What to do and see in Guadalajara, Guadalajara Metropolitan Area: The Best Historic Sites

June 19, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

The inland city of Guadalajara is bursting with history and culture. Many attractions are in the city's historic center and in the neighboring city of Zapopan. Museums, parks and churches flourish alongside bullfights, rodeos and soccer (futbol). Nearby are the towns of Tequila, where the liquor of the same name is produced, and Tlaquepaque and Tonala, where artisans create an abundance of Mexican handicrafts. Mariachi, which originated in the area, is a common sight and sound in Guadalajara.
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1. Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco

Avenida Independencia Ote. 502 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico +52 33 3668 1825 https://info.jalisco.gob.mx/bsearch?b=government+building
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4.5 based on 451 reviews

Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco

This 18th-century government building, which served as the headquarters of the Juarez administration in 1858, contains a number of the famous murals by Jose Clemente Orozco.

Reviewed By LAJFJ2 - Los Angeles, United States

When we were being taken on a tour of the city, we stopped in this building to see some murals. While going up a staircase a mural will meet you face to face. Was very powerful and moving. I recommend that you hire a local tour guide to introduce you to the beautiful murals of this city.

2. Hacienda Santa Lucia

Juan Manuel Rubalcava, 139 Carretera Tesistán, Guadalajara Mexico +52 33 3897 0788 http://www.haciendasantalucia.com.mx/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Hacienda Santa Lucia

To learn about life on a 17th-century hacienda, take a tour of this large estate.

3. El Acueducto

Avenida Acueducto y Pablo Casals, Guadalajara Mexico
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El Acueducto

This aqueduct, which after being constructed in 1900 served as the primary water supply to the city, now is only a historic reminder of the past.

4. Casa-Museo Lopez Portillo

Calle Liceo 177 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico +52 33 1201 8721 http://sc.jalisco.gob.mx/patrimonio/museos/casa-museo-lopez-portillo
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Casa-Museo Lopez Portillo

18th-century Estate That Now Serves As A Venue For Exhibitions, Concerts And Conferences.

5. Casa Tipica Barrio del Santuario

Calle Reforma 362 Barrio del Santuario, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
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This beautiful old mansion is considered a very fine example of 16th-century architecture.

6. Casa-Museo Jose Clemente Orozco

Aurelio Aceves 27 Arcos Vallarta, Guadalajara 44130 Mexico 52-3-616 8329
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Casa-Museo Jose Clemente Orozco

This historic house is an exhibit hall of the works of muralist José Clemente Orozco.

7. Parish Of San Jose De Analco

Calle Analco 429 Analco, Guadalajara 44450 Mexico

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