Guadalajara Historic Center Walking Tour
Guadalajara, Mexico
About This Activity
Guadalajara's historic center links four plazas via pedestrian walkways: Plaza de Armas, Plaza Guadalajara, Plaza de la Liberación, and Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres. Visit the twin-towered Metropolitan Cathedral (1561), the Government Palace with Orozco murals (free entry), and the neoclassical Teatro Degollado. The walk covers about 2 km and takes 2-3 hours at a relaxed pace.
Seasonal note: Best Nov-Apr; plazas open 24/7, buildings vary
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