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Cathedral - The Guadalajara Cathedral is located in the City center, facing Plaza de los Laureles. It is an enormous building with pointed twin towers. built in 1561. The cathedral has a gothic style of architecture and houses several gold and silver alters that where gifts from King Fernando VII. There are also several priceless paintings especially Esteban Murillo's 17th century "The Assumption of the Virgin". In the loft there is a 19th century French organ. |
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Guadalajara Zoo - opened its doors on March 25th, 1988 and ever since that moment, it has been fulfilling the mission for which it was created: to promote the conservation of nature through recreational and educational activities. The actual zoo is comprised of 100 developed acres, in which the natural topography of the land was completely left undisturbed, as well as all existing native trees and plants... Visit Guadalajara Zoo website |
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Instituto Cultutal Cabañas - Built in 1810 by Spanish architect Manuel Tolsá, it was an orphanage for 150 years, also served as an insane asylum and a jail. Located to the east of Plaza de la Liberación, it is a cultural and art center where the fresco paintings of Jose Clemente Orozco are exhibited. One of his most famous murals, "Man of Fire" looks down from the central cupola of the chapel. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. |
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Museo Regional de Guadalajara - (Regional Museum of Guadalajara) constructed in 1701 it was first used as a public library housed in what was once the San José Seminary, and in 1918 it has been one of Guadalajara most popular museums. There are several galleries containing artifacts and Mexico memorabilia tracing the history of Mexico. The Museum, located at Liceo No. 60, is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 5:45 pm, and Sundays 9 am to 3:45 pm. |
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Palacio de Gobierno - (Government Palace) completed in 1774 and is also well known as the place where Padre Miguel Hidalgo (1753-1811) abolished slavery in Mexico. The palace is home to several frescos by Jose Orozco. One of the more notable mural covers about 400 meters (1,312 ft) and it shows the priest Miguel Hidalgo carrying a fiery torch and depicts the Mexican Revolution. There is no admission and the art can be viewed daily. |
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Parque Agua Azul - ( Blue Water Park) is a large park within the city limits This Park is divided into two parts, connected by a bridge. Parque Agua Azul offers carnival rides, acres of trees, grass and flowers and a large public swimming pool. A large aviary, butterfly cage and a large outdoor auditorium is known as "La Concha Acústica" where different cultural shows are preformed regularly. Inside the park is the Museo de la Paleontologia. Here there are plant and animal exhibits. |
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Plaza de las Armas - Facing the Palacio de Gobierno is the Plaza de Armas with its Victorian-style bandstand of lacy wrought iron, a gift from France in 1910. It's a popular meeting place for Guadalajarans. The Gazebo is located in the middle of the plaza. This is a perfect place to hear local music, there are live traditional bands that play several times per week. |
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Plaza de los Mariachis - Small triangular plaza just south of Mercado Libertad. This are is home to the famous mariachis. This is where the "Mexican Hat Dance" began. The Mariachi Plaza has several restaurants and small cafes, that allow you to sit back and enjoy local music. The mariachis are ready for hire and will seranade you for around $5 to $8 per song.
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Rotunda de los Hombres Ilustres - (Monument to the illustrious Men) Located by the Cathedral in a beautiful green park is the Rotunda. The Rotunda was erected in 1952 and is lined with 17 columns and surrounded by 19 bronze statues of Guadalajara's favorite men of the arts, science and literature, and under the rotunda are the urns of 98 men; all of whom made the city a better place to live. Until recently, the rotunda only held male remains. The first woman, a teacher named Irene Robledo Garcia, was also laid to rest here. |
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Teatro Degollado - In the Plaza de la Liberación, stands the Teatro Degollado, a large Neo-Classical building modeled after "La Scala in Italy. Magnificent theater inagurated in 1866 with frescos by Gerardo Suárez in the dome showing scenes from Dante's "Divine Comedy". The Teatro Degollado is home to Jalisco's philhamonic and the University of Guadalajara's ballet folklorico. Legend has it that Guadalajara was founded at what is now the Plaza de los Fundadores on the theaters east side. The theater has been completely remolded. |
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Tequila - Tequila Jalisco is a small city located 37 miles from Guadalajara. Tequila is famous for one thing "Tequila". There are several tours of the distileries and you can also enjoy a tequila tasting in this town. In Tequila visit the Sauza Museum, learn about the Sauza family, or visit the Jose Cuervo Distillery opened in 1795. Jose Cuervo is the worlds oldest Tequilla distillery producing 74,000 liters of tequila yearly. More about Tequila >> |
