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Guadalajara hotels recommended by visitors 1

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:40:50 GMT

Check out a new Guadalajara hotel recommendation submitted by a visitor to Guadalajara, Mexico. Comfort, convenience and a great price!

Holidays in Mexico

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:25:55 GMT

Spend your winter holidays in Mexico and escape everyday life! Guadalajara, Mexico is a big, city with a rich culture and ever pleasant weather.. get ready for a fun adventure!

Guadalajara Culture

Wed, 28 May 2008 17:04:13 GMT

Experience Guadalajara culture by viewing beautiful architecture of the city, tasting the delicious and mouthwatering local foods and learn more about some customs and celebrations unique to the area.

He Proposed!

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:25:59 GMT

Hi from Phoenix, AZ! I have to say that the calandria ride is really romantic and one that I will never forget! Here is some background info, my

Guadalajara Real Estate

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:57:12 GMT

Guadalajara real estate - Do you dream of living in Mexico in the home of your dreams? Whether you want a house by Lake Chapala or a luxury home in Guadalajara there are tons of choices for you!

Dia de la Independencia con el Torito

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:06:15 GMT

Cual es TU favorito dia festivo en Mexico? Cheques los historias contada por visitantes! Dia de la Independencia en Mexico con el Torito!

Do YOU have a Guadalajara, Mexico Travel Story to Share?

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:28:41 GMT

Do you have a funny, crazy, scary or romantic Guadalajara, Mexico travel story to share? Then come on and share and read others experiences on their travels.

Dias Festivos en Mexico Terminos

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:45:36 GMT

Dias festivos terminos

Romantic Guadalajara Mexico

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:36:08 GMT

Guadalajara, Mexico vacations if youre visiting and looking for romance in the city then check out downtown Plaza Liberacion at night-time! Strolling along the moonlit plaza is romantic...

Puerto Vallarta - Side trip!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:26:46 GMT

Ahh.. the wonders of Puerto Vallarta! Lucky for you if you visit Guadalajara... P.V. is close enough to make a little side trip! Puerto Vallarta vacations... the ultimate vacation (next to Gdl!).

Mexican Money

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:07:48 GMT

Mexican money is a necessity if you're going on Mexico vacations. Whenever we take leisurely trips to Guadalajara we make sure to have our pesos ready and you'll see why it's easy to count them.

Easter In Mexico

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:23:09 GMT

Easter in Mexico is a very special time, learn about some of the traditions. If you visit Mexico during Easter, you may find many towns empty due many Mexicans leaving for the beach!

Guadalajara Mexican Murals

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:45:04 GMT

Guadalajara Mexican murals are absolutely breathtaking! You'll eventually run into some of these beauties. Take a look at some very special Mexican wall murals here!

Guadalajara Mexico vacations

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:46:15 GMT

Guadalajara Mexico vacations are some of the best you'll experience. So what are some of the top reasons to vacation in Mexico (Guadalajara)? You'll realize there are lots, Guadalajara culture is one.

Mexico Vacations in Guadalajara Mexico - Top sights to see in under a day

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:53:22 GMT

If you're looking for Mexico Vacations then Guadalajara, Mexico is the place! Check out the top sights to see in under a day! Food, culture and attractions, Gdl has it all.

Bed and breakfast find!

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:58:25 GMT

Here's a new,(well...new for me) hotel I found in Tlaquepaque, Mexico. Tlaquepaque is right by Guadalajara and a popular shopping spot for all you power shoppers out there. This romantic bed and breakfast called Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel seems to have it all! Consider staying here on your next trip to Guadalajara, Mexico.

Information on moving to Mexico

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:29:13 GMT

Are you looking for more information on moving to Mexico? Ready to quit the rat race and retire in Mexico, or just make the move? Find out more about living in Mexico here.

Tequila Drink Mixes

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:41:34 GMT

This is one of Mexico's favorite Tequila drink mixes and a really delicious spin on the Margarita. Try it out at your next fiesta!

