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So you’ve got 5 days to spend in Mexico’s second-largest city and no idea how to plan a Guadalajara itinerary? I got you!
Planning a trip to Guadalajara can be overwhelming, with all the great things to see, do and eat.
We spent a week in Guadalajara as part of our 6-month trip around Mexico, and honestly, it was a bit too long for us. If you’re not a city person, Guadalajara and its concrete jungle can feel a bit suffocating.
Looking back, 5 days would have been the perfect amount of time to see the highlights of the city, take a few day trips to surrounding areas, eat all the delicious Jaliscense food and appreciate the comforts of a mega-metropolis before moving on to the next destination.
So, to help you make the most of your trip, and experience the best (not the worst) of Guadalajara, follow our 5-day Guadalajara itinerary that covers all the must-see sights and experiences.
Don’t have time to read this whole post? Here’s the lowdown 👇🏼
- Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-largest city and the capital of the state of Jalisco
- 5 days is the perfect amount of time to see the city and take some day trips
- The best 5-day Guadalajara itinerary:
- Day 1: Centro Historico
- Day 2: Colonia Americana and Tlaquepaque
- Day 3: Tequila day trip
- Day 4: Forest, food tour and lucha libre
- Day 5: Lake Chapala day trip
- You can fly into the airport GDL or take a bus from other Mexican cities
- The best way for tourists to move around the city is via Uber and walking
- Stay in either Centro Historico or Colonia Americana
About Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the capital city of the state of Jalisco, located in western Mexico.
It’s known as Mexico’s second-largest city, with a population of over 1.5 million people living in the city centre, and over 5.5 million in the entire metropolitan area.
This might sound like a lot of people, but for reference, Mexico City houses over 9 million people in the inner city, and over 22 million people in its broader metropolitan area!
Guadalajara, and Jalisco more broadly, is considered one of the most ‘Mexican states in Mexico’. The birthplace of mariachi music, tequila and the sombrero, this is Mexico’s heartland.
The state and city have a unique culinary scene, with many famous dishes like birria originating here.
Guadalajara is a growing and trendy city, that is thought of as the ‘Silicon Valley of Mexico’. It’s a hub of business, technology, arts and culture, with a rich native and Spanish history.
Ancient and modern meet in Guadalajara and the city is a mish-mash of historic neighbourhoods with striking colonial architecture, and funky hipster enclaves full of cafes, bars and modern high rises.
Our experience in Guadalajara
I realise my introduction may have turned you off Guadalajara, but that was not my intention!
It’s a fantastic city, and it is absolutely worth visiting if you are in this region of Mexico.
It also provides a helpful reference to Mexico City, which we loved even more because we had been to another city of this scale in Mexico.
👍🏼 Things we loved about Guadalajara:
- The architecture – the city is BEAUTIFUL. The historic buildings, grand cathedrals and vast plazas were spectacular. It was the first real metropolitan area we visited in Mexico (I don’t think the dusty one-street towns of Baja count?) and I couldn’t get enough of the ornate buildings.
- The food – there is food in Guadalajara and Jalisco that you won’t find anywhere else in Mexico (or at least not done as well!). We loved eating birria from its place of origin and I’m still drooling over the jericalla flan.
- The cultural activities – Guadalajara has a strong cultural identity and we loved learning and being a part of it. From the resident’s unshakable devotion to the luchadores at the lucha libre, the art of distilling tequila and the traditions in the food and drink.
👎🏼 Things we didn’t love about Guadalajara:
- It’s a concrete jungle – Guadalajara is a huge city, and it feels how most big cities around the world feel. There’s concrete everywhere, it’s smelly, kinda dirty, noisy and busy. This isn’t necessarily a Guadalaja-specific thing, but it’s (surprisingly) not something we felt in Mexico City.
- It’s sketchy – unsafe is not the right word, but like all big cities, Guadalajara felt a bit more sketchy than anywhere else we visited in Mexico. There were a lot more unsavoury characters around, we were a bit more uneasy walking around, and a few locals told me to be very careful with my camera. Again, not unsafe and not unexpected (we feel the same at home in Melbourne), but it weighed on our time there.
