About Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara is a city in western Mexico. It’s known for tequila and mariachi music, both born in Jalisco, the state of which Guadalajara is the capital. Guadalajara’s historic center is dotted with colonial plazas and landmarks such as the neoclassical Teatro Degollado and a cathedral with twin gold spires. The Palacio del Gobierno houses famous murals by painter José Clemente Orozco.

• Elevation: 1,566 m
• Weather: 14°C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 91% Humidity
• Population: 1.495 million (2010) United Nations
• Climate: Cwa
• Colleges and Universities: University of Guadalajara
• Did you know: Guadalajara is the fifth-most-populous city in Mexico (1,495,189)