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Guadalajara, set in a fertile valley in the foothills of the Sierra Madre
Occidental enjoys an exceptional year-round climate together with the
benefits of one of the country’s largest hydrological networks. The wealth
of this city, which has always played a key role in Mexican history, is
evident in the strength of its manufacturing industry, which mainly
produces consumer goods, and its intense cultural life. The City of
Guadalajara is the capital of the State of Jalisco, and the second most
important city in the Mexican Republic. Guadalajara is known worldwide as
the capital of folklore due to the traditional Mariachi, popular dances,
handicrafts, gourmet cooking, tequila and national sport, charrería.
The Guadalajara of today is a large city with enormous avenues, impressive
monuments, dozens of squares overflowing with trees and plants, colorful
markets, crowded malls and a continuous sense of activity reflected in the
dozens of people strolling up and down the wide pavements and pedestrian
precincts. At every step, there is a place to stop and enjoy this city,
which appears to have been drawn by hand. Unlike other cities with more
specific features, Guadalajara is an urban complex that offers visitors a
variety of options for their enjoyment. It boasts everything from museums
that reflect Mexico’s diversity; districts that have managed to preserve
the flavor of tradition; and monuments and buildings that contribute to
its distinctive atmosphere. |
