Guadalajara, set in a fertile valley in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental enjoys an exceptional year-round climate together with the benefits of one of the country’s largest hydrological networks. The wealth of this city, which has always played a key role in Mexican history, is evident in the strength of its manufacturing industry, which mainly produces consumer goods, and its intense cultural life. The City of Guadalajara is the capital of the State of Jalisco, and the second most important city in the Mexican Republic. Guadalajara is known worldwide as the capital of folklore due to the traditional Mariachi, popular dances, handicrafts, gourmet cooking, tequila and national sport, charrería.

The Guadalajara of today is a large city with enormous avenues, impressive monuments, dozens of squares overflowing with trees and plants, colorful markets, crowded malls and a continuous sense of activity reflected in the dozens of people strolling up and down the wide pavements and pedestrian precincts. At every step, there is a place to stop and enjoy this city, which appears to have been drawn by hand. Unlike other cities with more specific features, Guadalajara is an urban complex that offers visitors a variety of options for their enjoyment. It boasts everything from museums that reflect Mexico’s diversity; districts that have managed to preserve the flavor of tradition; and monuments and buildings that contribute to its distinctive atmosphere.