Guadalajara, State capital city in Jalisco, Mexico
With 1554 meters of elevation, Guadalajara stretches across a valley in western Mexico, surrounded by mountains and connected by wide boulevards.
Spanish colonist Cristóbal de Oñate established Guadalajara in 1542, selecting this location after two previous unsuccessful settlement attempts in different areas.
The International Mariachi Festival takes place every September, gathering musicians from multiple countries to perform traditional Mexican music in streets and theaters.
The Miguel Hidalgo International Airport connects Guadalajara with 50 destinations through direct flights, while two subway lines facilitate urban transportation.
The Hospicio Cabañas contains 57 frescoes painted by José Clemente Orozco between 1937 and 1939, depicting Mexican historical and social themes.
Location: Guadalajara Municipality
Inception: 1542
Founders: Cristóbal de Oñate
Elevation above the sea: 1,554 m
Part of: Western Mexico
Shares border with: Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, Ixtlahuacán del Río
Website: https://guadalajara.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 20.67204,-103.33840
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
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