Guadalajara
The Mexican state of Jalisco is the home of mariachi and tequila. It's also where you'll find the country's second-largest city, Guadalajara.
Travel Guide
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9 Corners Mexican Restaurant
Samantha ventures into one of the oldest neighborhoods in Guadalajara -- Barrio Nueve Esquinas, or the Neighborhood of 9 Corners.
Restaurant
Restaurante El Boquinete
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
Activity
Artesanias Caporales (Pottery Shop)
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.
Activity
Mundo Cuervo (José Cuervo Distillery)
During a day trip, Samantha finds out that tequila is not only a spirit but a place.
Activity
Guadalajara's Rodeo
Sam started off her Guadalajara adventure experiencing what is considered the national sport here -- the charreada, aka the rodeo.
Activity
Prickly Pear Market
Sam goes to a market where one particular fruit gets a lot of attention -- the prickly pear, or in Spanish, the pitaya.
Accommodation
Villa Ganz Boutique Hotel
A member of Mexico's Boutique Hotels, Villa Ganz is located in the fashionable Lafayette neighborhood.
Villa Ganz Boutique Hotel, Guadalajara, Mexico
Accommodation
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