Why go
- City and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico.
- Known for Patron Patrón Hacienda.
- Served by Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).
History
Guadalajara is the capital and most populous city of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the Americas. Guadalajara has the second-highest population density in Mexico with over 10,361 people per km2, surpassed only by Mexico City. Within Mexico, Guadalajara is a center of business, arts and culture, technology and tourism; as well as the economic center of the Bajío region. It usually ranks among the 100 most productive and globally competitive cities in the world. It is home to numerous landmarks, including the Guadalajara Cathedral, Degollado Theatre, the Templo Expiatorio, the UNESCO World Heritage site Hospicio Cabañas, and the San Juan de Dios Market—the largest indoor market in Latin America.
Where to stay
Av. México 2727-P. B, Vallarta Nte., 44690 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · grupocaminoreal.com
Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 830, Chapalita, 44500 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · riu.com
C. Florida 305, Prados del Nilo, 45500 San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jal., Mexico · villadelensueno.com
Libertad 1662, Col Americana, Americana, 44160 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · galahotel.com.mx
Av. Ignacio L Vallarta 5145, Camino Real, 45040 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico · hrhguadalajara.com
Av. Ramón Corona 243, Mexicaltzingo, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelmorales.com.mx
Av Juárez 687, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelportobelo.com.mx
C. Manuel López Cotilla 2077, Arcos Vallarta, 44130 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · krystalurban-guadalajara.com
Av de Las Rosas 2933, Rinconada del Bosque, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · barcelo.com
C. Pedro Moreno 726, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelcasinoplaza.mx
C. Venustiano Carranza 16, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · demendoza.com.mx
Av. de la Paz 2219, Col Americana, Lafayette, 44150 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hoteldemetria.com
Av. Circunvalación Agustín Yáñez 2760-Sur, Arcos Vallarta, 44130 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hoteldiana.mx
Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 1360, Chapalita, 44510 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · victoriaejecutivo.com.mx
C. Ocampo 131, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelorigen438.com
Ave. Juarez : 211, Col. Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · ihg.com
C. Pedro Moreno 570, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hoteldaliplaza.com
C. Nicolás Régules 61, Col. Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · casa-xalisco.com
C. Miguel Lerdo de Tejada 2076, Col Americana, Americana, 44150 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelloveit.com.mx
Av. Ramón Corona 450, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelperlacentral.com
Calz. Lázaro Cárdenas 1060, 8 de Julio, 44910 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelsantairene.com
Ave Camino Al Iiteso :8650 Col, Paisajes del Tesoro, 45580 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · ihg.com
C. Maestranza 35, Colonia centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelfrances.com
Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 265, Jardines del Bosque, 44520 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · rondaminervahotel.com
Av. 16 de Septiembre 16, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · onehoteles.com
Av. Mariano Otero 2407, Victoria, 45050 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico · hotelestancia.gabsuite.com
Calz. Lázaro Cárdenas 1921, Del Sur, 44920 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · realdelsolhotel.com
Av. de la Paz 2055, Col Americana, Lafayette, 44140 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotellaffayette.com
Blvd. Puerta de Hierro 5065, 45116 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico · hyatt.com
Reforma 36, Alto, 49500 Mazamitla, Jal., Mexico · huertareal.com
Av. Mariano Otero 1510, Rinconada del Sol, 45055 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · marriott.com
Av de Las Rosas 2911, Verde Valle, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · marriott.com
C. Colón 184, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelrealdecastilla.com.mx
C. Colón 73, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hilton.com
Calz. Independencia Sur 168, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · bestwestern.com
C. Manuel López Cotilla 1405, Col Americana, Americana, 44150 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · hotelconsuladogdl.com
Calz. Lázaro Cárdenas 340, El Alamo, 45560 San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jal., Mexico
Restaurants & places to go
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Dogos estilo Sonora Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 37 Avenida Nicolás Copérnico, Zapopan, 45030 · facebook.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Comida japonesa Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-17:00, 18:30-22:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 1661… · usagui.com.mx
Burger, Burros, Costilla Bbq, Pollo Frito, Chicken, Cortes, Sandwich, Restaurant · Cocina alegre donde nos gusta Alimentar Sonrisas Opening hours: Tu-Sa… · vivaracho.com.mx
Barbacoa, Tacos De Barbacoa, Tacos, Mexican, Mexicana, Breakfast, Fast Food, Lunch, Restaurant · Tacos de Barbacoa La Wera, Tacos Blandos, Medios, Dorados,…
Restaurant · Cool restaurant featuring a refined menu of regional seafood, meat dishes & desserts. Opening hours: Tu-Sa 14:00-00:00; Mo, Su 14:00-23:00 · 2418… · bruna.com.mx
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 480 Avenida Chapultepec, Guadalajara, 44160 · ihopmexico.com.mx
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 8650 Avenida Camino al ITESO, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, 45601 · littlecaesars.com.mx
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Su 11:30-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 90 Calle Independencia, Zapopan · lumbrero.com
Regional, Taco, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1420 Avenida Manuel J. Clouthier, Zapopan, 45058 · elgueroalteno.com
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-19:00 · 445 Calle Simón Bolívar, Guadalajara, 44150 · berlins.mx
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-19:00 · 292 Boulevard del Rodeo, Zapopan, 45140 · mariscospuertomazatlan.com.mx
Cafe · Delicioso cafe organico · cafediletto.mx
American, Canadian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 13:00-20:00 Features: vegan options · 277 Calle Pedro Antonio Buzeta, Guadalajara, 44600 · pinchepoutine.mx
Mariscos, Aguachiles, Pescado, Hamburguesas, Papas Fritas, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00 - 23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 621… · facebook.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00 · 3340 Calle Pablo Valdez, Guadalajara, 44770 · facebook.com
Sandwich, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00 · 2096 Avenida Adolfo López Mateos Sur, Zapopan, 45040 · bonsalads.com
Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6304-11 Avenida Guadalupe, Zapopan, 45030 · cafelaflordecordoba.com
Coffee Shop, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Su 09:00-13:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1954 Calle Ramón Alcorta, Guadalajara, 44960 · instagram.com
International, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 00:00-24:00; Sa 09:00-14:00 · 405 Avenida Prolongación Tepeyac, Zapopan, 45017 · chez-za.com
Salad, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr,Su11:00-20:00,Sa11:00-18:00 · 2974-A Avenida De La Patria, Zapopan · chickensalads.mx
Snacks, Crepe, Smoothie, Brunch, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 15:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5785… · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:30; Su 17:00-22:30 · Avenida Moctezuma · delhi6gdl.com
Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 247 Juárez, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, 45500 · facebook.com
Saludable, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 14:00-22:00, Su 14:00-19:00 Features: vegan options · 234 Calle Pedro Antonio Buzeta, Guadalajara, 44600 · facebook.com
Venezuelan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 19:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 19:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 6340 Avenida Guadalupe, Zapopan, 45030 · facebook.com
Wings, Burger, Snackbar, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 14:00-24:00 · 71 Calle General Coronado, Guadalajara, 44100 · futpoolgdl.wixsite.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-22:30, Su 13:00-17:00 · 6586 Avenida Moctezuma, Zapopan, 45053 · facebook.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-22:00 · 221 Calle Colonias, Guadalajara, 44160 · facebook.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-18:00 Features: vegan options · 36 Calle Coronilla, Guadalajara, 44100 · facebook.com
Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 13:00-00:00; Th-Sa 13:00-01:00; Su 13:00-22:00 · 1144 Avenida Guadalupe, 44500 · labocha.com.mx
Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-22:00 · 1728 Avenida Plan de San Luis, Guadalajara, 44260 · facebook.com
Uruguayan, Pizza, Burger, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-22:30; Su 14:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4102 Avenida Moctezuma,… · facebook.com
Taco, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-03:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-05:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 6579 Avenida Guadalupe, Zapopan, 45030 · lostarascos.com.mx
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 18:30-23:00; We-Su 13:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 810 Avenida Tepeyac, Guadalajara, 45040 · facebook.com
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00 · Av. México 3388, Monraz, 44670 Guadalajara, Jal., Guadalajara, 44670 · restaurante-save.mx
Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su-Mo 09:00-16:00 · 2740-3 José Bonifacio Andrada · matchamio.mx
Empanada, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00, Su 09:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 1116 Calle Protón, Zapopan, 45054 · morochasempanadas.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 13:00-01:00, Su 13:00-18:00 · 6818 Avenida Guadalupe, Zapopan, 45030 · facebook.com
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 7304 Periferico Poniente, Zapopan, 45010 · pollopepe.com
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:30-22:30; Fr-Su 12:30-22:00 · 1710-A Avenida Adolfo López Mateos Sur, La Tijera, 44645 · sirloingdl.com.mx
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-17:00 Martes Cerrado · 24 Calzada Córdoba, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, 45560 · facebook.com
Cake, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 · Avenida Cristóbal Colón, Guadalajara, 44930 · facebook.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Avenida De la Solidaridad Iberoamericana, 45690
Sub, Burger, Salad, Wrap, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr 10:30-18:30; Sa 11:30-18:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options ·…
Brunch, Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00, Sa 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 2683 Avenida Obsidiana, Zapopan, 45089 · facebook.com
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Airports
Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) 15 km to the centre
Carr. Guadalajara Chapala Km 17.5, 45659 Jal., Mexico — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Volaris, AeroMéxico, Birmingham European, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 41 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Atlanta, Monterrey, Mexico City, San Jose… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 41 direct destinations
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 27 routes: Cancun, Chicago, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Culiacan, Fresno, Hermosillo, La Paz, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Los Mochis, Merida, Mexicali, Mexico City, Monterrey, Oakland, Ontario, Phoenix, Puebla, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Jose, San Jose Del Cabo, Tijuana, Toluca, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Vera Cruz
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, 737-800, 737, A320, EMJ, Embraer 170…) · 21 routes: Atlanta*, Chicago, Chihuahua*, Ciudad Obregon*, Culiacan*, Fresno, Hermosillo*, La Paz*, Los Angeles, Mazatlan*, Mexico City, Monterrey*, Ontario, Panama City*, Puerto Vallarta*, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose*, Tijuana, Toluca*, Torreon*
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 13 routes: Cancun, Ciudad Juarez, Hermosillo, La Paz, Merida, Mexico City, Monterrey, Reynosa, San Jose Del Cabo, Torreon, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Vera Cruz, Villahermosa
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, A320, 737, ERJ-145, CRJ-900) · 8 routes: Atlanta, Chicago, Fresno*, Los Angeles, Monterrey*, Ontario*, Sacramento*, Salt Lake City*
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 6 routes: Mexico City, Monterrey, San Antonio, San Jose Del Cabo, Santa Ana, Tijuana
- American Airlines AA (737, MD-80, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 4 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*, San Jose*
- United Airlines UA (A319, 737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Air New Zealand NZ (A319, 737-800) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 2 routes: Los Angeles, San Jose
- US Airways US (MD-80, ERJ-145, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix*
- Air France AF (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport 41 km to the centre
Acatlan de Juarez, JAL, MX
Paco Airport 43 km to the centre
Chapala, JAL, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GDL has direct flights to 41 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Atlanta, Monterrey, Mexico City, San Jose…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guadalajara, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
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