Monday, June 18, 2007

 

Guadalajara, Mexico, Lodging

Guadalajara is a large city in the Western-Pacific region of Mexico. Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco. During the Colonial era, Guadalajara became the capital of Nueva Galicia and after the Mexican War of Independence it became the capital of the Intendencia of Guadalajara. Guadalajara is the second oldest city in México (Charles V gave Guadalajara that title after being founded), and is consequently full of ancient buildings.

Catedral Metropolitana de Guadalajara, located on Avenida Alcalde (the main street), is the most important icon of the city, and seat of the Catholic Church in the State. Plaza de Armas: (Arms Square) On the south side of the Cathedral, is the main square and has been the scene of many important moments in Mexican History. Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres: Located on the North side of the Cathedral, serves as a mausoleum for the most important politics, writers, artists and teachers born in the city. Plaza de La Liberación: (Freedom Square) On the East side of the Cathedral, serves as a multi-purpose location for outdoor shows, political campaigns and all sorts of cultural events. It receives its name from the fact that Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla abolished slavery while he was on the Palacio de Gobierno on the south side of the square. It`s surrounded by the Teatro Degollado, Palacio de Gobierno, Cathedral, the School of Music, the Church of Saint Agustin and the Supreme Court. Teatro Degollado: (Degollado Theater) Named after the Governor who ordered its construction, it`s the most important cultural reference on the city, built during the government of President Porfirio Díaz because of the lack of a proper city Theater. It hosted some of the most important events and parties of the pre-revolutionary Guadalajara, during the Mexican Belle-Epoque. Plaza Fundadores: (Founder`s Square) Behind the Teatro Degollado, it is the spot where the spanish gathered to found a new city they called Guadalajara; nowadays it serves as a reminder of the city`s Spanish heritage.

Teatro Diana: (Diana`s Theater) Formerly known as Cine Diana (Diana movie theater), it fell out of business in the 70`s and was left abandoned until in 2000 the Universidad de Guadalajara bought it and rebuilt it to create the largest theater in the city. Expo Guadalajara: Another building owned by the University, it is the largest and most modern multipurpose area. Every year in November it hosts the FIL (International Book Fair), and in April it hosts Papirolas (a children-oriented fair). It`s located a few blocks from Plaza del Sol, Guadalajara`s World Trade Center and across the street from the Guadalajara Expo Hilton.

Plaza del Sol: (Sun`s Plaza) The largest outdoor mall in the city, it`s located on one of the main economic centers of the city. Torrena: Located next to Plaza del Sol, it will open in 2007 as the largest commercial and cultural center in the city. The Minerva: A monument on the center of a fountain, with an oversized calendar made out of flowers, it welcomes tourists coming from Zapopan, and guards the Arcos de Guadalajara, one of the main entrances to the city, located on Avenida Vallarta. The main figure is a giant representation of Minerva with full armor on, holding a spear and a shield with Medusa`s Head. It also becomes the hotspot where Football (Soccer) fans (both young and old) converge whenever the Mexican National Team or the local Chivas Rayadas del Guadalajara score a key victory.

Galerias Guadalajara: Finished in 2004, it`s the largest, most modern shopping mall in the city. It`s frequented by the young social elite (several high-class neighborhoods are located in the area) and emulates American shopping malls and holds multiple brands of clothing, food and home accessories.

Tianguis Cultural: An outdoor market where `diversity` is the keyword. People form all different backgrounds (mostly teenagers) gather outside the Agua Azul (a local park) and sell their artifacts (mostly handmade) for all kinds of social groups. Dolls, posters, clothes, accessories, cd`s, dvd`s, body jewelry and even tattoos are easily bought and traded here. Frequented mostly by the middle-class, almost everybody can find something unique to buy and scene or clique differences are not an issue.


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