- It’s not easy to move around the city – I’ll touch on this a bit more, but while there is a metro system in the city, it’s not really that convenient. Uber is the preferred method of transport but the traffic can be very heavy and slow.
I know some people who LOVE Guadalajara. We met people who were specifically visiting the city for a short weekend getaway from the US because they loved it so much.
I hope you find the charm so many people see in Guadalajara. I know there are so many more layers to the city that we couldn’t uncover in a week, so this is NOT to insult Guadalajara or dissuade you from visiting.
But I always want to be honest and authentic here, so that was our view of the city. We were ready to get out of there and get to the Jalisco coast!
But you’re getting an even better version of our Guadalajara itinerary with the hindsight and reflection of our time here.
5 Days in Guadalajara itinerary
Day 1: All about Centro Historico
💡 Top tip: make sure today is not a Monday as one of the key sights you’ll visit is closed
MORNING
I can’t think of a better way to start your Guadalajara itinerary than with birria, the iconic meaty stew originating in Jalisco.
Although there are many places to get it around the city, and every Tapatío (Guadalajara local) has their preferred spot, one of the oldest and most famous places is Birrieria Las 9 Esquinas.
Once you’re fuelled up for the day, you can work off your breakfast by strolling north to your destination for today – Centro Historico.
The beating heart of the city, you’ll spend today sightseeing and soaking up the spectacular architecture and history of this area.
You can follow my recommended self-guided walk below, or if you’d prefer to get a deeper insight into the city and its history, I would strongly recommend joining a tour today.
⛪️ My top Centro Historico tour recommendations:
Set your GPS for the Catedral de Guadalajara, the city’s iconic church built in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is a stunning building on such a grand scale. Surrounded on all four sides by plazas and parks, it looks different from every angle!
It’s possible to go inside the cathedral if there isn’t a service, but please be quiet and respectful.
While you’re in this area see, explore and photograph:
There are a few pedestrian-only streets in this area, so take your time to wander aimlessly for a bit and soak up the vibe. This is the literal centre of the city, and there is always a lot happening. We saw buskers, street performers dressed up, giant art installations, children playing with pigeons – it’s a sensory overload.
From here, wander across the road to the Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara, the city hall building. Admire it from the outside, but head inside too to get a better look at the open internal plaza and murals. Entry is free and you can climb the stairs to the second level.
Your next historic landmark, on the east side of Plaza de Armas, is the Palacio de Gobierno, the state government building. You must go inside to see the very famous mural of the historic figure Miguel Hidalgo, painted by the father of Mexican muralism Jose Clemente Orozco.
When we visited the government staff offered free tours each hour, but I don’t think they do this anymore. I think you can enter for free whenever you like.
Move into Plaza de la Liberación, our favourite plaza. This sprawling open space offers, in my opinion, the best view of the cathedral. It’s where you’ll find the iconic Guadalajara letters too.
While you’re here, take a look at:
AFTERNOON
Hopefully, you’ve worked up an appetite, because it’s lunchtime! Walk behind the theatre via Plaza Fundadores to Las Famosas, for your first taste of the iconic torta ahogado or drowned sandwich.
Follow Paseo Hospicio, a long pedestrian walkway, via Plaza Tapatia en route to Hospicio Cabañas.
Today it’s more commonly referred to as Museo Cabañas but this UNESCO World Heritage Listed building was originally designed as an orphanage and hospice for the sick and disabled.
Besides the spectacular architecture, the building is home to some of Orozco’s most famous murals. Painted on the domed roof of the chapel, the best way to see the art is to lie down on one of the benches and look up.
Entry to Hospicio Cabañas is 80 MXN, but on Tuesdays it is free. They are closed on Mondays.
EVENING
Depending on when you finish your sightseeing, take a rest at your accommodation. But be sure to get out and about before the sun sets (check times here).
Get a fantastic view over the city at sunset, from the balcony of the rooftop bar at Doubletree by Hilton. Don’t get too excited, the drinks and the vibe were nothing to write home about, BUT the views are spectacular! You overlook Plaza de Armas and the Catedral, which are especially beautiful in the golden light.
