Skip to content
Kokai
Language
Sections of this page
Open the app

City or town

Things to see in Guadalajara (Mexico): 48 places and when to go

Guadalajara is a major city in Mexico with around 4,198,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Temples (14), Museums and art (13), History (8). The best known are Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara Cathedral and Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

Reviewed on 5 min read

In a nutshell

Where
Mexico · 20.672, -103.332
Population
About 4,198,000
Places
48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (14) · Museums and art (13) · History (8) · Nature (8) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (3)
Best time
November to April.
Also possible
May to August and October.
Nearest airport
GDL Guadalajara, 17 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Cerro San Miguel, at 2,170 m.

What to see in Guadalajara

The places in and around Guadalajara, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 24, by what you come to do:

When to go to Guadalajara

The best time to visit Guadalajara is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time10:52
  2. FebBest time11:19
  3. MarBest time11:51
  4. AprBest time12:29
  5. MayPossible12:59
  6. JunPossible13:15
  7. JulPossible13:08
  8. AugPossible12:42
  9. SepBetter not12:07
  10. OctPossible11:31
  11. NovBest time11:00
  12. DecBest time10:45

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. In January, 48 of the 48 places are at their best.

When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Guadalajara

The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, Guadalajara), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Mexico, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Guadalajara?

The best known: Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara Cathedral, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara, La Primavera Biosphere Reserve. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?

November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45.

How do you get to Guadalajara?

The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 17 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Guadalajara as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Keep reading

Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.