Beach near Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara Travel Guide

Mexico

Guadalajara is a large city in western Mexico, with a population of 5,419,880. It is a major urban centre and an important base for exploring the surrounding region.

Most air travellers arrive through Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport (GDL), which serves the city. Guadalajara is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so a beach visit requires travelling farther from the city.

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Local time

5,419,880

Population

5,651 miles away

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Weather in Guadalajara

Fri

27°

Sat

27°

Sun

26°

Know before you go

Pays in MXN

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +52

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.

Best time to visit Guadalajara

Jan

26°1

Feb

28°2

Mar

31°0

Apr

32°0

May

34°1

Jun

32°13

Jul

27°19

Aug

27°20

Sep

28°14

Oct

27°8

Nov

28°2

Dec

25°3

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Guadalajara

  1. Teatro Degollado

    music venue

    2 km

  2. La Minerva

    monument

    4.2 km

  3. Museo Panteón de Belén

    museum

    3.1 km

  4. Palacio de Gobierno

    history museum

    1.9 km

  5. Museo Regional de la Cerámica

    museum

    4.3 km

  6. Museo de Paleontología de Guadalajara

    science museum

    0.4 km

  7. Teatro Diana

    music venue

    0.6 km

  8. Templo Expiatorio

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.7 km

Getting there

Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport · 15.6 km

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