Head down into the plaza where most evenings you will find local musicians and bands playing in the bandstand in the centre of the plaza. Lots of locals come to enjoy the show, and it is a beautiful vibe with lots of dancing and family time.
For your third meal of the day, have another Guadalajara classic, carne en su jugo (literally: meat in its juices). The best place to try this is at Karne Garibaldi, Guinness World Record holder for the fastest food. Literally, your food comes out in like 13.5 seconds!
Day 2: Colonia Americana and Tlaquepaque
MORNING
Today is less about the old, and more about the new. You’ll be exploring two of Guadalajara’s funkiest neighbourhoods.
Start your day with bougie brunch at one of the fantastic cafes in Colonia Americana.
This trendy neighbourhood is Guadalajara’s hipster haven, and you’ll be rubbing shoulders with university students, young professionals and expats.
Our top recommendations are:
Time to explore!
The heart of the Americana neighbourhood is Avenida Chapultepec. Everything revolves around this north-south running 6-lane avenue. Down the centre of the road is Paseo Chapultepec, a pedestrian green space that is a hive of activity. There are gardens, chairs and tables, markets and street performances.
This long strip turns into the city’s best nightlife area in the evenings, with pumping bars and clubs. So enjoy the serenity now, and prepare yourself to return later this evening!
From Chapultepec, we recommend following this route to see the area’s top sights:
- Avenida Vallarta (a leafy street with gorgeous historic mansions, cafes etc.)
- MUSA Museo de los Artes
- Parque Revolucion
- Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento
- Calle Libertad (another beautiful street)
- Glorieta de los Niños Héroes
Oh and don’t forget to look out for street art as you wander around the neighbourhood. We loved the huge Frida Kahlo mural, found on the side of a building here. This site has a great map.
AFTERNOON
Jump in an Uber and head for Tlaquepaque. On the way, try and work out how to pronounce it! (Hint: it’s tuh-la-kuh-pa-kee).
While these days Tlaquepaque feels like a neighbourhood of Guadalajara due to the city’s large urban sprawl, it’s actually its own city.
Tlaquepaque is one of Mexico’s declared pueblo magicos or magic towns, meaning it has been deemed by the country’s tourism board as having significant cultural and historic value with great cuisine, arts, crafts and tourism hospitality.
This quaint and colourful town is a hub for arts, primarily ceramics and pottery. While there aren’t too many specific activities to do here, it’s a great place to stroll for a few hours.
Some things to do while you’re around town:
- Stroll Calle Independencia: this pedestrian street is the heart of Tlaquepaque, with colourful buildings, lots of public art and sometimes an installation of rainbow umbrellas hanging overhead. Everything branches out from here.
- Jardin Hidalgo: a leafy plaza with lots of street food vendors (look out for jericalla flan!) and some pretty historic churches.
- Browse the boutiques: along Calle Independencia and surrounding streets there are tons of stores selling beautiful wares, especially ceramics. Whether you’re looking to buy something or not, it’s worth taking a look inside.
- Museo Regional de la Ceramica: this small museum shares more of the history of ceramics and handicrafts in the area.
- Mercado Benito Juarez: a local market with food vendors and fresh produce.
Something you can’t miss is mariachi! This is one of the best places in Guadalajara to see it, and it’s easily accessible at a local restaurant called El Parian.
Now, we don’t recommend eating here as their food is quite overpriced and not that great. But it’s a fantastic place to have a drink and enjoy some music. Order a ‘cazuela’, a traditional tequila-based cocktail similar to a cantarito (which you will be drinking straight from the source tomorrow in Tequila!).
The mariachis play most days (I can’t confirm their current schedule, but in the past, it has been Thursday – Monday) at 3:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Remember to tip them for their work.
🌈 If you’d prefer to visit Tlaquepaque with a guide, we recommend this tour. It also combines nearby Tonala, another pueblo magico.
EVENING
Tonight it’s time to strap on your dancing shoes, you are heading back to Colonia Americana!
The vibe you experienced this morning will be completely different to what you find tonight.
It’s the place to see and be seen, and the area comes alive, especially on the weekends, with crowded bars, restaurants and clubs.
There’s something for every flavour here. You don’t have to love dancing all night in a club to enjoy Americana in the evenings. It’s absolutely worth visiting, even if it’s just for dinner and a drink.
