Guadalajara
THE QUICK VERDICT
Choose Guadalajara if You want the cultural capital of western Mexico — mariachi, tequila country, Orozco's most famous frescoes, and a walkable centro — at half the price and a third of the crowds of Mexico City..
- Best for
- Hospicio Cabañas Orozco frescoes, Plaza de los Mariachis, Tlaquepaque pottery, tequila-themed train
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Budget anchor
- $130/day mid-range
- Skip if
- safety vigilance isn't your thing — Jalisco metro requires sharper street awareness than CDMX
Mexico's second city and the capital of Jalisco, a 5-million metro that gave the country mariachi, tequila and the charreria rodeo. The historic centre runs from the twin-spired Cathedral past the Hospicio Cabanas, a UNESCO-listed neoclassical orphanage whose chapel ceiling is covered in Jose Clemente Orozco's 1939 frescoes including the Man of Fire. Tlaquepaque and Tonala sit on the southeast edge as artisan neighbourhoods of pottery, blown glass and Saturday markets. The town of Tequila is an hour west by tequila-themed train through fields of blue agave. GDL airport handles direct flights from most major US hubs.
Tours & Experiences
Bookable tours, activities, and day trips in Guadalajara
Where to Stay
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📍 Points of Interest
At a Glance
- Pop.
- 5.2 million (metro)
- Timezone
- Mexico City
- Dial
- +52
- Emergency
- 911
Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city — about 5.2 million in the metropolitan area — and the capital of Jalisco state, the country's economic heart west of the Bajio
The city is the birthplace of mariachi music, tequila and the Mexican charreria rodeo — three of the country's most defining cultural exports trace their roots to Jalisco state
The Hospicio Cabanas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose chapel ceiling is covered in Jose Clemente Orozco's 1939 frescoes including The Man of Fire — one of the great masterpieces of 20th-century muralism
Tlaquepaque and Tonala on the southeast edge of the metro are the country's most important artisan neighbourhoods — pottery, blown glass, papel picado and Saturday markets that draw collectors from across Mexico
The town of Tequila is one hour west by Highway 15 or on the Tequila Express tourist train, sitting in fields of blue agave that have been a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape since 2006
Guadalajara sits at 1,566 metres elevation in a basin ringed by mountains — the altitude moderates the climate to a year-round mild spring with cool nights
Top Sights
Catedral de Guadalajara
🗼The twin neo-Gothic spires anchor the historic centre — visible from across the basin and the city's most recognisable landmark. Begun in 1561 and completed over 250 years. The cathedral fronts the Plaza de Armas and the Plaza Liberacion. Free to enter; closed during services.
Hospicio Cabanas
🏛️A UNESCO World Heritage neoclassical orphanage from 1791 whose chapel ceiling is covered in Jose Clemente Orozco's 1939 frescoes — including The Man of Fire, the masterpiece of his post-revolution muralist period. Allow at least 90 minutes. Entry MXN 90, free Tuesdays.
Tlaquepaque
🏘️Mexico's most important artisan town, swallowed by the Guadalajara metro on its southeast edge. The pedestrian centre runs along Calle Independencia with workshops selling pottery, blown glass and papel picado. The Saturday courtyards along Calle Madero are especially lively.
Plaza de los Mariachis
📌The original mariachi performance plaza, just east of the Mercado San Juan de Dios. Bands tune up from late afternoon and play requests for tips into the night. Order a tequila and a bowl of birria at one of the surrounding cantinas. Best after 8 pm.
Tequila Day Trip
📌The town of Tequila is 60 km northwest in fields of blue agave. Visit the Jose Cuervo and Sauza distilleries on a guided tasting tour. The Tequila Express train runs from Guadalajara on weekends; coach tours run daily.
Mercado Libertad (San Juan de Dios)
🏪The largest enclosed market in Latin America — three floors of food, leather, electronics and household goods. The first-floor food court serves the city's best birria, torta ahogada and pozole at honest prices. Best in the morning before the heat.
Off the Beaten Path
Karne Garibaldi
The Guinness-record-holding restaurant for fastest service in the world — birria de res reaches the table in under 14 seconds. A local institution since 1970 with the original branch in Colonia Santa Tere. Cash, plastic chairs and pure Jalisco birria culture.
Most travellers never leave the historic centre or Tlaquepaque, missing the city's best birria. Santa Tere is a 10-minute Uber and an entirely different Guadalajara from the Centro Historico tour route.
