Guadalajara, culture and business

Guadalajara, Jalisco, is one of the most interesting cultural destinations in Mexico:

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Modern and welcoming, its historical downtown district is considered one of the best examples of colonial architecture It offers a variety of museums, tourist sites and festivals Its weather is mild and sunny year round It is home to one of the best cuisines; it is the birthplace of tequila and mariachi music Due to its geographic location, it is considered the commercial heart of Western Mexico Mexico City is only 45 minutes and Puerto Vallarta 20 minutes by air and the city has excellent direct air connection to many cities in the US.

 Map of Guadalajara with important destinations

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 From the airport to Guadalajara

• Miguel Hidalgo International Airport is 20 minutes from downtown Guadalajara.
• To reach the downtown, you have two options:
  • purchase a ticket at the authorized taxi booth (priced by zone) before leaving the airport building
  • or rent a car at the car rental booths.

Please bear in mind that FIL offers: airline discounts reduced prices in Guadalajara's most important hotels a city restaurant reservation service

 Related sites

• Teatro Diana: located at the former Cine Diana and designed by the architect Julio de la Peña and a fine example of the 1960's architectural and technological avantgarde in Guadalajara, the Teatro Diana is now one of the leading performing spaces in Western Mexico. Renovated by the Universidad de Guadalajara to serve as a venue for large theatre shows as well as independent productions, the Teatro Diana is a multi-faceted space which attempts to bring to Guadalajara the world's best entertainment night after night.

  During FIL, the Teatro Diana will offer a schedule of events sure to entertain both residents and visitors to Guadalajara, focusing on the cultural festival which will be taking place throughout the city. Give yourself the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful celebration.

• Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology of the Universidad de Guadalajara