Guadalajara, Jalisco, MEXICO
“Mexico is a mosaic of different realities and beauties” - Enrique Pena Nieto

City Sites
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The Arcos del Milenio (the Arches of the 3rd Millenium), an architectural monument of six yellow metal arches

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La Minerva
The largest fountain/statue in the city of Guadalajara. Minerva is the Roman goddess of war, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, and crafts

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The Stampede
This sculpture, located in the Glorieta de las Jicamas

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The Stampede was designed and forged in bronze by Jorge de la Peña

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Rotunda de las Jaliscenses Ilustres

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Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento is a Catholic church dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

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"Niños Héroes
An imposing monument 50 metres high which honors the legend of 6 cadets who refused to surrender during the American invasion of 1847, this statue stands at the intersection of Avenidas Chapultepec and Niños Héroes. Made from pink canterra stone, it was crafted by Juan Olaguíbel

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Military Museum

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McDonald's McGolazo
$35 pesos, about $3 USD

Tlaquepaque
The city was designated "Pueblo Mágico" in 2018, one of the towns maintaining their historical character. It is a resort focused on the crafts of pottery, textiles and [blowing glass]. Its streets and walks are adorned with various Casonas of the last century in addition to colonial constructions
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Tlaquepaque town square

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Lined up for ice cream

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Shopping
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La Catrina
She can show herself dressed in an elaborate, festive way and/or appear in bare bones

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We bought the Catrina in the green dress on the left

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The Mexican's relationship with La Catrina is intimately tied with the history and culture of Mexico

Our Hotel
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The lovely courtyard

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Another 'gigantic' room key, reminissent of Mascota

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Happy hour in Tlaquepaque

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Breakfast is served here

Dinner at Casa Luna
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Getting used to reading menus in Spanish

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Al fresco dinning

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