Why visit
Guadalajara is tequila country. Tequila town day-trip, mariachi's birthplace, Hospicio Cabañas murals, and the Tlaquepaque artisan district.
Mexico at a glance
Country center
23.0°, -102.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
1,964,375 km²
758,449 mi²
Country population
128.5 million
65/km²
Subregion
North America
Currency
Mexican peso ($)
MXN
Dial
+52
Language
Spanish
Demonym
Mexican
Internet
.mx
UN
Member state
ISO code
MX / MEX
Where in the world
23.0° · -102.0°
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Did you know
- Guadalajara is the birthplace of mariachi music and tequila (the nearby town of Tequila gave the drink its name).
- The city's Cabañas Hospice features Jose Clemente Orozco's famous "Man of Fire" fresco inside the Chapel of the Men.
- Guadalajara's metropolitan area is the second-largest in Mexico, sometimes called the "Mexican Silicon Valley" for its tech industry.
- Mexico City is slowly sinking: up to 50 cm per year in some districts: because it was built on a drained lakebed.
- Mexico has 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: more than any other country in the Americas.
Bordering Mexico
Traveler notes
- Tequila town tour (Jose Cuervo or Sauza)
- Mariachi Plaza in the evening
- Tlaquepaque for ceramics and crafts
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Guadalajara
What currency is used in Guadalajara?
Guadalajara uses the Mexican peso ($), ISO code MXN.
What languages are spoken in Mexico?
The primary language is Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Mexico?
The calling code is +52.
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