<strong>Guadalajara</strong>: Mexico's second city is vibrant, colorful and likely to have fewer travelers than the capital. It's also home to the Mariachi Festival (pictured).
Guadalajara: Mexico's second city is vibrant, colorful and likely to have fewer travelers than the capital. It's also home to the Mariachi Festival (pictured).
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<strong>International Guadalajara Book Fair: </strong>This bibliophile's dream is the biggest literary event in the Spanish-speaking world.
International Guadalajara Book Fair: This bibliophile's dream is the biggest literary event in the Spanish-speaking world.
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<strong>Palacio De Gobierno:</strong> In Guadalajara, almost all the notable historic buildings, like the Palaci de Gobierno pictured here, fan out from four pleasant plazas.
Palacio De Gobierno: In Guadalajara, almost all the notable historic buildings, like the Palaci de Gobierno pictured here, fan out from four pleasant plazas.
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<strong>Teatro Degollado: </strong>This theater gets its inspiration from Greek architecture.
Teatro Degollado: This theater gets its inspiration from Greek architecture.
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<strong>Hospicio Cabañas:</strong> This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest and largest hospital complexes in the Americas.
Hospicio Cabañas: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest and largest hospital complexes in the Americas.
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<strong>Mercado San Juan de Dios:</strong> This market is the largest in Latin America, so you will definitely find something you want to buy.
Mercado San Juan de Dios: This market is the largest in Latin America, so you will definitely find something you want to buy.
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<strong>La Docena:</strong> This oyster bar scored a spot on the Latin America Top 50 Restaurant List in 2017.
La Docena: This oyster bar scored a spot on the Latin America Top 50 Restaurant List in 2017.
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<strong>Karne Garibaldi:</strong> Order the local favorite "Carne en su jugo" at Karne Garibaldi
Karne Garibaldi: Order the local favorite "Carne en su jugo" at Karne Garibaldi
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<strong>De La O:</strong> For a fun night out, hit this tiki bar.
De La O: For a fun night out, hit this tiki bar.
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<strong>Casa Fayette:</strong> Grupo Habita operates this stylish hotel in a renovated 1940s building.
Casa Fayette: Grupo Habita operates this stylish hotel in a renovated 1940s building.
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<strong>Villa Ganz:</strong> Meanwhile, Villa Ganz was the city's first boutique hotel.
Villa Ganz: Meanwhile, Villa Ganz was the city's first boutique hotel.
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<strong>Tlaquepaque:</strong> Just 20 minutes from Guadalajara city, this town is known for its tequila tourism.
Tlaquepaque: Just 20 minutes from Guadalajara city, this town is known for its tequila tourism.
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