Cantina La Fuente
A 1921 cantina on Calle Pino Suarez in the historic centre, almost unchanged from the 1920s — tile floors, bar mirrors, mariachi-on-the-stairs and free botanas with every tequila. The kind of place Mexican grandfathers spent Saturdays.
The Plaza de los Mariachis is full of tourists; La Fuente is full of locals. The walk through the side streets to find it is half the experience.
Templo Expiatorio Stained Glass
A neo-Gothic 19th-century church near the University whose interior stained glass — installed by German craftsmen in the 1930s — is among the finest in Mexico. Free to enter; mid-morning light is best for the windows. Less famous than the Cathedral and almost always empty.
The Templo Expiatorio sits in the University quarter rather than the tourist Centro and rarely makes the standard guide list. The German glass is worth the 20-minute walk.
Mercado Mexicaltzingo Sunday
A neighbourhood market south of the historic centre that on Sundays hosts an antiques and curiosities tianguis along the surrounding streets. Vintage Mexican film posters, tequila bottles, ranchero hats and 1950s ceramics. Nothing for cruise tourists; everything for collectors.
The Sunday tianguis at Mexicaltzingo is one of the city's genuine remaining local secrets — bartering in Spanish over a vintage Cantinflas film poster is an unrepeatable Guadalajara afternoon.
Climate & Best Time to Go
Guadalajara's 1,566 m altitude gives it a year-round mild climate marketed as the city of eternal spring. Days are warm to hot; nights cool. Two seasons: dry (October-May) and wet (June-September). Rain in the wet season usually arrives as short, heavy afternoon storms with sun in the morning and evening. Spring (March-May) is the warmest period.
Dry Season (Cool)
November - February50-79°F
10-26°C
The most comfortable months. Sunny, dry days with cool nights that can drop to 10°C in December and January. Pack layers — restaurants and homes rarely have heating. Christmas and New Year bring high domestic demand.
Spring (Warm Dry)
March - May57-90°F
14-32°C
The warmest months and the driest in late April and early May. May days regularly exceed 30°C. Air quality dips before the rains arrive — this is the period of worst smog in the basin.
Wet Season
June - September63-82°F
17-28°C
Daily afternoon thunderstorms cool the city down and clear the air. Mornings remain sunny. July and August are the wettest. The basin turns lush green and the agave fields around Tequila are at their most photogenic.
Transition
October55-79°F
13-26°C
Rain tapers off, temperatures moderate, air quality improves. October is one of the best months to visit — comfortable weather, lush landscape and lower hotel demand than peak winter.
Best Time to Visit
October through April delivers the most comfortable weather — warm dry days, cool nights, clear skies and improved air quality after the summer rains. Sweet spot is October-November and February-March. May is the warmest month and air quality dips before the rains arrive. Summer rains July-September bring lush green landscapes and afternoon storms.
High Season (October - April)
Crowds: Moderate — high during Christmas, New Year, EasterThe most comfortable months. Sunny dry days, cool nights. Christmas, New Year and Easter (Semana Santa) bring high domestic demand. October offers the best post-rain landscape; February-March the most reliable weather.
Pros
- + Comfortable temperatures day and night
- + Clear skies
- + Best air quality after rains clear the basin
- + Major cultural events (Mariachi Festival, Cervantino in Guanajuato)
Cons
- − Highest hotel rates during Christmas and Easter
- − Cool nights require layers
- − Some festivals book out months ahead
Warm Spring (March - May)
Crowds: ModerateDays warm to hot with cool nights. May regularly exceeds 30°C. Air quality dips before the rains arrive — this is the period of worst smog in the basin. Hotel rates moderate.
Pros
- + Reliable dry weather
- + Long evening daylight
- + Lower hotel rates outside Easter week
- + Ideal for Tequila day trips before the heat builds
Cons
- − Worst air quality of the year (smog)
- − May days uncomfortably hot at midday
- − Easter week (Semana Santa) crowds and price spikes
Wet Season (June - September)
Crowds: LowDaily afternoon thunderstorms cool the city and clear the air. Mornings remain sunny. The basin turns lush green. Hotel rates lowest of the year. The agave fields around Tequila are at their most photogenic.
