Guadalajara is known as a huge Pueblo, or as the song goes, it has the soul of the provinces. Even though it is Mexico’s second City there is little comparison with the sheer size of Mexico City (CDMX). That being said, there are still a ton of cool things to do in Guadalajara and the … Read more
Using the long-distance bus stations in Guadalajara is not as simple as it would be in a small town. The Metropolitan Region is large and there is a bus station on the way out of town on each of the three major freeways. La Nueva Central is Guadalajara’s main terminal but there are smaller bus … Read more
Guadalajara is the capital of the State of Jalisco and has a long history and thriving economy. There are a lot of different neighborhoods and lodging experiences in the city. You can find a great hotel at every price point and for every type of traveler. Where to stay in Guadalajara is going to be … Read more
A definitive list of the essential restaurants in Guadalajara across an array of cuisines, neighborhoods, and price points. Guadalajara is a world-class foodie destination that is still off the beaten path. What makes Guadalajara such a cool place to hang out is the balance of modern and traditional schools of thought, that you encounter every … Read more
I find it ironic that the Real Academia Española defines the word birria as a person or thing of little value or importance. In Mexico birria is one of the most important traditional dishes that dates back to the colonial era. Guadalajara is regarded as having a particularly good birria and constantly fights with Aguascalientes … Read more
The Guadalajara coffee scene has grown up in the last couple of years. Mexico is a powerhouse of coffee production but until recently the vast majority of roasters were burning their coffee because people liked “dark” coffee. Today there are a growing number of specialty coffee shops that are working directly with producers and highlighting … Read more
