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Destination facts
- Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)
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Fly to Guadalajara with Copa Air
Fly to Guadalajara through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City. The capital of Jalisco is the birthplace of mariachi and tequila: it combines a Historic Center with plazas, museums and murals, neighborhoods full of cafés and local life like Colonia Americana, and close by you have Tlaquepaque, the agave fields of Tequila and Lake Chapala. Choose your departure city and dates to see available flights to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
View flightsWhat should you know before traveling to Guadalajara?
Guadalajara uses the Mexican peso and Central Time (UTC-6) all year. From October to March the weather is cooler, and Copa flies into Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Is Guadalajara right for you?
Yes, if you love mariachi music, Jalisco cooking, history and neighborhoods you can explore on foot, with Magical Towns and agave landscapes close by. Depending on your type of trip, these are the plans that fit best.
Couples
A specialty coffee and a walk along the tree-lined streets of Colonia Americana, and an afternoon of mariachi in Tlaquepaque.
Families
Los Colomos Forest, with trails, bird watching and its Japanese garden, and a day out at Lake Chapala.
Culture and history
The murals of José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace and in the Hospicio Cabañas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Food
Torta ahogada, birria and carne en su jugo, the traditional flavors of Guadalajara cooking.
Nature and adventure
Huentitán Canyon offers stunning views and a hike that is ideal for adventure seekers.
Jalisco traditions
Mariachi, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and the agave landscape of Tequila, home of Jalisco's most iconic drink.
When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?
You can visit Guadalajara all year, and the best time depends on your plans. From October to March the weather is cooler, and between late October and early November Tlaquepaque celebrates the Day of the Dead.
October to March
This is the best time to visit, when the weather is cooler. Ideal for walking the Historic Center and exploring the neighborhoods.
Day of the Dead
In Tlaquepaque, the Day of the Dead Festival runs from October 30 to November 4, with contests, a parade and celebrations. The streets are decorated with altars, flowers, music and tributes.
Winter Festival
Between November and December, Tlaquepaque celebrates its Winter Festival, with a parade and festive events.
Weekend getaway
In three days you can discover its history, try traditional flavors, explore lively neighborhoods and take a trip to Tequila or Tlaquepaque.
Before you go
Check the weather forecast a few days before you travel.
Which area of Guadalajara is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: Colonia Americana if you want cafés, restaurants and local life near Avenida Chapultepec; the Historic Center if you prefer to have monuments and museums within walking distance; Providencia if you want a quiet area with great food; and Tlaquepaque if you want tradition and crafts.
Colonia Americana and Avenida Chapultepec
It has old mansions, tree-lined streets, specialty cafés, restaurants, galleries and bars. A good fit if you want to combine culture, food and nightlife.
Historic Center
One of the best areas for a first visit: you will be close to the city's main monuments, museums, plazas and markets. A good fit if you enjoy history and walking.
Providencia
A quiet, upscale residential area and a good base for travelers looking for comfort, great restaurants and a more relaxed atmosphere. A good fit for couples, families or business trips.
Chapalita
A residential feel, tree-lined streets, roundabouts and restaurants. A good fit for families or relaxed trips.
Tlaquepaque
Perfect for a cultural, artisan and picturesque experience, with charming streets, galleries and mariachi. You can stay here or spend at least half a day.
What places should you visit in Guadalajara?
The Historic Center, the Hospicio Cabañas, Colonia Americana, Tlaquepaque and Huentitán Canyon are the must-sees. For each place, we tell you who it is for.
Historic Center and Plaza de Armas
Some of Guadalajara's most important buildings are here. Plaza de Armas is perfect for taking photos, resting and feeling the rhythm of downtown. Ideal for a first visit.
Government Palace
See murals by José Clemente Orozco and learn about part of Jalisco's history. Ideal for art and history.
Hospicio Cabañas
A World Heritage Site, it holds José Clemente Orozco's most important work, with the Man of Fire in its central dome. Ideal for art and architecture.
Teatro Degollado
A neoclassical theater in the Historic Center and home of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra. Ideal for architecture and music.
San Juan de Dios Market
Its official name is Mercado Libertad, and it is one of Guadalajara's icons, with crafts and a wide variety of food. Ideal for trying local cooking.
