Mexico Tourism Weblog / Category / Guadalajara MexicoVisiting Mexico: Guadalajara ZooPosteado el Mayo 2, 2007 - Categorizado en Guadalajara Mexico, Guadalajara Zoo Huentitan Park, Guadalajara Zoo Planetarium, Guadalajara Zoo Selva magica, Mexico Attractions and Leisure Activities, Mexico Guadalajara, Mexico Guadalajara Zoo, Mexico Tourism Guadalajara Zoo is a must for any visitor! This modern zoo was opened in 1988. It is much more than just an animal exhibition facility. It is also an important an ecological center, which aids the reproduction and preservation of various endangered species. The zoo covers 34 hectares, much of which has been reforested. The famous monkey sculptures at the entrance were created by world renowned artist Sergio Bustamante. Bears, coyotes and deer are just some of the animals from Mexico that you can find. Hippopotami, monkeys, llamas, Iranian wolves, and ostriches are just some of the 2,200 other species that enjoy this natural habitat. use admiration. Insects, snakes and birds from Mexico and around the world are also artfully displayed. It is impossible to see everything on the first visit. Guadalajara Zoo is actually part of a group of attractions including the Planetarium, Huentitan Park and the “Selva Magica” entertainment center. Don’t miss the dolphin and seal show!Source:study-mexico.com Attractions and Leisure Activities in Mexico: GuadalajaraPosteado el Mayo 2, 2007 - Categorizado en Amusement and Recreation in Mexico, Guadalajara Attractions and Leisure Activities, Guadalajara Mexico, Mexico Attractions and Leisure Activities, Mexico Guadalajara Tlaquepaque, Mexico Tourism Known as the most Mexican of Mexican cities, Guadalajara is the perfect place to experience authentic Mexican traditions, while enjoying a safe, comfortable Spanish immersion experience. Part of Guadalajara’s appeal is that it has many of the attractions of Mexico City - a vibrant culture, great museums, exciting nightlife and good places to stay and eat - but few of the capital’s problems. Guadalajara is bright, modern, well organized and unpolluted. Visitors can always find interesting things to do. Guadalajara’s distinctive mix of modernity and tradition make it an ideal destination for living, studying or just visiting. There are a number of excellent restaurants,including the one with the worlds fastest service. Don’t miss the dolphin and seal show at the Guadalajara Zoo. On weekends, you can explore nearby tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Tequila, and Guanajuato. Whatever you like to do for fun, you will find lots to keep you busy in Guadalajara!Source:study-mexico.com Traditions in Mexico: Mariachi ManiaPosteado el Abril 26, 2007 - Categorizado en Guadalajara Mexico, Hollywood Bowl Mariachi Festival, Mariachis Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Traditions in Mexico The popularity of Mariachi music is on the rise on a global scale. From the acclaimed “M” in Las Vegas and the Hollywood Bowl Mariachi Festival to Mariachis from Japan, the Mariachi phenomenon knows no bounds. While Mariachi music is enjoyed on a global scale, many people don’t know much about its origin, but it was actually in Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city, where Mariachi music was created. The meaning of the word “Mariachi” itself has long been debated by musicologists and folklorists alike, but there’s no disputing the fact that this often-imitated, yet uniquely Mexican art form, is one of the true defining characteristics of Mexico’s diverse culture. Leer Mas Guadalajara: Tourist ServicesPosteado el Abril 20, 2007 - Categorizado en Central de Autobuses Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Tourist Services in Guadalajara Guadalajara, which lies about 540 km (335 mi) from Mexico City, is linked to the nation’s capital by highways 15 and 57. Highway 54 connects Guadalajara to Colima and Highway 80 leads to Leon and Guanajuato. The city has a bus station with service from bus lines ETN, Omnibus de Oriente, Flecha Amarilla and Estrella del Pacifico. The following airlines operate out of Guadalajara’s international airport and offer direct flights to Mexico City, Monterrrey, Morelia, Hermosillo, Toluca, Guanajuato, Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana: Mexicana, Aeromexico, Aviacsa, Lineas Aereas Azteca and Magnicharters. Continental and United Airlines have service to numerous cities in the United States. Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (airport) – Located at Km 17.5 on the Chapala Highway. Tel. (333) 688-6484 Central de Autobuses (bus station) – Located in Tlaquepaque off the modulo 4 exit on the Mexico-Zapotlanejo Highway. Tel. (333) 600-0495 or (333) 600-0066.Source:visitmexico.com Extreme Sports in Guadalajara: More PlacesPosteado el Abril 12, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Tourism in Guadalajara, Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Bosque El Centinela Guadalajara, Bosque La Primavera Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Parque Metropolitano Guadalajara Bosque La Primavera. Located in the Primavera Sierra, 20 km (12 mi) west of Guadalajara along the Guadalajara-Tepic Highway. It is considered the most important national park in the metropolitan area and is often referred to as the city’s lungs. It has a territorial extension of 36,229 hectares (89,485 acres), which is dotted with pines and Encino oaks. Inside the park you can see what was once the Colli Volcano. In this forested area you’ll find numerous mountain-biking routes, such as la Mosca, an exhilarating 25-km (15-mi) path that takes you between trees, around sharp turns and down steep trails. The Toboganes path is a meandering 35-km (22-mi) trail through the forest. Other trails include the Obisidianas, which leads cyclists to the springs of Rio Caliente, and the Tronadora, which runs along part of the Vigia 1 path in the Bosque El Centinela. |
