Tlaquepaque Jalisco, Mexico Travel Guide
This section provides detailed itinerary suggestions, designed to get the most out of your time and cater to various travel styles.
It guides you through logical progressions of activities, helping you come across the very best of Guadalajara and its surrounding regions.
A short break allows for exploration of the city’s areas and a taste of its famous tequila.
Explore the Historic Center: Cathedral, plazas, Palacio de Gobierno, Teatro Degollado. Dedicate the afternoon to Hospicio Cabañas and MUSA.
Journey to Tequila. Book a guided tour or take the Tequila Express Train (if weekend). Learn about tequila manufacturing and enjoy tastings.
Take a local bus or ride-share to Tlaquepaque. Stroll its pedestrian streets and browse artisan shops for pottery, glass, and leather goods.
Take a public bus or ride-share to Lake Chapala and the charming town of Ajijic. Wander down the malecon and discover the village's art galleries.
For stays of a month or longer, Guadalajara offers a comfortable and engaging environment.
Hire a flat via Airbnb or a local rental agency, especially in areas such as Americana, Lafayette, Providencia, or Zapopan.
Enroll in a Spanish language school for an immersive experience. Many schools offer homestay options.
Use Guadalajara as a hub for longer trips to other parts of Mexico, returning to your apartment between excursions.
A week allows for an immersion into Guadalajara’s culture, discovery of its natural surroundings, and more relaxed pacing.
Center on the Historic Center (Cathedral, plazas, Palacio de Gobierno, Teatro Degollado, San Juan de Dios Market). Dedicate the afternoon to Hospicio Cabañas and MUSA.
Full-day excursion to Tequila, incorporating a comprehensive distillery tour. Consider a private tour to explore smaller, more artisanal distilleries.
Full day dedicated to Tlaquepaque and Tonalá. Start in Tlaquepaque for its high-quality crafts and galleries. Have lunch there.
Morning: Visit Bosque Los Colomos for a calm walk, explore from Japan Garden. Afternoon: Head to The lake Chapala and Ajijic.
Explore Parque Metropolitano. Visit Panteón de Belén or Barrio de Analco. Fine dining in the evening.
Revisit a favorite spot, explore a missed museum, or do last-quick souvenir buying.
If time allows, consider a 'charrería' (Mexican rodeo) event, usually on Sundays.
Two weeks allows you to fully explore Guadalajara, Jalisco’s broader offerings, and even venture to other regions of The united mexican states.
Follow the One-Week Comprehensive Itinerary for the primary 7 days, allowing for more relaxed pacing, repeat visits to favorite spots, or longer classes.
Venture to other parts of Mexico, offering diverse travel experiences and combining the cultural immersion of Guadalajara with other destinations.
Go by bus or flight to Puerto Vallarta for 3-4 days of beach time, water sports, and relaxing by the coast. Book Puerto Vallarta experiences.
Take a bus to Guanajuato (3-4 days), then to A Unesco world Heritage site (3-4 days), investigating these UNESCO World Heritage cities.
Allow for flexible pacing and unscheduled time to fully immerse yourself in each destination.
For popular periods or specific events, reserve a place to stay and transportation well in advance.
