"Things to Do Near Lake Chapala"
Educational
Institut Cultural Cabañas
8 C. CabañasWorld Heritage site
Plaza de la Liberación "Freedom Square" - Hosts many exhibitions and events.
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Plaça de la Llibertat
27A C. Pedro LozaPlaza de la Liberación "Freedom Square" - Hosts many exhibitions and events.
Government Palace (State Government offices). José Clemente Orozco, "Hidalgo" mural on the 2nd floor.
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Palacio de Gobierno
31 Av Ramón CoronaGovernment Palace (State Government offices). José Clemente Orozco, "Hidalgo" mural on the 2nd floor.
Museu Regional de Guadalajara
60 C. LiceoClosed on Mondays.
18th-century neoclassical residence and museum of decorative arts. Liceo 117, Historic Center. Closed on Mondays.
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Casa-Museo Lopez Portillo
177 C. Liceo18th-century neoclassical residence and museum of decorative arts. Liceo 117, Historic Center. Closed on Mondays.
GUACHIMONTONES (Circular pyramids). Teuchitlan (70 km from Guadalajara)
- Visit to the Interpretive Museum. The whole place closed on Monday. From 9 to 5.
- Tour of the pyramids (view of the town of Teuchitlán)
- Lunch next to the Presa de la Vega
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Guachimontones
GUACHIMONTONES (Circular pyramids). Teuchitlan (70 km from Guadalajara)
- Visit to the Interpretive Museum. The whole place closed on Monday. From 9 to 5.
- Tour of the pyramids (view of the town of Teuchitlán)
- Lunch next to the Presa de la Vega
Arts and Crafts
- Tour of "Calle Independencia"- visit arts and crafts shops.
- "El Parian" to take a "cantarito" accompanied by mariachi.
- Lunch at the "Casa Fuerte" restaurant. Independencia # 224
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Tlaquepaque
- Tour of "Calle Independencia"- visit arts and crafts shops.
- "El Parian" to take a "cantarito" accompanied by mariachi.
- Lunch at the "Casa Fuerte" restaurant. Independencia # 224
Tonalá
Tour of the flea market on Thursday or Sunday morning.
Guadalajara's main jewelry manufacturer in Latin America.
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Centro Joyero Guadalajara
17 Av. RepúblicaGuadalajara's main jewelry manufacturer in Latin America.
City/town information
Lake Chapala is located in the state of Jalisco. His closest big city is Guadalajara, the capital of the state. Here is a carefully compiled list of suggestions for you to understand why Jalisco is considering the soul of México.
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Guadalajara
Lake Chapala is located in the state of Jalisco. His closest big city is Guadalajara, the capital of the state. Here is a carefully compiled list of suggestions for you to understand why Jalisco is considering the soul of México.
Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area.
Visit:
-Basílica de Zapopan
-Plaza Las Américas
-Plaza Andares
-Andador 20 de Noviembre
-Lunch at a restaurant in the area
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Zapopan
Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area.
Visit:
-Basílica de Zapopan
-Plaza Las Américas
-Plaza Andares
-Andador 20 de Noviembre
-Lunch at a restaurant in the area
-Tour of tequila factories (I can recommend my favorites, just ask)
-Visit to the new museum of the Juan Beckman Cultural Center
-Lunch at Restaurante Cholula (next to Mundo Cuervo), La Cueva de Don Cenobio, or in the square
-Accommodation at Hotel Solar de las Animas: beautiful decoration, large rooms, comfortable beds, and excellent food. A bit pricey but worth the experience.
-Take a margarita in the main square.
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Tequila
-Tour of tequila factories (I can recommend my favorites, just ask)
-Visit to the new museum of the Juan Beckman Cultural Center
-Lunch at Restaurante Cholula (next to Mundo Cuervo), La Cueva de Don Cenobio, or in the square
-Accommodation at Hotel Solar de las Animas: beautiful decoration, large rooms, comfortable beds, and excellent food. A bit pricey but worth the experience.
-Take a margarita in the main square.
Las Piedrotas - Amazing Rock Formations.
5 km from the heart of Tapalpa.
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Tapalpa
Las Piedrotas - Amazing Rock Formations.
5 km from the heart of Tapalpa.
Food scene
Visit to the Plaza Andares shopping center (Exclusive shops and excellent restaurants).
Blvd. Puerta de Hierro 4965
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Paseo Andares
Paseo AndaresVisit to the Plaza Andares shopping center (Exclusive shops and excellent restaurants).
Blvd. Puerta de Hierro 4965
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sightseeing
"La Colonia Chapalita" is a charming neighborhood with great restaurants and history.
Lively square with a fountain, known for its al fresco Sunday art market with bands & orchestras.
Address: Avenida de Las Rosas & Chapalita, 45000 Santiago Tamazola, Jal., Mexico
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Chapalita
"La Colonia Chapalita" is a charming neighborhood with great restaurants and history.
Lively square with a fountain, known for its al fresco Sunday art market with bands & orchestras.
Address: Avenida de Las Rosas & Chapalita, 45000 Santiago Tamazola, Jal., Mexico
HACIENDA EL CARMEN
Ahualulco de Mercado
Guided tour of the hacienda ($90 p/p from 9 to 5)
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa
HACIENDA EL CARMEN
Ahualulco de Mercado
Guided tour of the hacienda ($90 p/p from 9 to 5)
San Juan de Dios
Largest public market in Latin America
Favorite things to do within walking distance
San Juan Cosalá
Hot springs Spa in San Juan Cosalá
Monte Coxala Spa has great restaurants and views of Lake Chapala.
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Monte Coxala Spa
Fraccionamiento Oriente # 300Monte Coxala Spa has great restaurants and views of Lake Chapala.
La Vida Bella
250 Rafael OsunaBeautiful panoramic views of Lake Chapala with delicious food.
Viva Mexico Tia Lupita
Address: Porfirio Díaz 92 San Juan Cosala, 45820 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
La Sima del Copal
645 Carr Jocotepec-chapalaPanoramic view of Lake Chapala
Cathedrals and Churches worth visiting
It is one of the most visited sanctuaries in Western Mexico, and it preserves a wooden Virgin that is considered a valuable relic of medieval origin, which came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century. The Huichol Museum is located in the building.
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Basílica de Zapopan
152 Calle Eva BriseñoIt is one of the most visited sanctuaries in Western Mexico, and it preserves a wooden Virgin that is considered a valuable relic of medieval origin, which came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century. The Huichol Museum is located in the building.
Temple Expiatori del Santíssim Sagrament
935 C. Manuel López CotillaNeo-Gothic style architectural gem
Catedral de Guadalajara
10 Avenida Fray Antonio Alcalde