Pros
- + Lowest hotel rates
- + Lush green landscape
- + Cooler than the spring peak
- + Mariachi Festival in late August
Cons
- − Daily afternoon thunderstorms
- − Some flooding risk in the Centro
- − Higher humidity than the dry season
🎉 Festivals & Events
Mariachi and Charreria International Festival
Late August / early SeptemberThe world's largest mariachi festival, held in Guadalajara since 1994. Dozens of mariachi groups from across the Americas perform in the Teatro Degollado, the Plaza de Armas and the Estadio Jalisco. Tickets sold via the Jalisco state cultural site.
FIL Guadalajara (International Book Fair)
Late November / early DecemberThe largest Spanish-language book fair in the world, drawing over 800,000 visitors annually. Author talks, signings and a country guest of honour each year. Held at Expo Guadalajara.
Dia de la Virgen de Zapopan
October 12The annual pilgrimage of the Virgin of Zapopan from the Cathedral to the Basilica of Zapopan, drawing over a million participants in the early morning. One of Mexico's great Catholic processions.
Dia de Muertos
October 31 - November 2Day of the Dead altars in the Plaza de Armas, Tlaquepaque and across the city, with marigold offerings, sugar skulls and a children's costume procession. More understated than Oaxaca or Mexico City but with strong local participation.
Safety Breakdown
Moderate
out of 100
Guadalajara is generally safe for tourists in the central neighbourhoods — the Centro Historico, Colonia Americana, Lafayette, Chapultepec and Providencia. Outer neighbourhoods see higher crime and cartel-related incidents and should not be casually explored. Most travellers have an entirely trouble-free trip by sticking to the well-worn central zones, using Uber or DiDi, and exercising standard urban awareness.
Things to Know
- •Stay in Colonia Americana, Lafayette, Chapultepec or Providencia — these are well-policed, walkable, and have the bulk of the city's good restaurants and hotels
- •Use Uber or DiDi rather than street taxis — both apps are abundant and significantly cheaper than radio or stand taxis
- •Avoid driving into outer barrios without local guidance — Tlaquepaque and Tonala are fine, but unfamiliar peripheral neighbourhoods carry real risk
- •ATM skimming is a real risk — use bank-branded machines inside HSBC, Santander or Banamex branches during business hours
- •Walk the Centro Historico in daylight — after 10 pm the side streets thin out quickly and pickpocketing rises around the Plaza de los Mariachis
- •The Mercado San Juan de Dios is safe but extremely crowded — keep wallets in front pockets and bags zipped
- •Air quality in spring (March-May) is poor enough to bother sensitive lungs — N95 masks and indoor exercise during peak smog days are sensible
Natural Hazards
Emergency Numbers
General Emergency
911
Tourist Police (Jalisco)
33 3668 1600
Cruz Roja Ambulance
33 3614 5600
Fire Department
911
US Consulate Guadalajara
33 3268 2100
Costs & Currency
Where the money goes
USD per dayBackpacker = hostel dorm + street food + public transit. Mid-range = 3-star hotel + neighbourhood restaurants + transit cards. Luxury = 4/5-star + fine dining + taxis. How we calibrate these numbers →
Quick cost estimate
Customize per category →Estimates based on regional averages. Flight prices vary by season and airline.