Colonia Americana
Old mansions, tree-lined streets, specialty cafés and galleries, just steps from Avenida Chapultepec. Ideal for a leisurely stroll.
Tlaquepaque
A Magical Town within the metropolitan area. The pedestrian Andador Independencia brings together galleries, crafts and the Regional Ceramics Museum. Ideal for couples or for buying folk art.
Tonalá
A must for anyone looking for Mexican crafts. Its tianguis street market is especially famous on Thursdays and Sundays. Ideal for shopping.
Los Colomos Forest
A Protected Natural Area with interpretive trails, a Mexican cactus garden and a Japanese garden. Ideal for families.
Huentitán Canyon
Stunning views and a hike for adventure seekers. Ideal for nature lovers.
Tequila, Tlaquepaque or Chapala: which day trip should you take from Guadalajara?
It depends on your time: Tlaquepaque is the easiest plan because it is within the metropolitan area; Tequila calls for a full day among agave fields and distilleries; and Lake Chapala with Ajijic is ideal for a relaxed day by the water.
Tequila
A Magical Town surrounded by blue agave fields, distilleries and tours that show how Jalisco's most iconic drink is made. Its agave landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book in advance.
Tlaquepaque
A Magical Town and the closest one to Guadalajara, ideal for half a day or a full day. Walk along the Andador Independencia and listen to mariachi at El Parián.
Chapala and Ajijic
Ajijic is a Magical Town on the shores of Lake Chapala, with cobblestone streets, adobe houses with tile roofs and the perfect atmosphere to relax.
Guachimontones
Jalisco's most important archaeological site, with monumental stepped conical structures and a visitor center. Ideal if you are interested in pre-Hispanic history.
Which one should you choose?
If you want a relaxed plan, choose Tlaquepaque; Tequila takes more time. With a week, you can combine all three.
How do you get to Guadalajara with Copa?
Choose your departure city, connect at the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City and continue to Guadalajara.
What happens when you arrive at the Guadalajara airport?
You go through immigration with your passport, receive your Digital Multiple Migration Form, collect your baggage, clear customs and head to your transfer, an authorized taxi or your rental car.
How do you get around Guadalajara?
To get from the airport to your area, use an authorized taxi, your booked transfer, your hotel transfer or a rental car. In the Historic Center, Colonia Americana and Tlaquepaque, the best way to explore is on foot.
From the airport to your area
Travel time depends on the time of day and where you are staying. If your hotel includes a transfer or you booked one, confirm it before you travel.
Between areas
Ask your hotel for an authorized taxi or book a transfer. Choose your area based on your main plans: you will save time getting around and enjoy the city more.
On foot
The Historic Center is perfect for exploring on foot, Colonia Americana is best enjoyed walking and Tlaquepaque's Andador Independencia is fully pedestrian.
Rental car
There are car rental companies at the airport. A car gives you the freedom to visit Tequila, Chapala or Guachimontones at your own pace.
Organized tours
For Tequila, you can book an organized tour or a transfer. Book in advance.
What food experiences should you try in Guadalajara?
Try the torta ahogada, birria and carne en su jugo, cool off with a tejuino and listen to mariachi in Tlaquepaque. Carry some cash for markets and traditional food, and comfortable shoes for walking.
Torta ahogada
One of Guadalajara's traditional dishes. Try it at the city's markets and fondas.
Birria and carne en su jugo
Two traditional flavors of Guadalajara cooking. Birria is also typical in Tlaquepaque and in Tequila.
Tejuino
A traditional drink to cool off. In Tequila, birria, tejuinos and tequila, straight or in cocktails, are local favorites.
San Juan de Dios Market
One of Guadalajara's icons, with crafts and a wide variety of food. Ideal for trying Jalisco antojitos.
Coffee in Colonia Americana
Start the day with a specialty coffee and explore the area on foot.
To enjoy it
Carry cash for street food and markets, comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. Household power is 127 V.
What can you do in Guadalajara in a week?
This is an optional idea. In three days you can see the Historic Center, Colonia Americana and Tlaquepaque; with a week you can add Tequila, Lake Chapala and a free day.
