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Things To Do : Mexico
Guachimontones
The eastern region of Mexico is scattered with the famous Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Palenque, and many others, but the western portion of the country also contains the remnants of lost civilizations that flourished long before the Spanish touched down in the New World. Los Guachimontones, located an hour outside Guadalajara, is the jewel in western Mexico’s archaeological crown. Formed by the Teuchitlán culture, the site is known for its curious “round pyramid” structures.
Horseback Riding in the Agavero Landscape
Ride through the landscape of agave plants, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Tequila Volcano at its center; start your ride through edgy roads of agave plants.
Visit Mundo Cuervo and enjoy the pleasure of Mayahuel
When you hear the loud whistle, hurry up and board the Jose Cuervo Express, an elegant black train with the glamour of yesteryear to experience the moving landscape and colors with a taste of tequila.
Take a trip to Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque is a small village just outside of Guadalajara and is famous for its clay pottery, which can be purchased from vendors all across Mexico, including in central Guadalajara. What’s better than buying artesanías in the place from which they originate? As well as several stores that sell these pots, the center of the town is an intricate crisscross of streets, including several top quality restaurants and bars. Another famous Tlaquepaque venue that you must check out is El Parián. A cluster of restaurants circling a central bandstand that hosts nightly mariachi singers and bands, this is a cultural hotspot that is well worth a visit.
Enjoy dinner at Restaurante Lula Bistro
Guadalajara’s most inventive restaurant is this super-chic eatery west of the center. Sleek and industrial though the setting is, it’s the food people come for. The menus – both a la carte and prix fixe – are best described as a fusion of French preparation and Mexican tastes; seafood dishes are particularly strong. Wine pairings also available. Reservations highly recommended.
Visit the Catedral de Guadalajara
Guadalajara’s cathedral is the city’s most conspicuous landmark with distinctive neo-Gothic towers built after an earthquake toppled the originals in 1818. Begun in 1561 and consecrated in 1618, the building is almost as old as the city itself. Time your visit right and you’ll see light filter through stained-glass of the Last Supper above the altar and hear a working pipe organ rumble sweetly from the rafters.