Tourist Attractions in Guadalajara
Jalisco Mexico

The city center is the site of the most important cultural and religious buildings in Guadalajara.

This neoclassical building houses works by Jose Clemente Orozco. Tel. (33) 3668-1647. Cabañas No. 8. Closed Mondays.

Outstanding for its sculptural and architectural qualities, this cemetery is located to the north of the Historic Downtown.

Take a ride in a calandria through Historic Downtown Guadalajara, while the driver tells you stories of old times.

Superb and modern recreational facilities at both sites provide entertainment for children and adults alike. Paseo del Zoologico No. 600. Websites: www.selvamagica.com.mx; www.zooguadalajara.com.mx

A fun train ride through the land of the agave. Departures: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at 10:hrs, from the Railway Station. Tickets: $1,200 (adults) and $800 (children). Advance booking required at (33) 3880-9099 or at Ticketmaster. Avenida Washington and Calzada Independencia Sur. Website: www.tequilaexpress.com.mx

The biggest arts and crafts district in Mexico, where you can watch artisans at work.

Just 25 minutes from downtown Guadalajara, this volcanic forest with its thermal springs is ideal for ecotourism, horse-back riding, biking, hiking, travel photography, and camping, among many other activities and adventures. Website: www.bosquelaprimavera.com