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Museums in Guadalajara
Guadalajara has over twenty major museums. Paradoxically, the city itself constitutes a living sample of Mexican history.
Huichol handicrafts museum
Located next to the Zapopan basilica, this museum specializes in exhibitions
of handicrafts made by the Huichol Indians that inhabit the western range of
the Sierra Madre. Of particular interest are the shirts, knapsacks, blouses,
earrings, pants, skirts, necklaces, rings, masks, and photographs depicting this
ethnic group’s daily activities.
The Jose Clemente house museum
The house that used to be the studio of one of Mexico’s greatest painters
was donated as a museum after his death. On display, are drawings, lithographs
and photographs by young artists from Jalisco and the rest of the country.
The West of Mexico archeological museum
This museum, whose building is shaped like a truncated pyramid, has a collection of some of the remains of the pre Hispanic cultures of the states of Jalisco, Colima, and Nayarit. Its main attraction, however, are the archeological objects found at Valle de Atemajac, including vessels, human figures, steles, necklaces, and stone razors.
Expo Guadalajara exposition hall
This is a well known Exposition center that holds about around 30 events every year. Guadalajara is with no doubt a Convention and Event center that receives thousands of visitors with business purposes on these mentioned expo-events.
Shopping in Guadalajara
There are several different places for shopping in the capital of Jalisco. There is a wide variety of locally made handicrafts to choose from at the Ministry of Tourism in the center of the city. The recently opened El Covento shop offers all sorts of handicrafts, clothes and decorative objects. There are other specialized stores, like El Charro that sells charro (Mexican cowboy) gear, in places like the Plaza del Sol.
Water sports in Guadalajara
The best place for water sports, especially skiing, is Lake Chapala that has a surface of 1,080 square km. The lake is the popular spot for weekenders from Guadalajara, only 48 km away, but if your favorite sport is swimming, there are several natural springs with thermal waters near the state capital such as Los Camachos, Agua Caliente and Chimulco, among other attractions where you can indulge your favorite pastime.
Restaurants & cuisine of Guadalajara
The regional specialty dish of “tortas ahogadas” (a type of sandwich)
made with pork, vegetables and chili are served both in Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque.
The place to find these sandwiches in their original form is on the western side
of the Sanctuary of Guadalupe. Another delicious dish is pozole, (a type of soup
/ broth) served in traditional clay bowls. You can enjoy this traditional dish
at La Feria, La Fonda de San Miguel and La Chata. If you fancy international
cuisine, the Bistro de Therese serves delicious French cuisine and the food at
Maximinos has specialties from many other different countries.
Guadalajara Zoo
Guadalajara Zoo is a must for any visitor. This modern zoo is much more than just an animal exhibition facility. It is also an important an ecological center, which aids the reproduction and preservation of various endangered species. The Guadalajara zoo covers 34 hectares, much of which has been reforested.
Bears, coyotes and deer are just some of the animals from Mexico that you can find. Hippopotami, monkeys, llamas, Iranian wolves, and ostriches are just some of the 2,200 other species that enjoy this natural habitat. Insects, snakes and birds from Mexico and around the world are also artfully displayed.
Guadalajara Zoo is actually part of a group of attractions including the Planetarium,
Huentitan Park and the “Selva Mágica" entertainment center.
Don't miss the dolphin and seal show!
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