Samantha ventures into one of the oldest neighborhoods in Guadalajara -- Barrio Nueve Esquinas, or the Neighborhood of 9 Corners.
Restaurant El Boquinete can be hard to find if you've never been to Tonalá, so you may need to ask for directions to get there
If you venture off the main road in Tonalá, you'll find all sorts of pottery shops that open their doors to travelers looking for authentic Mexican crafts.
During a day trip, Samantha finds out that tequila is not only a spirit but a place.
Sam started off her Guadalajara adventure experiencing what is considered the national sport here -- the charreada, aka the rodeo.
Sam goes to a market where one particular fruit gets a lot of attention -- the prickly pear, or in Spanish, the pitaya.
A member of Mexico's Boutique Hotels, Villa Ganz is located in the fashionable Lafayette neighborhood.
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