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City break in Guadalajara. Active leisure ideas for Guadalajara - attractions, recreation and nightlife

University of Guadalajara Guadalajara will surely please fans of various entertainments. The city is home to a huge number of restaurants and nightclubs, shops and markets. Here you will fund excellent sporting facilities and scenic parks, which will be surely valued high by fans of outdoor recreation. Zoologico Guadalajara Zoo is a great place for tourists with children. This is the place where you can walk leisurely the whole day, exploring beautiful aviaries with exotic animals. During an excursion in the zoo visitors will hear a lot of interesting facts about local inhabitants.
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One of the best ways to get acquainted with the natural attractions of the region is to make a ride on Tequila Express train. The route of the train passes through the most picturesque places. During several hours vacationers will be able to enjoy the incredible beauty of the landscape. Fans of walking will definitely enjoy an excursion to the canyon of Barranca de Oblatos. The route passes through the beautiful forest. During the excursion visitors will be able to enjoy the richness of the local flora and fauna in its full bloom. The suburban area of the city is the location of Parque Agua Azul National Reserve, the territory of which is also the location of numerous interesting excursion routes.
Guadalajara is also home to some really great amusement parks, where both adults and children are welcome to have a good time and enjoy numerous funny and exciting attractions. The most popular parks of the city are Selva Magica, Natural Adventure and Las Botas Extraviadas. Each of these parks is decorated in a unique style and offers its guests to participate in a unique entertainment. Tobolandia and Agua Caliente water parks feature a rich choice of pools and water slides. In order to make your stay in them even more comfortable and interesting, these water parks are equipped with attractive eating places and gift shops. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guadalajara is a city located in Mexico, on the south-west of Mexican plateau. The city is an administrative center of Jalisco state. This name was got from the name of a town in Spain. The … Open
Fans of nighttime entertainment are recommended to visit local clubs and discos, which organize interesting and energetic parties almost every evening. Cantina La Fuente night club is located just several minutes on foot from the city center. The club has become an attractive place of rest for most diverse audience. Popular music, cozy atmosphere and a rich choice of refreshments at the bar make Cantina La Fuente one of the most popular institutions of the city. Fans of shopping should definitely make a walk to the market of Mercado Libertad. Here buyers will be offered a rich selection of souvenirs, antiques and handmade crafts. Centro Magno is among the most popular shopping centers of the city and so it deserves visiting it. The center is distinguished not only by a wide range of products, but also by very attractive prices.
tall red columns, Guadalajara The capital of the state of Jalisco is a great place to go in for active forms of entertainment. There is every opportunity to do water sports - for example, surfing and sailing (Punto Surf), diving (Guadalajara Dive Center). Despite the fact that Guadalajara is not a coastal city, there are several lakes nearby where tours of this kind are organized. A special surprise for tourists will be a tour from Recinto Maya Kay where they are given a unique chance to swim together with dolphins. Such an unforgettable experience is sure to please everyone, from baby to adult.
Guadalajara will pleasantly surprise travelers with children with a variety of entertainment. The Zoologico Gudalajara is very popular among holidaymakers. Here you can see both rare … Open
Here you can also go on all kinds of interesting eco-tours. It is worth noting at least one - Ecoturismo Integrando Equipos offering to spend a pleasant time in nature. A special bonus is the opportunity to climb the rocks and see ancient structures keeping a lot of secrets. You can explore the city and surroundings on your own, and for this, you should rent a convenient transport to cover as many attractions as possible. The most popular mode of transport among tourists is the bike, which can be rented from GdlBike Tour, Mibici or Guadalajara Bike Tours.
Sitting in the shade, fountain, Gothic Cathedral, fountain, Guadalajara Residents of Guadalajara are famous for their love for all the spectacular, so it is not surprising that there are many cinemas providing a decent repertoire of fresh movies. The best of them include Cinepolis 4DX La Gran Plaza, Cinépolis IMAX Fórum, Cinépolis VIP Andares, Cinépolis IMAX Galerías. Those who'd prefer watching cultural performances should be advised to spend time in such theaters as Degollado or Diana. A true pleasure is waiting for those wishing to go to the races - Lienzo charro Charros de Jalisco warmly welcomes them here in the city. Fans of atmospheric battles should be recommended to visit Arena Coliseo. It is worth checking upcoming events in Cortijo Los Fernandez where interesting concerts are often held.
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Fox in a Box and BeDetective are the two brilliant escape quests, which are sure to amaze even those who've long been practicing this kind of entertainment. Here they have a great opportunity to rediscover this world, as riddles can only seem trivial to the most fastidious skeptics. The name of one more entertainment center is Land4Fun. It should never be missed by those traveling with kids. Have a great time full of fun jumping in Sky Zone Trampoline Park.
Guadalajara The city has a lot of interesting museums, which is not surprising given the color of Mexico and the rich culture that the region inherited from Indian tribes. Foreigners wishing to feel this very color should visit Tlaquepaque and Tonala Artisans Tour, te Quiero Tequila, and Del Corazon de la Tierra Gallery. This is the city where archeology buffs find their paradise - just go to explore Museo Regional and Museo de Paleontologia. The Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara and the Museo de Arte Sacro are for connoisseurs of art, and the Museo de Cera and the Museo de Ripley are ideal for families. Those interested in war and military topics will not be at a loss too - for them, there is the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea.
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Here there is a great variety of colorful shops where you can buy something original and truly unique. Among the best local flea markets are Mercado Libertad and Tianguis Tonala. Interesting souvenirs can be bought in Mercado San Juan de Dios and Matuk Gente Consciente. Fresh products can be found at Tianguis El Baratillo, while fish and seafood at Mercado del Mar. Well, no trip to Guadalajara is complete without buying tequila, and Boutique Tequila y Arte is the best place to buy it. There is also a paradise for sweet teeth - La Sante Chocolateria.
Arcos de Guadalajara Fans of nightlife entertainment will be delighted with opportunities the Mexican city can offer. Those who prefer to try fortune cannot pass by Twin Lions Casino. One more casino is Providens mainly presenting slot machines. Barbanegra is a great place for beer lovers, and the best tequila and cocktails can be tried at Chupiteria La Favorita. Those who want to dance all night long can choose from such facilities as Bar americas, Lola Lolita, and Funky Town. Vacationers who prefer live music spend their night in Hudson Bar or Mambocafe, and those who just want to sit in a noisy, cheerful company of friends can do it in Pub Crawl Guadalajara. And yet there is a place for fans of a casual, relaxed atmosphere - Casa Vieja.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Guadalajara and surroundings

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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Guadalajara
♥   City Park 'Liberación' , 3.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Sacromonte' , 7.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Municipal Park 'Bosque Los Colomos' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   City Park 'Mirador' , 8.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   State Park 'La Primavera' , 24.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Guadalajara
♥   Amusement park 'Bosque Mágico' , 13.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Guadalajara
♥   Water park 'Parque Acuático Corral Grande' Guadalajara, 78.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Agua Caliente' Jalisco, 108.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Parque Acuático Mundo A' Aguascalientes, 171.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Guadalajara

Guide to your best city break in Guadalajara - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Guadalajara - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Guadalajara?' disappears immediately.
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