budget
$35-60
Hostel or budget hotel in Centro, taqueria meals, metro/Macrobus transport, free museums on Tuesday — the city is genuinely affordable on this budget
mid-range
$100-180
Mid-range Colonia Americana hotel, restaurant meals, Uber transport, one Tequila day tour, museum and Hospicio entries
luxury
$250-600+
Andares or Centro boutique hotel, fine dining at Alcalde or I Latina, private Tequila tour with distillery tastings, charreria tickets
Typical Costs
| Item | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| AccommodationHostel dorm bed | MXN 250-400 | $15-23 |
| AccommodationBudget hotel double room | MXN 600-1,000 | $35-59 |
| AccommodationMid-range Colonia Americana hotel | MXN 1,400-2,800 | $82-165 |
| AccommodationLuxury hotel (Hyatt Andares, Demetria) | MXN 3,500-7,500 | $205-440 |
| FoodTacos at a side-street stand | MXN 15-30 | $0.90-1.80 |
| FoodBirria or torta ahogada at Mercado | MXN 80-150 | $5-9 |
| FoodMid-range restaurant main | MXN 180-380 | $11-22 |
| FoodFine dining tasting menu (Alcalde) | MXN 1,800-2,800 | $105-165 |
| TransportMi Tren or Macrobus single ride | MXN 9.50 | $0.55 |
| TransportUber within central zones | MXN 60-150 | $3.50-9 |
| TransportTequila day tour (group) | MXN 800-1,400 | $47-82 |
| TransportGDL airport Uber to Centro | MXN 250-400 | $15-23 |
| AttractionsHospicio Cabanas entry | MXN 90 | $5 |
| AttractionsCatedral entry | Free | $0 |
| AttractionsMundo Cuervo distillery tour | MXN 700-1,400 | $41-82 |
| AttractionsCharreria rodeo ticket | MXN 200-400 | $12-23 |
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- •Stay in Colonia Americana or Lafayette rather than the historic centre — better restaurants, walkable to museums, and 30-40% lower hotel rates than equivalent Centro properties
- •Eat at the Mercado San Juan de Dios first-floor food court — birria, torta ahogada and pozole at MXN 80-150 versus MXN 250+ at restaurant equivalents
- •Use Mi Tren and Macrobus for north-south central trips — flat MXN 9.50 fare versus MXN 80-150 for Uber on the same route
- •Visit the Hospicio Cabanas on Tuesday — free entry, much smaller crowds than weekend visits
- •Take the public ETN coach to Tequila for MXN 200-400 each way rather than the MXN 1,800-2,400 Express train day-trip — the train is fun but not five times more fun
- •Buy tequila and mezcal at La Europea or local liquor stores rather than at distilleries — same bottles, often 20-30% cheaper
- •Walk Tlaquepaque on a weekday morning — Saturday brings tour buses that double the prices and crowd the workshops
- •Charreria tickets cost MXN 200-400 — significantly cheaper than equivalent rodeos in Texas or Argentina, and culturally unique to Jalisco
Mexican Peso
Code: MXN
About 17 MXN per USD as of early 2026. Unlike the Riviera Maya, Guadalajara is a peso-only economy outside the airport — restaurants and shops do not accept USD. Use ATMs from HSBC, Santander or Banamex branches for the cheapest peso withdrawals. Avoid the airport currency exchange counters and standalone street ATMs (skimming risk).
Payment Methods
Pesos only outside the airport. Visa and Mastercard accepted at hotels, restaurants and most shops; American Express less so. Cash is essential for the markets, taquerias, mariachi tips and small shops in Tlaquepaque. ATMs are abundant — stick to bank-branded machines inside lobbies. Contactless payment is widely accepted in the central zones.
Tipping Guide
15% is the local standard; 20% for outstanding service. Many bills already include a 10-15% propina — read carefully before adding more.
Bellhops MXN 30-60 (~$2-3.50) per bag. Housekeeping MXN 30-50 per night left daily on the pillow. Concierge MXN 80-150 for significant assistance.
MXN 200-300 per person for a half-day group tour, MXN 400-600 for a full day. Driver-guides receive a separate MXN 100-200 tip.
MXN 200-300 per song requested in the Plaza de los Mariachis or at a cantina. Negotiate before they begin if it is a long set.
Tipping is not customary on metered or app trips. Rounding up to the next 10 pesos is appreciated.
How to Get There
✈️ Airports
Guadalajara International Airport (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla)(GDL)
17 km southeast of the centreUber or DiDi: MXN 250-400 (~$15-23) to the Centro, 25-35 min depending on traffic. Authorised airport taxi: MXN 400-600 (~$23-35) on a fixed-rate voucher purchased inside the terminal. Mi Tren Line 3 from Aeropuerto station reaches Tlaquepaque and the central zone (40 min, MXN 9.50) — pick up at the dedicated station accessed from Terminal 1.
✈️ Search flights to GDL🚌 Bus Terminals
Nueva Central Camionera (Long Distance)
The main long-distance bus terminal in southeast Guadalajara, with seven separate modules (modulos) for different operators. ETN and Primera Plus are the premium carriers. Direct services to Mexico City (7 hr), Puerto Vallarta (5 hr), Guanajuato (4 hr), Aguascalientes (3 hr) and beyond.
Antigua Central Camionera (Regional)
The older central bus terminal in Tlaquepaque, used for regional services to Tequila (1 hr), Lake Chapala/Ajijic (1 hr), Tepic (3.5 hr) and other Jalisco-state destinations. Closer to the centre than the Nueva Central.
