Rebecca & Christian
Things To Do
Tlaquepaque
About six miles southeast of Guadalajara's city center, you’ll find the artistic neighborhood of Tlaquepaque (“Tla-Keh-Pa-Keh”). A historic colonial town dating back centuries, today boutique shops and restaurants line the town's picturesque streets, alleyways, plazas, and gardens. Visit Tlaquepaque and enjoy the beautiful artwork and delicious food at trendy restaurants like Casa Luna Restaurante (the address provided is for this restaurant in the heart of Tlaquepaque).
La Docena
An oyster bar located near the Hyatt in Los Andares, La Docena was awarded as one of Latin America´s 50 Best Restaurants Award for its quality and ambience by San Pelligrino.
Tortas Toño
Try the signature, salsa-drowned sandwich popular in Guadalajara, tortas ahogadas.
Xokol
Xocol is a small, tasting menu restaurant in the Santa Teresita neighborhood. The menu, which changes weekly, is rooted in the conservation of Latin corn and the chefs (a husband and wife team) are bridging the gap between ancestral, endemic ingredients, and modern dishes. Every ingredient is carefully sourced, intelligently used, and delicious. Here, the tortilla is no mere vessel for the ingredients inside, it’s the star of the show.
Historic City Center
The historic center of Guadalajara revolves around the spectacular double-spired cathedral that dominates the skyline and is a must see for any visitor. The city-center features four main plazas. La Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres features busts of important figures from the state, a treat for history buffs. Plaza Guadalajara affords great views of the Cathedral but is usually busy and heavily populated by street vendors. Plaza de Armas has gorgeous wrought iron benches dotted around an impressive central bandstand. Finally, Plaza de la Liberación is perfect for strolling up and down, admiring the fountain, and maybe purchasing a rucksack or scarf from the makeshift stalls that line the central walkway (the provided address is for the Plaza de la Liberación).