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Day 1: Arrival and Colonia Americana
Settle into your area and, if you arrive with time to spare, walk the tree-lined streets of Colonia Americana and have dinner near Avenida Chapultepec.
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Day 2: Historic Center
Explore Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Teatro Degollado and the Hospicio Cabañas, and try a torta ahogada at San Juan de Dios Market.
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Day 3: Tlaquepaque
Walk along the Andador Independencia, visit galleries and craft workshops and listen to mariachi in the afternoon. If it is Thursday or Sunday, add the Tonalá tianguis.
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Day 4: Tequila
Leave early for the agave fields, learn how tequila is made at a distillery and explore the Magical Town.
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Day 5: Chapala and Ajijic
Spend the day on the shores of Lake Chapala and walk the cobblestone streets of Ajijic.
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Day 6: Free day
Rest, walk through Los Colomos Forest or take in the views of Huentitán Canyon.
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Day 7: Departure
Depending on your flight time and the travel time to the airport, make the most of the morning before you leave.
Where can you find official destination information?
These official sites publish up-to-date information on requirements, entry and things to do in the city.
Visita GDL
Guides from the Guadalajara Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Visit Mexico: Tlaquepaque
Mexico's official tourism website.
Visit Mexico: Tequila
Magical Town and agave landscape.
Digital Multiple Migration Form
Official information from Mexico's National Migration Institute.
Guadalajara International Airport
Services, ground transportation and car rental companies.
National Weather Service
Official weather forecast.
Frequently asked questions about traveling to Guadalajara
Quick answers to the most common questions before you travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to Guadalajara?
It depends on your nationality. Check the passport and visa requirements for your nationality and travel date on Mexico's official websites before you fly.
What should I know if it is my first time in Guadalajara?
Check the entry requirements for your nationality, book your airport transfer, choose your area based on your main plans and set aside at least half a day for Tlaquepaque.
Which area of Guadalajara is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip. Colonia Americana for cafés, restaurants and local life; the Historic Center to be close to monuments and museums; Providencia for a quiet atmosphere; and Tlaquepaque for tradition and crafts.
Colonia Americana, Chapultepec or Providencia?
Avenida Chapultepec is in Colonia Americana, so if you are looking for atmosphere, cafés and bars, that is your area. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere with great restaurants, choose Providencia.
Is it worth staying in the Historic Center?
Yes, if it is your first visit and you want to walk: you will be close to the main monuments, museums, plazas and markets. If you want more local life and cafés, Colonia Americana is a great option.
How do you get around Guadalajara without a car?
Explore the Historic Center, Colonia Americana and Tlaquepaque on foot, and between areas ask your hotel for an authorized taxi or book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport to downtown?
With the airport's authorized ground transportation, your booked transfer, your hotel transfer or a rental car. Travel time depends on the time of day and your area.
What should you do in Guadalajara on your first visit?
Explore the Historic Center with the Government Palace and the Hospicio Cabañas, walk through Colonia Americana, spend an afternoon in Tlaquepaque and try a torta ahogada.
Is it worth visiting Tequila from Guadalajara?
Yes. Its agave landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you can visit it in a day: agave fields, distilleries and a Magical Town. Book in advance.
How do you get from Guadalajara to Tequila?
By rental car, with a booked transfer or on an organized tour. Leave early to make the most of the day.
What can you do in Tlaquepaque?
Walk along the Andador Independencia, visit galleries and the Regional Ceramics Museum, shop for crafts and listen to mariachi at El Parián.
What should you eat in Guadalajara?
Torta ahogada, birria, carne en su jugo and pozole, and to cool off, a tejuino. San Juan de Dios Market is a great place to try antojitos.
What other day trips can you take besides Tequila?
Lake Chapala and the Magical Town of Ajijic, the Guachimontones archaeological site and Huentitán Canyon, within the city.
How many days do you need to see Guadalajara?
It depends on your plans. In three days you can see the Historic Center, Colonia Americana and Tlaquepaque; with a week you can add Tequila, Chapala and a free day.
What can you do in Guadalajara on a weekend?
One day for the Historic Center, another for Tlaquepaque or Tequila, and a relaxed morning in Colonia Americana or Providencia before heading home.
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