Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide

Guadalajara

A spacious library with wooden floors and bookshelves filled with books.
A mural with a central figure holding a document labeled "REFORM."
A historic building with columns and arches, surrounded by green benches and a fountain.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a yellow taxi, and people walking in a plaza.
A classical building with columns and a central archway, surrounded by a fountain and greenery.

Stay near popular Downtown Guadalajara attractions

A large cathedral with two tall spires and a dome, surrounded by trees and streetlights.

Guadalajara Cathedral

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With its gothic twin spires, this church is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Guadalajara and has a fascinating history.
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Things to do

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

฿1,428
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

฿2,678
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

฿1,546
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara with Mundo Aventura

Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura

฿1,712
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

฿1,333
per adult
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

฿1,902
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara
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Where to stay in Downtown Guadalajara

Find the best Downtown Guadalajara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A classical columned structure with a dome, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

Guadalajara Centro

Architecture, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Guadalajara Centro. Make a stop by Plaza de Armas or Degollado Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Plaza Universidad Station or Guadalajara Centro Station to get around town.

A Gothic-style cathedral with tall towers, a large rose window, and a detailed facade.
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Open Photo by Esme Camarena

Colonia Americana

If you're spending time in Colonia Americana, check out sights like Avienda Chapultepec or Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Juarez Station or Mexicaltzingo Station.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Expo Forestal.

Zona Expo

Zona Expo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza del Sol or Abastos Guadalajara Farmer's Market.

A circular water fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a road with vehicles.

Providencia

Providencia is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Punto Sao Paulo Shopping Center or Midtown Jalisco.

A brightly lit archway with arches and columns, illuminated in red and white.

Zona Minerva

Zona Minerva is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Minerva Roundabout and Applicant Service Center while you're in town.

Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide