Guadalajara
Guadalajara, México's pearl of the west, is an incredibly diverse and stately city with amazing qualities, both modern and historic, that embrace all who visit. For a city that is not a resort, Guadalajara offers a very pleasant surprise to the unsuspecting tourist. Guadalajara is an ideal vacation destination for the traveler who is seeking a change of pace from the, sometimes overwhelming, resort scene.
Guadalajara, as Mexico's second largest city, celebrates her cultural heritage through being the Mariachi center of Mexico and the world. Every year she showcases Mariachi and the other Arts through the Festivales de Octubre and The Mariachi Festival every Fall.
Guadalajara is a city of monuments, parks and flowers, fountains and tree lined avenues. A city alive with subtle attractions that can keep the first time visitor entertained for weeks. Guadalajara's history dates to the 16th century and the rich heritage of México's colonial gem is evident everywhere you look.
The Guadalajara area is known as the birthplace of the world famous Mariachi bands and also as the home of the Mexican hat dance. Nearby is the town of Tequila, everyone knows or should be able to guess, what this town is famous for. The area around Guadalajara is mainly known for the Mexican craftsmen that turn out countless handmade items that are treasured the world over.
Guadalajara's month-long October Festival attracts visitors from all over the world and performers from all over México for a wide variety of music, cultural and artistic events and crafts exhibits.
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