Getting Around
Guadalajara has a small but useful three-line metro (Mi Tren), a BRT trunk-and-feeder system (Macrobus, Mi Macro) and abundant Uber and DiDi coverage. The historic centre is walkable. Tlaquepaque and Tonala are reachable by Mi Tren Line 3 and Macrobus respectively. For day trips beyond the metro footprint a rental car or organised tour is more practical than the second-class bus network.
Mi Tren / SITEUR
MXN 9.50 (~$0.55) flat fareThree-line urban rail system reaching the centre, the airport corridor (Line 3 to Tlaquepaque), and the western Zapopan suburbs. Trains run roughly every 5 minutes on weekdays. Fare is paid on a contactless card sold at any station. Clean, safe and modern.
Best for: Centro Historico to Tlaquepaque (Line 3), centre-to-Zapopan, airport corridor
Macrobus / Mi Macro
MXN 9.50 (~$0.55) flat fareBRT bus rapid transit running on dedicated lanes through the city. Macrobus Line 1 runs north-south through the centre; Mi Macro Periferico is a ring route. Same MIBUS contactless card as the metro.
Best for: North-south central trips and connecting outer neighbourhoods
Uber and DiDi
MXN 60-180 (~$3.50-11) for most central tripsBoth apps operate fully across Guadalajara with excellent coverage and short wait times. Significantly cheaper than radio taxis for the same trip. Most central Guadalajara trips cost under MXN 100.
Best for: Anytime convenience, late-night trips, airport transfers
Radio Taxis
MXN 90-300 (~$5-18) for most central tripsStandard radio taxi cooperatives operate from designated stands and by phone. Meters are inconsistently used — agree on the fare or insist on the meter before boarding. Generally about 50-80% more expensive than Uber for the same trip.
Best for: When rideshare wait times spike or in areas with limited app coverage
ETN / Primera Plus (Intercity)
MXN 200-1,200 (~$12-70) depending on destinationFirst-class coach networks from the Antigua Central Camionera (Tlaquepaque) and Nueva Central Camionera. Connections to Mexico City (7 hr), Puerto Vallarta (5 hr), Tequila (1 hr), Lake Chapala (1 hr), Guanajuato (4 hr) and beyond.
Best for: Comfortable intercity day trips and overnight travel
Walkability
The historic centre is walkable end to end in 30 minutes — the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Liberacion, Hospicio Cabanas, Mercado San Juan de Dios and Plaza de los Mariachis are all within a 1.5 km radius. Colonia Americana and Lafayette are also walkable for restaurant-and-cafe explorations. Outside these zones the city is car-dependent.
Travel Connections
Tequila
The town that gave the world its most famous spirit, surrounded by the UNESCO-listed agave landscape. Distillery tours at Jose Cuervo, Sauza, La Cofradia and a dozen smaller producers. The Mundo Cuervo experience is the most polished.
Lake Chapala / Ajijic
Mexico's largest natural lake, ringed by colonial villages popular with American and Canadian retirees. Ajijic is the most scenic — cobblestone streets, a Sunday market and lake-view restaurants. A pleasant half-day or overnight escape.
Puerto Vallarta
Jalisco's premier Pacific beach resort, four hours west on the coast. Mountain-and-sea backdrop, cobblestone old town, gay-friendly Zona Romantica and a long Malecon waterfront. Convenient combo with a Guadalajara cultural week.
Guanajuato
A UNESCO-listed colonial silver town built into a steep ravine east of Guadalajara, famous for its underground road tunnels, the Callejon del Beso and the October Cervantes Festival. Pairs well with Guadalajara as a Bajio loop.
Entry Requirements
Mexico has a very open tourist policy. Citizens of the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and most of the Western world enter without a visa for up to 180 days. The paper FMM tourist card was eliminated at most airports in 2022 — the entry stamp in your passport is the official record. Verify the stamped days before leaving the immigration counter.