Christmas in Guadalajara, Mexico

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:29:59 GMT

Right now my Tapatio is visiting his family in Gdl. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it due to work!! But, oh well-maybe next time. Don't worry, he will be back home on the 24th. I'm really hoping he'll get some nice pictures of downtown Guadalajara to show you all while it is decorated for Christmas. I've heard it is quite the scene! He's also been working there as well helping his family make those delicious fruity candies. Check out the candy-making process below.

Feria Maestros del Arte-Promoting the Folk Art of Mexico

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:56:08 GMT

A non-profit art show that celebrates and strives to preserve the folk art of Mexico is Feria Maestros del Arte. This unique art show was started by Marianne Carlson and is thrown every year in Ajijic

Mexican Candy

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:16:34 GMT

Mexican candy.. who doesn't love it? A very popular candy sold in Mexico and South America is the Rollo de Guayaba by the Llamas family and made right in Guadalajara! Check out the whole process here.

Buy Chivas t-shirts here!

Thu, 24 May 2007 15:17:16 GMT

Here's a cool link I found to buy Chivas, Atlas and TECOS t-shirts for all you soccer fans.

Dia de los Muertos art projects

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:05:21 GMT

Here you'll find some fun Dia de los Muertos art projects for the whole family. This holiday falls on Nov 1st and 2nd and is a wonderful way to remember your loved one, get more celebration tips here.

Cultural Festival of Jalisco

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:36:11 GMT

From May 4th to June 1st, this large festival will be celebrating the arts of music, dance, paint, photography, sculpture, theatre, cinema and cuisine. Check out the program of what will be offered. If you'll be in Gdl during these weeks you'll need to check out some of the events. The site is in Spanish but you'll get a good idea of what is offered as well as dates.

The Guadalajara Cemetery

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:32:13 GMT

The Guadalajara Cemetery is another spot I visited to snap a few photos. Check out what some of the groundskeepers had to say about whether it was haunted or not!

Ghost in the Panteon de Belen?

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:24:10 GMT

I've added an interesting clip of something creeping around the Panteon de Belen, scroll down towards the end of the page and you'll see it. So what do you think? Check it out!

Scary ghost stories and myths from the Panteon de Belen

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:41:02 GMT

The Panteon de Belen Cemetery in Gdl, Mexico is full of scary ghost stories and legends that make it famous throughout Mexico. Read up on stories submitted by real visitors.

Next time in Guadalajara

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:49:21 GMT

As I said before, our last trip to Gdl did not really go as planned. I was a little upset because a lot of the things I wanted to do were closed! I wanted to see a night tour of the Panteon de Belen and of course they didn't have any that week. I also hoped to catch a ballet folklorico recital but that didn't work out either. The U de G dancers are supposed to be some of THE best in all of Mexico. I really believe it too. However, we did come across a great new Italian restaurant called Angelo. It was super romantic and the food was pretty good too! You'll find them on Sta. Monica No. 970 Check out some more delicious restaurants in the link below.

Back from our trip

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:41:24 GMT

We arrived back from our trip to Gdl last week. I think we are still recovering. Unfortunately, our trip did not go quite as planned because once we got to Guadalajara our jeep broke down! Thankfully we made it to the city and didn't break down in the middle of nowhere. (Whew!)

Another Guadalajara Road trip?

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:21:34 GMT

Yes, that's correct! Yet another road trip to Guadalajara! But this time, I'm actually going! Antonio and I plan on going to Gdl. sometime in January. This will be my first real roadtrip to Mexico, since I usually fly, so I'm pretty excited. Our niece is being baptized so it will be a very special trip! Stay tuned for more...

Have some faith!

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 21:04:30 GMT

A few days ago, I received a request to put up a personal prayer to the Virgin of Zapopan on the link below. It's really sweet. Here it goes, "I ask that the Virgin of Zapopan grant me this: By the end of this year I want to meet the man of my dreams to marry and start a family with." Silvana from Costa Rica I hope that this will happen for Silvana. If your curious about the Virgin of Zapopan, she's the Patron Saint of Guadalajara and is known to grant many miracles. Read up on more below.

Mordidas- What the heck are they anyway?