I’ll leave you with some options to consider:
- Cerverceria Chapultepec: a Mexican chain bar where everything on the menu is just 25 pesos. Yep, everything! Margaritas, beers, snacks. It’s a really cool concept and a great place to start your night if you’re on a budget. There are 3 branches on Avenida Chapultepec.
- Saloon del Bosque: an old-school cantina vibe, with regal furniture, bow-tied waiters and a sophisticated air.
- Oliveria Cocktail Bar: very talented mixologists shake up some delicious cocktails, both classic favourites and their own recipes.
- Patan Ale House: a great spot for craft beer lovers.
Day 3: Tequila (the town and the drink)
MORNING, AFTERNOON & EVENING
The spirit we know as tequila originated in a town in the state of Jalisco, called Tequila. Similar to the way champagne can only come from Champagne in France, tequila can only be called tequila if it comes from this part of Mexico.
Visiting Tequila and learning more about the process of how tequila is grown and distilled is a must-do experience in Guadalajara.
Whilst it is possible (and recommended if you have the time) to stay overnight in Tequila, you can definitely see the highlights on a day trip.
There are hundreds of different day tours available from Guadalajara to Tequila, and I’ll mention a few top choices below.
Essentially, most tours include a stop at a tequila farm, where you can see the agave plantations, learn all about the distillation processes, and sample the different varieties of tequila.
On some tours, you will have lunch at the farm after your tasting. The cantaritos will start flowing, the mariachi band will start playing and you can get on the dancefloor! You will then have time to explore the small town of Tequila, one of Mexico’s declared magic towns, before returning to Guadalajara.
The tour you choose will depend on your budget and desired level of luxury. Here are a few different tiers of recommendations:
- Tequila Tour: this is your stock-standard, budget-friendly Tequila tour. You’ll have bus transport from Guadalajara, a visit to a distillery with tequila tastings and agave fields, and some time to explore the town.
- Premium Tequila Tour with a Tequila Master: this is an elevated experience, with a smaller group visiting a more premium distillery. If you’re serious about tequila and want your tour to be more educational and less fun, this would be a better option.
- Jose Cuervo Express Train Tequila Tour: for the ultimate Tequila experience, travel to Tequila via the Jose Cuervo Express train. This luxurious rail is operated by the state’s largest tequila producer, and you’ll visit their distillery.
Most tours say they are around 6 hours, but it’s almost guaranteed to run over time. Expect this to be a 10+ hour experience with the traffic around Guadalajara. We didn’t arrive back in the city until almost 8 pm!
Day 4: Forest, food and lucha
💡 Top tip: try and make this day a Tuesday, as one of the activities for today, the lucha libre, is only run on Tuesday nights
MORNING
You can start this morning slowly, and you’ll be forgiven if you’ve got a sore head from all the tequila!
Guadalajara can feel like a bit of an urban zoo, and there isn’t a lot of green space in the city.
Luckily, there are some gorgeous parks and forests right on the outskirts.
There’s a couple you can choose from for this morning, depending on how much time you have, how far you want to travel, and the level of activity you’re looking for:
- Bosque Los Colomos: the most popular park in the city, this forest is a 20-minute Uber ride from the centre of the city. The sprawling green space is best known for its Japanese gardens. There are miles of trails to explore throughout. Our favourite part? The cheeky squirrels running around everywhere!
- Parque Metropolitano: this huge green space expands from a large central lake. It’s a place for all ages, with walking and running tracks, bike trails, bird life and green grass to laze and picnic on.
- Parque Mirador Independencia: this park is bit further away, and is one of the access points to the Barranca de Huentitan (Huentitan Canyon). If you don’t want a huge hike, this is the best option as the park has a mirador (lookout) down into the canyon, so you don’t have to hike to see it.
- Barranca de Huentitan: if you really want a tough hike, tackle the trail down into the canyon and back up again. This is one version on AllTrails (5 km / 3.1 mi), but some routes are double this.
AFTERNOON
I hope you’ve worked up an appetite because this afternoon is all about food!
Join a food tour, and have a local expert take you on a culinary adventure through Latin America’s largest indoor market!
