a panoramic drive past the Jalisco Stadium, a symbol of the Tapatians. Football legends such as Pelé, Rivellino, Bobby Charlton, Zico, Emilio Butragueño, Ronaldinho, Lothar Matthäus, among others, have graced the pitch of this incredible stadium.

Continue the tour with a visit to the typical neighborhood of Tlaquepaque. Here you will taste the famous drowned cakes (pork sandwiches in tomato sauce) and birria (goat or veal stew), while listening to the sounds of the mariachi accompanied by a good tequila.

Languages
Spanish and English.

Others
Clients must be able to walk for at least half-hour at a time.

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Schedule
Opening dates
12:00 - 18:00

Duration: 6 Hours

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Treat yourself with a thermal circuit in natural hot springs with a relaxing experience where you will while away stress and charge your body with positive energy.

Highlights
- Reap the benefits of the natural hot springs
- Unwind in an incomparable location
- Includes roundtrip transfers

Leave the bustle of the city behind and get ready to experience a moment of maximum relaxation. Enjoy a scenic journey to the city of San Juan Cosalá, on the hill slopes of Lake Chapala where you will find the natural hot springs surrounded by numerous swimming pools and jacuzzis where you can take a dip and relax as you are surrounded by nature in its purest form.

Benefit from the multiple properties attributed to the mineral-rich hot springs, in a specially designed complex built for relaxation, located just one hour from the city. These natural hot springs sprout spontaneously from the Earth's underground layers at over 98°C providing you with a harmonic experience where you can charge your body with positive energy before returning to the hotel.

Languages
English and Spanish

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Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 14:00

Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Shared

Requirements
We advise that you must be able to walk for approximately half an hour at a time.

Admire the magnificent architecture of Guadalajara, in the heart of Jalisco, and learn about the history of Tequila, the Mexican drink par excellence, in Tequila.

Highlights
- Discover why Guadalajara is called "The Pearl of the West"
- Explore the historic centre accompanied by an expert guide
- Visit a distillery and learn about the production techniques of tequila

Explore the historical centre of Guadalajara and its most representative locations of the second-most populous city in Mexico. After being picked up at your hotel, you will enjoy a drive through the old and modern residential areas of this beautiful city, also called “The Pearl of the West”, Admire the Minerva Fountain, the two majestic Arches that served as the entrance to the city, the University of Guadalajara and the Expiatory Temple, the greatest exponent of the country's neo-Gothic, before heading to the historic centre of the city. Here you will see magnificent colonial buildings such as the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Degollado Theatre, the Tapatian Plaza and the squares that surround the Cathedral,

Hop onboard the bus again and head to Tequila, the city that gives its name to the best known Mexican drink in the world. Gaze over the panorama and gaze over the bluish colour of the agave fields, which contrasts with the green and earth tones of the countryside. Upon arrival in Tequila, take a stroll through the city centre and visit a replica of an old tequila factory before visiting an operational distillery, where you will have the opportunity to learn about both the original and modern techniques of tequila production. Learn to distinguish the different types of tequila and why not… have a taste of them all! After lunch, say adios to Tequila as you travel over the scenic countryside back to your hotel.

Languages
Spanish and English

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Pick up available only in Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and Tlajomulco.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:30 - 17:30

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Shared

Requirements
We advise that you must be able to walk for approximately half an hour at a time.