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Guadalajara is a big city and offers up a variety of activities ranging from just plain fun to a wide range of cultural attractions. Everywhere you go there are magnificent buildings and historical sites. The combination of local activities and the availability of tours to nearby attractions means that you should experience an incredible vacation. More than likely your vacation will not be long enough to enjoy many of the interesting things to see and do in, and around, Guadalajara. We have done our best to the many attractions available in this beautiful city. If we have missed any, please let us know by way of , we will add it if possible.

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Things to do in Guadalajara - Golf & Tennis - Horseback Riding - Tours - Water Sports

Enjoy some golf.

Visit the zoo.

Take a Tequila tour.

THINGS TO DO IN GUADALAJARA...

The State Tourism Officeis located at Morelos 102 - Plaza Tapatía, in the historic center. They keep a current listing of most current
events and will be glad to give you a copy. Telephone 3668-9329.

Things To Do in Guadalajara	Address	Telephone
x	x
Visit the Zoo...Over 1500 animals - Walk or take the tram - This is a well kept zoo that takes pride in the care of their animals.	Paseo del Zoológico 600	3674-4488
Selva Mágica...The Magic Jungle - Theme park for children of all ages - Thirty five rides including a mid sized roller coaster.	Next to the zoo.	3674-0138
Planetarium...Centro de Ciencia y Tecnología - Science, Space, Astronomy & Airplane exhibits - Great for the youngsters.	Next to the zoo.	3674-4106
Take a walk...Historic Center Walking Tour - Organized walking tours of Guadalajara's Historic Center- Maps at tourism office.	Centro Histórico	3668-1600
Get Culture...Visit a Museum or Theatre - Many spread out over the metropolitan area - Various collections and exhibitions. Inquire at the tourism office.	x	x
Open Air Concerts...Free concerts by The State Band of Jalisco on Thurs. and Sun. - on Tues. Municipal Band...all at 6:30 PM	Plaza de Armas	x
Swim, Soak and Slide...Visit on of the water parks listed below.	In & around Guadalajara	x
Tequila...Drink some or take a tour to nearby Tequila or Amatitán and learn a little (lot) about México's favorite drink.	See Tours (below)	x
Enjoy at night at the theater...A variety of live performances take place year round - Call for schedule.	Teatro Degollado	3614-4773
Folkloric Ballet...Presented every Sunday at 10:00 AM	Teatro Degollado	3616-4991
Enjoy a symphony...Philharmonic Orchestra of Jalisco Friday and Sunday performances at Teatro Degollado.	Teatro Degollado	3658-3812
Bullfights...Plaza Nuevo Progreso near the soccer stadium	M. Pirineos 1930	3637-9982
Rodeos...Sundays at Noon - Lienzo charros de Jalisco - Colorful & exciting - 10 events - Mariachis or Brass Bands - Food & Drink	Siete Colinas 1722	3637-0563
Go Kartmanía...Racing karts on real tracks - Snacks - Arcade	Av. Manuel A Camacho 2700	3854-3193
Study Spanish...Foreign Student Study Center - University of Guadalajara - Spanish programs for different levels.	Calle Guanajuato 1047	3853-0040
Ice Skating...Iceland Pista de Hielo - Hourly sessions - skates included - Restaurant - Ice Cream Parlor	Av. México 2582	3615-4438

GOLF & TENNIS:

Visit our Golf & Tennis page.

HORSEBACK RIDING:

Horseback Riding

Horses can be rented inside of Los Colomos Park, in the city proper, and in a few places near Lake Chapala.

TOURS:
Also visit our Great Side Trips page.

Tours	Address	Telephone
x	x	x
Tequila Express...Train tour to San José del Refugio with Mariachis and snacks on board. Tickets at the Chamber of Commerce - This incredible hacienda is a must see!	Av. Vallarta 4095	3880-9010
Herradura Tequila Tour...You drive tours of San José del Refugio, home of Herradura Tequila - Incredible hacienda is a must see!	Comercio 172	3613-9585
Panoramex...Sasua Tequila Tour - Lake Chapala & Tlaquepaque Tours - Here you may arrange your local tours in English.	Av. Federalismo Sur 944	3810-5109
Viajes Copenhagen...Full service travel agency - Local Tours - Lake Chapala Tour - Tequila Tour - Tlaquepaque - Service in English	Av. M.J. Clouthier 152	3629-7957
Charter Club Tours...Guadalajara City Tours - Mountain Tours - Tequila Tour - Tlaquepaque & Tonal Tours - Service in English	Plaza La Montaña - Ajijic	3766-1777
Kangatours...Luxury vans w/driver - by the hour, day or month - Design your own personalized tours!	Av. Lapizlazuli 2622	3623-0695
movilEXPRESS...Private cars with driver - By the day, week or month - Design your own personalized tours!	Pick-up Anywhere	3637-1513

WATER SPORTS:

Water Sports	Address	Telephone
x	x	x
Agua Caliente...Hot Springs - Artificial River - Sports Courts and Artificial Waves.	Km. 58 - Road to Barra Navidad- Corona, Jal.	3778-022
Agua Diversiones Coral Grande...Hot springs - BBQ Area - two pools - Kiddie pools - Wooded Areas - Dressing Rooms - Showers	Km. 1 - Road to Jamay La Barca	3633-7997
Cancún...Two Water Slides - Swimming Pool - 2 Kiddies Pools	Toluquilla 540 Near Fracc. El Rocío	3758-1415
Chimulco...Natural Hot Springs - Water Slides - Boating Area - Kids Area.	Km 1/2 - Camino Real Estipac Villa Corona	3778-0014
Las Alberquitas...Two Pools - Kiddies Pool - Wooded Area	Prolongación Zaragoza Acatlán de Juárez	3772-0065
Los Camachos...Heated Swimming Pools - Diving Pool - Picnic Areas - Kids Area	Km. 18 - New road to Satillo	3122-4034
Las Tortugas...Water Slides - Artificial Beach - Palapas - Kiddies Pools	Km. 1.5 - Road to Ameca	3151-0101
Lindo Michoacán...Natural Hot Water Pools - Water Slides	Rio La Barca	01 (6) 359-3999
Tobolandia...Heated Swimming Pools - Artificial River - Big Water Slides	Blvd. Ajijic 57, Chapala	3766-2120
Try to call before a visit, check for local conditions and crowds.	x	x

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