Mercado Libertad is a sprawling market, with thousands upon thousands of vendors selling everything you could imagine.
In amongst the fake knockoffs and fresh produce are food stalls, dishing up some delicious versions of Guadalajara’s most iconic meals.
The market is an assault on all your senses and can be overwhelming. If you don’t know where to look, you won’t find any of the great food on offer. That’s why taking a tour is such a good idea, and you’ll feel confident with a local by your side!
Ask Diego to show you where to find the best jericalla flan, a Jalisco speciality that is basically a cross between flan and creme brulee. What I would do for another taste of that sweet deliciousness!
EVENING
Make sure tonight is a Tuesday evening to enjoy one of Guadalajara’s most treasured activities – lucha libre.
This traditional Mexican wrestling is a fantastic show and a must-see spectacle in Guadalajara. It is held at Arena Coliseo most Tuesday nights.
I’m not sure what is more entertaining, the wrestling itself or the rowdy fans. There was plenty of chanting, some colourful language and even huge drums and trumpets in the crowd.
You can easily visit yourself without a tour if you want to. You buy tickets at the ticket booth when you arrive. However, the neighbourhood the arena is located is very sketchy. Many people warned us to be careful around here, and after visiting I understand why. If you go solo, take an Uber or a taxi directly to the door, and have one pick you up from the same place when you leave.
If you’re more comfortable, you can join a tour that takes care of the tickets for you and will safely transport you to and from the arena.
Day 5: Magic in Lake Chapala
MORNING & AFTERNOON
For the final day of your Guadalajara itinerary, you won’t actually be in the city!
Take another day trip to the beautiful Lago de Chapala, the largest natural lake in Mexico just one hour from Guadalajara.
We recommend this tour, where you will visit two towns on the lake, Chapala and Ajijic.
It’s a lovely and slow-paced tour, where you get your own time to stroll and enjoy the tranquil lake.
In Chapala, you can wander along the lakeside Malecon (promenade) and enjoy gorgeous views over the lake and surrounding mountains with plenty of photo opportunities.
Ajijic is another one of Mexico’s pueblo magicos and is known as the ‘art town’. It’s got colourful spread all around its cobblestone streets. Interestingly, this small town is a very popular spot for international retirees, and the population is heavily made of older American, Canadian and British expats.
You’ll have more free time to explore the town, and the chance to take a short boat ride on the lake if you wish.
EVENING
You should be back in the city before dinner time, so you have one final night to enjoy Guadalajara! Return to your favourite area of the city. Maybe its Colonia Americana, or Centro Historico.
Have a drink, enjoy a meal and reflect on an enjoyable 5 days in Guadalajara.
Other things to do in Guadalajara
Of course, in 5 days you can’t see everything the city and its surrounds has to offer. But if you enjoy a faster-paced style of travel than we do, or want to swap out some activities, here are some honourable mentions that didn’t make it into our Guadalajara itinerary:
- Tonala: another pueblo magico on the outskirts of the city, it’s best visited on Thursday or Sunday when a huge street market takes over the town.
- Las Chivas soccer game: this is a hard one to include in an itinerary as their fixture means Guadalajara’s iconic soccer team isn’t always playing in town. If they have a home game while you’re in Guadalajara, don’t hesitate!
- Mazamitla: sitting 2 hours away from Guadalajara, this charming forest town is probably better as an overnight trip (stay in a cosy log cabin!), but can be done on a day trip.
- Zapopan: Guadalajara’s most affluent neighbourhood just north of the city, Zapopan has a couple of notable historic buildings and a very fancy mall, Andares Plaza.
🚲 SUNDAYS IN GUADALAJARA
If you’re lucky enough to be in Guadalajara on a Sunday, you can enjoy the Via RecreActiva.
A common initiative in Mexican cities, every Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm, over 30 km (18 mi) of roads around the city close to cars, so locals can ride their bikes, rollerskate, run, walk their dogs or just generally enjoy their city without traffic.
It’s a lovely local thing to be a part of, and there’s always a great vibe around.
I haven’t included this on any specific day of this itinerary, but it would be easy to slot this activity into any of the days you are in the city. You can sightsee by bike!