Entry Requirements by Nationality
| Nationality | Visa Required | Max Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free with valid passport. Verify the entry stamp days — some immigration officers grant fewer than the maximum. |
| UK Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free post-Brexit, unchanged from pre-2020. Standard 180-day tourist allowance. |
| Canadian Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free with valid passport. Onward ticket may be requested. |
| EU Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | All EU/Schengen states have visa-free access. |
| Australian Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free entry with a valid passport. |
| Chinese Citizens | Yes | 180 days | Visa required. Holders of valid US, UK, Canadian, EU or Japanese visas may enter visa-free for up to 180 days. |
Visa-Free Entry
Tips
- •Mexico no longer issues paper FMM cards at most airports — the passport stamp is the official record
- •Verify the days written on your stamp before leaving immigration — some officers grant fewer than the maximum 180
- •Onward travel proof (return flight or onward bus ticket) is occasionally requested
- •The US Consulate Guadalajara is one of the largest in Mexico and processes routine consular services for stranded or distressed US citizens
- •Travel insurance is recommended for any Mexican destination — medical costs at private hospitals (the only practical option for foreigners) can be substantial
- •Carry a passport photocopy day-to-day; leave the original in your hotel safe
Shopping
Guadalajara is one of Mexico's great shopping cities — the artisan workshops of Tlaquepaque and Tonala, the flagship Mercado San Juan de Dios, and a strong network of upscale malls in Andares and Galerias. Tequila, mezcal, Talavera, hand-blown glass and silver jewellery are the categories worth dedicated time. Quality and prices are noticeably better than the Riviera Maya for the same goods.
Tlaquepaque
artisan districtMexico's most important artisan town, on the southeast edge of the metro. Pedestrian Calle Independencia and Calle Madero are lined with workshops selling pottery, blown glass, papel picado, leather and folk art. Saturday markets in the central courtyards are the most active.
Known for: Pottery, blown glass, papel picado, leather, folk art, silver
Tonala
artisan townA separate artisan town adjacent to Tlaquepaque, with a Thursday and Sunday tianguis market that draws traders from across western Mexico. Less polished than Tlaquepaque but with deeper inventory and better prices for serious collectors.
Known for: Pottery (especially burnished red and barro brunido), blown glass, ceramics, antique furniture
Mercado San Juan de Dios (Mercado Libertad)
enclosed marketThe largest enclosed market in Latin America — three floors covering food, leather, electronics, household goods and souvenirs. The first-floor food court serves the city's best birria and torta ahogada at honest prices.
Known for: Leather goods, mariachi outfits, regional food, household goods, souvenirs
Andares (Zapopan)
luxury mallThe largest and most upscale shopping development in the city, in the western suburb of Zapopan. International luxury brands, fine restaurants, a cinema and the Andares hotel. The standard reference for high-end Mexican shopping outside Mexico City.
Known for: International luxury brands, Apple Store, fine dining
🎁 Unique Souvenirs to Look For
- •Tequila — premium 100% agave bottles direct from Jose Cuervo, Sauza or smaller distilleries; far cheaper than international duty-free
- •Tonala burnished red pottery (barro bruñido) — one of Mexico's great folk-art traditions, hand-polished to a metallic finish
- •Hand-blown glass from Tlaquepaque workshops — the bubble-glass goblets and pitchers are an icon of Mexican home design
- •Mariachi outfits — the city is the world capital of mariachi tailoring; a full charro suit is a serious commitment but smaller pieces (botonadura belts, sombreros) travel well
- •Talavera ceramics — Puebla-tradition hand-painted blue-and-white pottery, sold across Tlaquepaque
- •Huichol beadwork — the Wixarika people's peyote-vision yarn paintings and beaded jaguars, sold in central galleries and the Andares Museo Wixarika
- •Silver jewellery from Taxco — heavily stocked in Tlaquepaque silversmiths; insist on the 925 stamp
- •Leather goods from Leon — Guanajuato's leather capital ships extensively to San Juan de Dios stalls
Language & Phrases
| English | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Good day | Hola / Buenos dias | OH-lah / BWEH-nos DEE-ahs |
| Thank you | Gracias | GRAH-see-ahs |
| Please | Por favor | por fah-VOR |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpe / Perdon | dis-KOOL-peh / per-DOHN |
| How much is it? | Cuanto cuesta? | KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
| Where is the cathedral? | Donde esta la catedral? | DOHN-deh es-TAH lah kah-teh-DRAHL |
| A tequila, please | Un tequila, por favor | oon teh-KEE-lah por fah-VOR |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favor | lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR |
| I would like to try the birria | Quisiera probar la birria | kee-SYEH-rah pro-BAR lah BEE-rree-ah |
| Can you play a song? | Pueden tocar una cancion? | PWEH-den toh-KAR OO-nah kan-SYOHN |
| Cheers | Salud | sah-LOOD |
| I do not understand | No entiendo | noh en-TYEN-doh |
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