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Capital of Jalisco
state, sophisticated and historically rich, Guadalajara is also
Mexico's second largest city. With Mexico City having acted as a
geographical buffer from Spanish interests, Guadalajara was allowed
to develop its own colorful particularities. These include some
of Mexico's most quintessential traditions - the Mexican hat dance,
rodeos, the splendidly costumed Mariachis and tequila, to name just
a few. Although Spain did bequeath the city with the means to construct
grand boulevards, opulent churches and elegant parks, both Jalisco
and Guadalajara are known for their strong streak of individualism.
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Guadalajara also expresses,
to the highest degree, Mexico's great Plaza culture. Ringing the
city's Historic Center are five plazas that culminate in the enormous
Plaza Tapatia, bordered by the Mercado Libertad, the largest covered
market in Latin America. Guadalajara has done a marvelous job of
linking its plazas with pedestrian zones, historical sights, museums
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Guadalajara is also
one of Mexico's fastest growing cities. And we are delighted to
report that the boom in modern hotels and technological amenities
does not detract from the city's gracious, colonial ambience. Zapopan,
Tlaquepaque and Tonala, once separate towns, are today very popular
and entertaining Guadalajaran suburbs - especially for shoppers
searching for native crafts and goods. |
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