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:39:55 GMT

Mordidas which really mean (bites) are commonly known as bribes. Some police officers in Mexico might ask you for a bribe if you happen to be pulled over for speeding or some other minor infraction in Mexico. On the way down to Mexico, Antonio told me he was pulled over. Imagine that! I'm not surprised one bit, because he's always speeding. Here's the funny part : the policeman asked if he had any water. Tiene usted agua? Tengo mucho sed. Antonio said this meant he wanted some money. He then pretended to not know what the policeman was talking about and said "Oh yes sir, I have some bottled water in the back! I'll get it for you." The policeman, realizing that Antonio didn't understand said "Never mind." And then he was released without his ticket.

Please Note:

If they do happen to give you a ticket in Mexico, your license is usually confiscated which you can pick up at city hall in return for paying your ticket. For more travel tips and stories see the link below

From Nuevo Laredo to Guadalajara

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:38:50 GMT

In case you were wondering, Antonios road trip from Laredo, Texas to Guadalajara took 10 hours. He passed through Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey, Saltillo, Matehuala, Aguascalientes, Lagos de Moreno, San Juan de Los Lagos, Tepatitlan, Zapotlanejo and finished in Guadalajara. The total cost for gas (one way) was $100 in a 4X4 V6 Jeep Cherokee. We recommend you gas up from Laredo, Texas since the gas is cheaper and probably a higher quality and use the Autopista de Cuota which was a total of $70 (U.S.) Note: The autopista does not accept U.S. dollars, so you must exchange your dollars for pesos.

The best coffee in Mexico

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:29:33 GMT

Antonio returned from his short business trip to Guadalajara. Sorry, no pictures this time, however, he did find a great coffee shop in Guadalajara called La Selva Cafe Cafeterias. They have some of the best coffee I've ever tasted. He purchased two bags of their gourmet coffee and now our house smells like a coffee shop! Delicious! The coffee shops are all over Mexico, one in Spain and just one (so far) in the U.S. They are located on Lpez Cotilla 2008, Col. Arcos Vallarta On you next trip to Guadalajara check them out!

Getting around Guadalajara

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:38:12 GMT

Getting around Guadalajara couldn't be easier! Read up on the different ways to travel through the city.. and why you shouldn't just jump into a cab without settling your fee first.

Road trip to Guadalajara

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:09:36 GMT

I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving! I know I did. Antonio, however, didn't get to have any turkey as he had to go on a business trip to Guadalajara. He went by car by way of Laredo. It's about a 10 hour drive from Laredo to Guadalajara (depending on how fast or slow you go). I will keep you posted on how his trip went. I made him take the camera so let's hope he has some nice shots for us!

Finding the Panteon de Belen Cemetery

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:39:22 GMT

I dont know why I didnt think to put this up, but heres the address to The Panteon de Belen for those of you visiting from out of town. It was brought to my attention that it was missing by an email I received asking for directions to the cemetery. I think I assumed that everyone would know where it was (Very bad assumption). Sorry about that folks! Ive put it permanently on the main pages in English and Spanish. Thanks for the reminder Laura!

The Belen Cemetery
Belen 684, esquina Euologio Parra
(Behind the Old Civil Hospital)

Golfing in Guadalajara

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:48:14 GMT

To my worry, Antonio's starting to become interested in the game of golf. Oh no! (No offense to you golfers) The other day he asked me if I'd ever be interested in going with him one day in the future. I've never really been very excited about this sport, but I guess I could give it a try. :0 Here's a cool link I found for those of you interested in playing golf in the Guadalajara area. Who knows, you might be seeing me there one day!

Here comes the Guadalajara Guggenheim!

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:35:06 GMT

Guadalajara will be the site for Guggenheims very first Latin American museum. Plans have begun to study and prepare the site in Guadalajara for this wonderful attraction and is supposedly set to be built in the Huentitan canyon. Approximate finish date will be 2010. I'm not sure of the exact location, but check out the link below to see pictures of Parque Mirador with views of the beautiful Huentitan Canyon.

