Local passport.

To be a true local tourist, you need to experience everything and discover the most cherished corners of the place you visit. You should try the traditional food, from its best restaurants to the hidden street stalls. It is also important to learn fun facts about the place, such as its history or urban legends, get around by public transport, bike, or on foot, make new friends everywhere you go, and join in on every possible activity, especially sports.

When you visit a city like Guadalajara, you will like it so much that as soon as you arrive, you will be planning your next trip to experience it all over again. That is why we will give you some recommendations for spots to visit and earn the title of a true digital traveler while checking out the iconic must-sees of this beautiful capital of Tequila.

Visit the Expiatorio will be one of the most dazzling experiences as you explore the city from end to end, as its highly detailed neo-Gothic architecture makes it a masterpiece, considered the greatest work of its style in Mexico. Construction began in 1897, featuring wooden doors, bronze pieces, three mosaic tympanums, and an imposing height in the central nave.

You can admire its facade and tall towers from its plaza, which is full of life and local color, especially on weekends. If you want to visit the interior, we recommend checking the hours and respecting the dress code for this sacred place.

The Plaza de la Liberación is one of the city's iconic landmarks. It is located in the heart of the Historic Center and is visited by both tourists and locals, as it is an open-air space with plenty to do. You can enjoy eating an ice cream or a traditional "nieve de garrafa," listen to music, eat at one of the local restaurants in the area, see its fountains, visit and appreciate the detailed architecture of the Cathedral and the Government Palace, or simply soak up the sun on one of its benches.

This space is the setting for various cultural and artistic events. Every year, it welcomes thousands of people during the famous GDLuz, inspired by Mexican folklore, where you can see various interactive attractions and fireworks displays.

And, while you're at it, why not add a cultural performance at the Teatro Degollado to your list? This city gem, located in the Historic Center and over 158 years old, is responsible for hosting and showcasing various performances, such as the beautiful nights of the Mariachi Festival, Opera Galas, contemporary dance presentations, concerts by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, theatrical plays, and much more.

Your visit will be a must-do in itself, as the interior is a true spectacle to behold, surrounded by balconies overlooking the stage, yards of red carpet, and dim lights that set the perfect mood for when the curtain rises. You can't miss it!

And since everything here is about parties, music, and good food, your next stop will be at the Plaza de las 9 Esquinas, the perfect place where people gather to eat delicious Jalisco-style birria, and where the atmosphere is unique as you listen to the mariachi play.

Today, it is a cultural and gastronomic landmark due to its main attraction: goat birria in broth. Its name, "The 9 Corners," was given years ago when it was a commercial area for paper and cardboard printing shops, but it has now transformed into an unmissable spot when visiting the "Perla Tapatía."

If you want to experience the joy of having been in four of the municipalities that make up the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area in just a few seconds, this is the perfect place to do it.

Just by crossing the famous Matute Remus Cable-Stayed Bridge from one side to the other, you will be traversing these four central points of the area. You will also have a spectacular view of various parts of the city that welcome you as you enter beautiful Guadalajara. From there, you can take photos of the sunsets or, at night, the lights that illuminate the metropolis.

For our final and most iconic stop, La Minerva. One of Guadalajara's most emblematic monuments, it represents justice, wisdom, and strength. It is located at a central hub where two of the longest and most important avenues that cross the city from end to end intersect.

If you decide to visit on the weekend, we recommend going on a Sunday morning so you can enjoy it without traffic or vehicles blocking the view. You can rent a bike and ride leisurely along the recreational path or walk around the area. It is also quite an experience to visit during a victory for the local soccer team, "Las Chivas," as it is usually the gathering place for thousands of people to celebrate.

After taking you on a tour of these unique places full of personality in Guadalajara, you will be left wanting more. Don't worry, because at Barrio Mexico we would be delighted to welcome you back and take you to discover more places like these.

See you soon.