Guadalajara's Hidden Gems
This collection highlights Jalisco's diverse landmarks, ranging from the murals and neoclassical architecture of the UNESCO-listed Cabañas Cultural Institute to the unique circular step pyramids of the Guachimontones archaeological site. In Tlaquepaque, El Parián Square serves as a hub for mariachi music, while the nearby Gallery Rodo Padilla showcases local ceramic sculpture. The list also includes the state’s legislative palace, the scenic Barranca de Oblatos gorge at Mirador Independencia, and the remote coastal village of Yelapa.
A Cabañas Cultural Institute
The Hospicio Cabañas or Cabañas Museum in Guadalajara, Jalisco was one of the oldest and largest orphanage and hospital complexes in the…
B El Parián Square
Several restaurants surrounding square with a bandstand is just the right place to enjoy the music of the local mariachi.
C Palacio Legislativo
Situated right next to the Museo Regional on the north side of the Plaza de Liberación, this palace is where the state congress meets.
D Yelapa Village
Yelapa is a small beach town in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico. The village lies in the southernmost cove of Bahía de Banderas.
E Mirador Independencia Park
An amazing park offering beautiful nature and stunning scenic views of the Barranca de Oblatos gorge is not something you want to miss.
F Guachimontones Pyramids
Los Guachimontones is the largest Late Formative to Classic period pre-Columbian archaeological site in the state of Jalisco.
Gallery Rodo Padilla
Showcases the work of Mexican sculptor Rodo Padilla, featuring high-temperature ceramic and bronze figures known for their distinctively rounded, whimsical aesthetic. Located in the historic center of Tlaquepaque.
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