Guadalajara is Mexico’s second city: lower, warmer and calmer in pace than the capital. Its historic center is home to a twin-spired cathedral and murals by José Clemente Orozco, and locals are known as tapatíos: derived from an Indigenous term for bundles of traded goods.
At San Juan de Dios, one of Latin America’s largest indoor markets, thousands of stalls sell everything from spices to cowboy boots. Mariachi music, born in Jalisco, is central to the city’s identity, as are slow-cooked birria, carne en su jugo, fiery tortas ahogadas and football cheered on by die-hard fans.
Nearby, Tlaquepaque draws visitors for handcrafted home decor and design, while Tonalá is known for pottery, glasswork and folk art. For centuries, families around Tequila have cultivated agave across its rolling fields, passing down the distilling knowledge behind one of the world’s most famous spirits. Farther east, the red-soiled highlands of Los Altos de Jalisco are known for premium tequila production at Haciendas Clase Azul.
Our custom-tailored journeys start from $1,000 USD per day for two travelers. ($1,800 per couple in beach destinations)
