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Guadalajara Overview

Guadalajara is the second-largest city in Mexico (with 3.5 million inhabitants, it's a very distant second to Mexico City), but because it's the homeland of mariachi music, the jarabe tapatío (the Mexican hat dance), and tequila, many consider it the most Mexican of cities. Despite its size, Guadalajara isn't hard to navigate, and the people are friendly and helpful. And unlike in Mexico City, visitors can enjoy big-city pleasures without big-city hassles. Read More

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Basílica de la Virgen de Zapopan

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Main Plaza, Zapopan (10km/6 1/4 miles northwest of downtown)
Guadalajara, Mexico

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A wide promenade several blocks long leads to a large, open plaza and the basilica. This is the... Read More

Calandrias (Las)

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Zona Centro
Guadalajara, Mexico

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Cascada de las Tres Caídas

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Kilómetro 4 Delegación de Rancho-Matatlán
Guadalajara, Mexico

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Description: Three waterfalls, each falling in a different way, create playful, transitory shapes. It is said... Read More
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Major Airports near Guadalajara

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Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport 289.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Guadalajara

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Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo Airport 0.0 map
Guanajuato/Leon Del Bajio Airport 59.5 map
Aguascalientes Airport 108.5 map

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Guadalajara Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Iron, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 0.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Garage, Hot Tub, No Pets, Phone, Restaurant, TV
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishes, Free Parking, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Kitchenette, Lounge, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV
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