Destination Description

Guadalajara is the capital city of the central state of Jalisco in Mexico. It’s also the second largest city in the country and considered a colonial city, although much of its architecture dates from the independence period.

Guadalajara is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. This growth has been driven in part by the booming electronic industry in the city’s industrial outskirts. Other important and growing industries are pharmaceuticals, food processing, and fashion.

Libertador Miguel Hidalgo International Airport is located south of the city along the Guadalajara-Chapala Highway. Is a 25-minute car ride to the center of the city.

Guadalajara has a humid subtropical climate, that is quite close to a tropical climate, featuring dry, warm winters and hot, wet summers.


Guadalajara is the cultural center of western Mexico and the second most important cultural center in the country. It is nicknamed the “Pearl of the West.” While it is a modern city, it has kept many of the rural traditions of Jalisco, such as mariachi and a strong sense of Catholicism. Cultural tourism is one of the most important economic activities, especially in the historic center.