Day of the Dead Altar

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:44:50 GMT

Here is a picture of my personal altar I made for my grandparents to celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 2 and 3. I made 3 sugar skulls for each of them. They were surprisingly very easy to make and lots of fun. I used about 2 cups of sugar and for each cup I added 1 teaspoon of meringue powder. I also added 1 teaspoon of water per cup of sugar. Pack to sugar tightly into your mold and invert onto a cookie sheet to dry out! Decorate as desired.

Day of the Dead has arrived

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:13:38 GMT

This is a familiar image and an old favorite of many by artist Jose Guadalupe Posada (1851-1913). Ive seen it everywhere and think it has come to be a wonderful representation of death. I read somewhere that Day of the Dead is a really expensive holiday and that prices of the Cempasuchitl (Marigolds) skyrocket during this time. I guess that doesn't surprise me since it is considered the "flower of the dead." Im going to post pictures of my personal altar soon so stay tuned!

El Panteon de Belen

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 14:05:16 GMT

The Panteon de Belen is an old cemetery in Guadalajara that has been converted into a museum and full of great legends, folklore and even a few spirits! Take the guided tour at nighttime!

Oldie but Goodie-A fun outing in Guadalajara

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:24:19 GMT

I just wanted to remind you of a really great attraction in downtown Guadalajara. Their are some benches around this sight where you can rest your tired feet and some lovely bronze sculptures too!

What I miss about Guadalajara

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:15:52 GMT

One of the benefits of not living in Guadalajara permanently is that you can appreciate a lot of little things that full time residents might take for granted after awhile. Bear with me here, do you know that old saying... you appreciate and value something much more when youve lost it? Well I think it can apply here. For instance, when we go down for a regular visit I love the excitement of just being there. I miss seeing all the street vendors selling water, cokes and popsicles. You dont even have to leave your car! I miss hearing the sound of the man in his truck (whose job is to drive around neighborhoods and sell propane) with that funny recorded announcement El Gaaaaaas. This may sound silly, but I always smile when I hear it. I miss the friendly dogs wandering around the city and also the roof dogs (guarding their posts like little soldiers). I also miss the luxury of going to the mall and having your car washed while you shop. Lastly, one of my favorites is having some coconut juice fresh from the coconut!

These are just a few of the many reasons I miss Guadalajara and why Ill keep going back for more.

Panteon de Belen

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:08:27 GMT

Hello all! Day of the Dead is fast approaching and Im really excited about it. Unfortunately for me I probably will not be able to make it down to Guadalajara for this special occasion. Im disappointed about that, however, I DID find an interesting ad on Craigslist about the Panten de Belen. This guy is volunteering to spruce up the gravesite of anyone's relative buried in the Panteon. What a special way to honor a loved one. I think that's pretty cool. This holiday is my absolute favorite. Ive added some new information if youre interested in celebrating Da de los Muertos at home. Im going to be making my own altar soon and Ill post pictures up later for you to peek at.

Day of The Dead

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:15:14 GMT

Day of the Dead is a very special celebration in Mexico and one you shouldn't miss. Read all about the traditions of Mexico's El Dia de los Muertos.

Panteon de Belen Information

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:41:19 GMT

Day of the Dead is coming soon and due to this I've been getting a lot of questions lately on the Panteon de Belen. I've posted their phone number at the bottom for those of you who would like to know the schedules of plays and events. I think they're extremely busy right now. I've been having trouble getting through but maybe you'll have better luck!

Share this site

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:44:43 GMT

Do you have a website or blog or friends and family? Please share this site with everyone that loves Mexico. Explore-Guadalajara.com is a great resource on Guadalajara.

Miracles and Prayers from Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:51:44 GMT

A new section has been added to include prayers and miracles granted from The Virgin of Zapopan.

Walking around Tonala

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:01:49 GMT

Tonala (pronounced Tohn-ah-lah) is a dream come true for handicraft lovers everywhere. You will find tons of fine wall art, pottery, sculptures, blown glass and more in this huge open air market right by Guadalajara, Mexico! This one is not to be missed.