Guadalajara is located in the western Pacific region of Mexico, and it is the capital of the state of Jalisco. It is the capital of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area and the second largest city in Mexico. The city was founded in 1542 and is currently a major center for culture, industry, and economy in Mexico, famous for its traditional, cultural leisure charm, and cuisine.

Guadalajara adopted the name of a city in Spain, derived from Arabic, meaning “river of stones” or “valley of fortresses”. Currently, there are a large number of attractions in Guadalajara that attract many tourists and drive the city’s economic development. The city’s architecture varies from Baroque to modern styles, with colonial buildings mainly in French or Spanish styles. The new classical style buildings around the central square, represented by large cathedrals, are particularly distinctive. The historic buildings here represent the characteristics of Guadalajara, with their art, customs, traditions, and legends being the focus of tourist attraction. In addition, the city has numerous green spaces for citizens and tourists to relax and enjoy.

Guadalajara has hundreds of religious architectural features, showcasing not only the new classical style and Baroque style, but also the neo-gothic style. The most important building is the Guadalajara Cathedral, the most famous ceremonial center here; the oldest religious building is the Temple of Saint Francis of Assisi, built in 1554, in Baroque style.

Guadalajara

Reasons to Visit: The second largest city in Mexico

Continent: North America

Country: Mexico

State: Jalisco

City: Guadalajara