Guadalajara (along with its up-and-coming suburbs of Zapopan and Tlaquepaque) is an artistic hub with a long history of creativity and trade.
Some skeptical Guadalajara transplants might tell you there’s not much to see in this sprawling state capital. The historic center of the city isn’t necessarily spectacular, the cathedral not particularly grand, and the number one tourist destination lies just over an hour’s drive to the west in Tequila. But for travelers willing to look beyond appearances, Guadalajara (along with its up-and-coming suburbs of Zapopan and Tlaquepaque) is an artistic hub with a long history of creativity and trade.