Guadalajara

Questions:
1.- Where are you going? I'm going to Guadalajara
2.-When are you going to leave? In December
3.-Who goes with you? My dad, my mom, my brothers
4.-What are you going to put there? I'm going to wear cool clothes as it's a bit
hot
5.-How are you going to travel in the city? By bus or taxi or rent a car
6.-What will you do in that place? We will go to the different attractions and
beautiful places that you find in Guadalajara
7.-Where will we stay? In a hotel
8.- Do you have family in that place? Yes
9.- Will you have a guide to take you to the different places? Yes
10.-Do you like that place? If I think it is very nice and old place much to see
11.-Have you visited that place before? Yes
12.- What food is in that place? Drowned cake.

History:
It covers a period of 475 years. After the victory of Tonalá (which occurred on
March 25, 1530), Nuño de Guzmán enjoys the tribute and homage of all
communities of the Atemajac Valley, where today the capital of Jalisco is
located. Even the conqueror aspires to be named by Charles I of Spain as the
first Marquis of the Tonalá Valley. However, the city had four settlements
before establishing its stay in that capital, at first it was in Nochistlán in the
place known as the zapote hoy conocida como San Juan. La fundó Cristóbal
de Oñate el 5 de enero de 1532, quien al efecto había sido comisionado por
Nuño de Guzmán. He wanted to have a city that would serve to ensure his
conquests. Between La Villa de Guadalajara was founded by 42 neighbors;
the name of Guadalajara was taken in memory of the homonymous Spanish
city, birthplace of Nuño de Guzmán. The Villa did not last long on this site,
with the consent of Guzmán, Juan de Oñate (son of Cristóbal de Oñate),
Miguel de Ibarra and Sancho Ortiz, on May 19, 1533, they planned to move it.
Thus, by August 8, 1533, Guadalajara was in its second seat.

The new city was attacked on September 28, 1535 by the aborigines who had
participated in the Mixtón War. Oñate, then governor of the city organized a
battle against the aborigines from which the new inhabitants of Guadalajara
were victorious. They then thought to move it to the valley of Atemajac,
through this valley ran the San Juan de Dios River and it was a safer place to
be defended from any attack by the natives. Some moved from Tlacotán to
Tonalá and others to Tetlán where on October 9, 1541 the register of the new
neighbors was proclaimed. Oñate, on February 5, 1542, appointed the
members of the new city council that would govern the destinies of the new
city. Finally, on February 14, 1542, the city of Guadalajara was founded on the
site where it is currently located; settling, in addition to Oñate, 63 Spanish
families (including Portugal at that time). The first town hall of the current
Guadalajara was installed, chaired by the Biscayan Miguel de Ibarra. In
addition, in August 1542 the royal decrees issued by Emperor Charles I of
Spain in November 1539 arrived at their destination, in which he granted
Guadalajara the title of city and coat of arms. That same month both cards
were proclaimed in the main square of the new and definitive Guadalajara.

For the War of Independence, Guadalajara played an important role, since it

was in this city where the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, declared the
abolition of slavery. It was also here that he published the newspaper El
Despertador Americano where he published his ideas. In the cercanías del
lugar, en el puente de Calderón, tuvo lugar la batalla donde fueron vencidos
los insurgentes. Guadalajara también fue testigo de la muerte del insurgente
José Antonio “El Amo Torres”, quien ayudó a Hidalgo a tomar la ciudad. Al
After the war of independence, and with the proclamation of a free and
sovereign state of Jalisco, Guadalajara became the capital of the state.

The Porfiriato was over and the Mexican Revolution was breaking out. By
then Guadalajara reigned the apparent calm (since the conflict was
concentrated in the capital). After the Cristero conflict, peace returned to
Guadalajara. For a long period the city flourished and began to grow from the
colony, thus were born the new architectural concepts that would decorate
the city with styles from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Likewise, the aftermath of the crash of 29 had much more impact than
desired. The 1940s were one of social and political tranquillity, and marked
growth in commerce, industry, and demography. Guadalajara grew rapidly to
occupy a place as a Mexican industrial, tourist and service metropolis and as
the second economy in Mexico after Mexico City.

During the explosions of Guadalajara in 1992, hundreds of houses, avenues,

streets, businesses and infrastructure in the Analco neighborhood were
seriously damaged, "without a clear demarcation of information and
responsibilities to date",1 in one of the most tragic events in the history of
Guadalajara. This event, together with the aforementioned economic crisis,
resulted in the loss of industrial power in Guadalajara;2 the investigation of
the facts lasted more than 11 years in which insufficient evidence was found
to name a responsible,2 the investigations are now closed attributing the
events to an accident.2
The best time to visit this city is between October and December. During
these months, the weather is drier, temperatures are lower and there are
many holidays on the calendar.

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Cathedral of Guadalajara
The city's most prominent landmark

The Cathedral of Guadalajara, also known as the Cathedral of the Assumption

of Our Lady, rises majestically in the center of the city with its Spanish
Renaissance-style architecture. This landmark is more than four centuries old,
having begun construction in 1541 and completed in 1618. Among the relics
of this church, you can see the remains of Saint Innocence, along with those
of several cardinals and bishops.

Enjoy an even more breathtaking view of the cathedral with its twin towers
from Plaza Guadalajara, which is to the west, across Fray Antonio Alcalde
Avenue. The square has a fountain in the center and many bars and cafes on
the perimeter, where you can have a coffee or enjoy a good meal while
contemplating one of the most emblematic landscapes of the city. The place
looks even more beautiful at night, when the cathedral is illuminated.

Main Square
A green plaza south of the Cathedral of Guadalajara
The Plaza de Armas is one of the most charming urban squares in
Guadalajara, and is also considered to be the oldest traditional square in the
city center. The square borders the majestic Cathedral of Guadalajara to the
north and the Government Palace to the east.

