BY CLAY LARROY
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be a great way to meet new people and experience other cultures. New friends
are waiting to meet you in places you have only dreamed of traveling. It can be
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Overview
of Guadalajara
Guadalajara is considered one of the most stereotypically
'Mexican' cities in the country. The birthplace of mariachi music, tequila, and
charros (Mexican cowboys), Guadalajara is the second-largest city in Mexico and
a major cultural center. The historic center of the city has a plethora of
stunning churches and other grand buildings, including must-sees like the
Guadalajara Cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno, and the Templo Expiatorio. A
number of parks and monuments also contribute to making Guadalajara a very
attractive place.
It is also a very busy place: there's always something to
see and do in Guadalajara, whether it's football games at the Estadio Omnilife,
bullfights at the Plaza de Toros, free concerts by roving mariachi musicians at
the Plaza de los Mariachis, or simply browsing the hundreds of stalls at the
multi-level Mercado Libertad. A dozen outdoor markets provide ample shopping
opportunities for handcrafted items made by the local Huichol Indians, and
tired sightseers can rest their feet while they sample local delicacies at any
of Guadalajara's excellent restaurants. Zapopan is the center of the nightlife
in Guadalajara, with many bars and clubs serving the local Los Altos tequila.
The region around Guadalajara offers a number of
excursions as well, ranging from rowdy (Tequila Express Tours), to educational
(pre-Hispanic pyramids at Guachimontones), to relaxing (picturesque towns
around Lake Chapala).
Climate
for Guadalajara
Guadalajara has a warm temperate subtropical climate.
Summers are hot and last from April to June, with high temperatures of around
86°F (30°C) and minimum temperatures that rarely drop below 50°F (10°C). Winter
lasts from December to early February with maximum temperatures generally below
79°F (26°C) and low temperatures higher than 48°F (9°C). The rest of the year
remains pleasantly warm. The rainy season lasts from June to September, and
peaks in July and August. Thunderstorms are fairly common.
Getting
around in Guadalajara
Mexico Public
transport in Guadalajara consists of buses, bicycles and a light rail system.
Several private bus companies operate along set routes throughout the city.
Fares are paid to the driver upon boarding and buses are often overcrowded. The
Guadalajara Macrobus, the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, is operated by
SITEUR and consists of stations running north-south through the city center.
Rechargeable pre-paid cards can be purchased at vending machines or tickets can
be purchased at turnstiles. Exact change is required. SITEUR also operates two
light rail lines which pass a variety of local attractions. Tickets can be
bought by depositing exact fare at station turnstiles or purchasing a
rechargeable card from station vending machines. Bikla Bicipública is the
city's bike rental program, with stations across the city. Commuters sign up on
the Bikla website and collect their card at the Bikla office close to the city center.
Taxis are widely available and can be found at designated sites across the
city, called in advance or hailed from the street. Tourist transportation
options include horse-drawn carriages called calandrias.
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