Things to Do in Guadalajara
Plan your days in Guadalajara, your way
Guadalajara suits a traveler who wants a bit of everything, well portioned.
Morning at the cathedral and plazas — the essential postcard, done in an easy hour.
Birria for a late breakfast, because that's what the city eats.
An afternoon wandering Tlaquepaque's galleries and shaded courtyards, no map required.
The Hospicio Cabañas murals for the one big cultural stop.
Coffee in Colonia Americana, the neighborhood everyone ends up loving.
A torta ahogada at a busy counter, spicy sauce, new favorite lunch.
Sunset from the Huentitán overlook or a rooftop above Chapultepec.
Mariachi in the plaza to close the evening, tequila optional but recommended.
A taste of everything, nothing overdone — the right first trip.
Top attractions and places to eat in Guadalajara
Zoologico Guadalajara
Guadalajara's zoo housing a large collection of animal species across themed areas, with views over the Huentitán canyon. Travelers visit for wildlife exhibits and family-oriented attractions.
attraction · 4.7 rating · 135 MXN
El Parián de Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque’s famous ring of restaurants and cantinas, known for Jalisco dishes, mariachi, and a festive courtyard atmosphere.
restaurant · 4.4 rating
Guadalajara Cathedral
A beautiful cathedral that brings the historic center to life.
church · 4.8 rating · Free
Barolo 71
A popular Italian restaurant with a rooftop terrace and views across central Tlaquepaque.
restaurant · 4.8 rating
El Patio Tlaquepaque
A lively Mexican restaurant in central Tlaquepaque serving regional food with live music and traditional décor.
restaurant · 4.4 rating
La Mata Tinta
A popular Tlaquepaque restaurant and bar for local bites, grilled dishes, and drinks near El Parián.
restaurant · 4.7 rating
Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento
Among the soaring columns, the windows are set with brilliant stained glass.
church · 4.8 rating · Free
Pajaretto Café
A well-liked breakfast and Mexican café close to Guadalajara Zoo, useful before a full day in the Huentitán attractions area.
restaurant · 4.6 rating
Restaurante Posada Mirador
A longstanding restaurant beside Mirador Independencia with Mexican cooking and dramatic views toward the Huentitán canyon.
restaurant · 4.1 rating
Restaurant El Mirador
A Mexican restaurant at the Huentitán overlook, convenient for a meal with canyon scenery after Mirador Independencia.
restaurant · 4.3 rating
Chilaquiles Huentitán
A popular neighborhood breakfast restaurant specializing in chilaquiles near the zoo and Huentitán canyon.
restaurant · 4.4 rating
Jose Cuervo Express
Train excursion to Tequila offering a traditional Mexican rail journey.
experience · 4.4 rating · 3115 MXN
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
A major 18th-century basilica in Zapopan and an important pilgrimage site housing the venerated Virgin of Zapopan. Travelers visit for its religious significance and colonial architecture.
church · 4.6 rating · Free
Restaurante Casa Fuerte
A highly rated Tlaquepaque restaurant serving polished regional Mexican dishes in a colorful historic-center setting.
restaurant · 4.7 rating
El Rey Botanero
A casual Huentitán Mexican restaurant serving botanas and hearty dishes within easy reach of Guadalajara Zoo.
restaurant · 4.7 rating