The plaza has several rows of trees that offer good shade and small sets of
well-kept plants, as well as well-placed benches for you to relax and enjoy the
view after strolling through the historic center of Guadalajara. You can often
hear mariachis playing at the large art nouveau bandstand located in the
center of the square. At night, the Plaza de Armas and its ornate lanterns
generate a pleasant atmosphere for couples enjoying a romantic walk.

October Festivities
A month-long celebration in Guadalajara

The Festival de Octubre, also known as the Fiestas de Octubre, is a month-

long celebration of Guadalajara that is full of Mexican culture, food, and
music. This festival, which has been held since 1965, showcases the best of
the state of Jalisco in the capital, Guadalajara.
The festival begins with a traditional parade of floats along Avenida 16 de
Septiembre-Alcalde, from the Niños Héroes roundabout to the La Normal
roundabout square. In some years, there have even been night parades. The
festival includes ballet and contemporary dance performances, film
screenings, art exhibitions and gastronomic workshops, among many other
things.

Tequila
Visit the cradle of the most Mexican liquor

Tequila is the town where the famous Mexican drink of the same name was
born. This area, which has a red volcanic soil very suitable for the cultivation
of blue agave with which tequila is made, obtained the designation as a
World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2006 for its great importance.
Find out how tequila is made and learn how blue agave gives it its signature
aroma and flavor by taking part in a tour of one of the legendary distilleries,
such as La Rojena. Tequila is an hour's drive west of Guadalajara. A good
option to get there is the Jose Cuervo Express, which takes passengers on a
journey through the past with its luxurious wood-paneled carriages and bars
on board. During your stay in Tequila, you can also visit the National Tequila
Museum and Los Abuelos Museum, which feature fabulous exhibits on this
iconic drink.

Plaza de los Mariachis

A square in Guadalajara where mariachis play

The Plaza de los Mariachis is a public square located in the west corner of
Guadalajara, next to the church of San Juan de Dios. The plaza stretches from
the Independencia Causeway to the Álvaro Obregón Causeway and has
columned buildings on both sides, plus it features several bronze statues and
cafeteria tables with umbrellas.
This charming plaza has a large bandstand in the northwest corner, where
mariachis usually play. Sometimes mariachis play for people in the pedestrian
plaza's open spaces or next to the plaza's iconic statue, which shows Vicente
Fernandez riding a horse.

Morelos Park
The main stage of the Day of the Dead

Morelos Park is one of the public parks in Guadalajara that is distinguished by

the Day of the Dead celebrations. The festivities usually take place from late
October to early November each year, and include the traditional Day of the
Dead street market, which is placed in the park.

During the festivities, you can find all sorts of interesting things in Morelos
Park, such as skulls and skeletal decorations, and many other "creepy" things.
You can buy all kinds of Mexican curiosities in the different stalls, such as pan
de muerto, alfeñiques and scented candles. During the rest of the year,
Morelos Park is an excellent option to relax and enjoy the vegetation, or for
your children to go out and play.

Los Colomos Forest

A country experience in Guadalajara
Los Colomos Forest is one of the most beautiful urban parks in Guadalajara,
as it has a real forest with picnic areas and hiking trails that go through the
well-kept gardens. The park is on the border between Guadalajara and
Zapopan, and serves to purify the air of both metropolitan areas.

You can walk or go jogging in the park, as well as enjoy several different
attractions when you stop to rest. This park features lakes with ducks, a
beautiful Japanese garden with ornate bridges passing over streams, picnic
areas and even a cultural center.

Hospice Cabins
A large hospital converted into a cultural center

The Hospicio Cabañas is one of the largest hospital complexes in the

Americas, and is a little to the east of the iconic Guadalajara Cathedral. This
complex, built in 1791 and protected by Unesco, is also considered to be the
oldest of its kind. In addition to the facilities built for the care of patients,
here was an orphanage and a charity house, among other things.

Currently, this eighteenth-century complex is a cultural institute focused

mainly on arts and culture. See the building's spectacular exterior, which
features stunning architecture and sculptures by Mexican artist Alejandro
Colunga. Inside, see the series of monumental frescoes by the famous
Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco. One of the outstanding works that
you can see inside the dome is The Man on Fire.

Guachimontones
Contemplate the pre-Hispanic wonders

The Guachimontones are a series of unusual conical pyramidal structures

located an hour's drive west of Guadalajara. This archaeological zone is one
of the largest in the town of Teuchitlán, and the structures are more than
2,000 years old. This Unesco World Heritage area is a very prominent site in
the Tequila Valley.
The conical mounds in the shape of target shooting are shooting tombs.
Ancient ceramic pieces and shell ornaments, among other mortuary items,
have been discovered here. Visit this area to contemplate the beautiful
natural landscapes of the valley. The conical mounds look like flying saucers
that landed or crashed and then became covered with vegetation.

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Arena Colosseum
The house of wrestling in Guadalajara

The Arena Coliseo is one of the most popular places to watch wrestling in
Guadalajara. Masked wrestlers in colorful costumes face off in the ring as the
crowd cheers, cheers and cheers. Lucha libre is an exciting and fun spectacle,
especially when accompanied by loud music.

Do you know why wrestlers wear a mask? Indeed, it is to hide his identity and
be able to lead a normal life outside the ring. Watch the wrestlers do all sorts
of tricks and stunts. Often times, fans thank their idols or their favorite trio by
throwing money into the ring after a spectacular showdown. The wrestling
shows at the Arena Colosseum start every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m., and last
about 2 and a half hours.

Ways to get around in Guadalajara

Taxi or Platforms in transport service
The Light Rail (SITEUR