Renting bikes for Via Recreativa
Guadalajara has a city bike-sharing scheme called MiBici.
We planned to rent bikes from here to join the festivities, but we couldn’t get it working with a foreign credit card. It’s a very complicated system (not like EcoBici in Mexico City) and as far as I understand, you have to go to a MiBici office in person to get your account set up. Not very tourist-friendly.
Event HQ is set up at Parque Revolucion, and you can try getting a bike from there, we didn’t have any luck.
I have read that you can rent bikes from the Leveli Co-Living Hostel. Get in touch with them via WhatsApp in advance to confirm.
Getting to Guadalajara
Being one of the largest cities in Mexico, Guadalajara is very well connected domestically and internationally.
- ✈️ By air: the GDL Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country, with flights from around Mexico and cities in the USA and Canada. It is about an hour from the city centre, and the quickest and most straightforward way is to book a shuttle or take an Uber.
- 🚌 By bus: you can travel by bus to Guadalajara from other major cities like Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Queretaro etc. I use BusBud to find routes and schedules. Futura is one of the most popular bus companies in this region.
- 🚗 By car: if you’re travelling Mexico by car, you can easily drive to Guadalajara. It’s 7 – 8 hours from Mexico City. Bla Bla Car is a popular service in Mexico, where you can carpool with someone who is already taking that trip. You can see these trips in BusBud too.
Getting around Guadalajara
Take a look at Guadalajara on the map and you will see how huge this city is. The urban sprawl is enormous, and radiates out from the Centro Historico in all directions! Moving around the city, and to neighbourhoods on the outskirts isn’t necessarily easy.
- 🚊 By metro: Guadalajara does have a metro system, but if you think it is anywhere near as efficient as Mexico City’s system, let me stop you right there. The metro is designed primarily for commuters coming into the city from its outer suburbs, so it generally isn’t too helpful for tourists wanting to reach popular attractions. If you want to try it, Google Maps can provide the routes.
- 👣 On foot: once you’re in the neighbourhood you want to be in, it’s easy enough to walk around Guadalajara, and it’s the best way to really see the city. The problem is getting between the neighbourhoods.
- 🚗 Uber: because the metro isn’t that great, Uber is the main form of transport for tourists. It’s straightforward to use and is very affordable. We used Uber to get around the city for a week with no trouble, just lots of time spent in traffic.
- 🚌 Tapatio Tour: I wouldn’t usually recommend a touristy hop-on-hop-off bus, but in the case of Guadalajara, this is actually a great way to get around the city. I wouldn’t rely on their commentary, but as a method of transport, this is a good option for moving between tourist attractions. Learn more and buy tickets here.
Where to stay in Guadalajara
You can stay in any number of neighbourhoods surrounding Guadalajara, including the pueblo magico Tlaqepaque. But I really think you need to stay in the city centre to get the most out of your Guadalajara itinerary, and not constantly be travelling around.
Within the city, you’ve got two main choices of neighbourhoods:
- Centro Historico: easy access to the city’s historic sights, close to more local restaurants, is busier and more happening during the day, quiet and at times sketchy at night.
- Colonial Americana: more modern neighbourhood, young trendy vibe with a large population of expats, safer and busier at night with lots of nightlife and happening restaurant scene. Also referred to as ‘Chapultepec’ for the main avenue in the area.
Top places to stay in Centro Historico:
- 💰 Budget: Hostel Hospedarte Guadalajara Centro
- 💰💰 Midrange: Palpatio
- 💰💰💰 Boutique: Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel
Top places to stay in Colonia Americana:
- 💰 Budget: Bohostel
- 💰💰 Midrange: Casa Bosque Eduviges
- 💰💰💰 Boutique: Villa Ganz Boutique Hotel
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5 Day Guadalajara itinerary: A wrap
I hope this Guadalajara itinerary has given you a good idea of how you can spend 5 days in Guadalajara.
As you can see, there is so much to see and do in the city centre and surrounding towns, and you certainly won’t be bored!
Although you may be ready to escape the city and hit the coastline, so make a beeline to Puerto Vallarta. Or consider neighbouring Quimixto, which is a much more natural and peaceful alternative to the bustling resort town.
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