Guadalajara
Mexico
๐ Guadalajara is in Mexico. La mayoria de las nacionalidades pueden entrar a Mexico sin visa. Si tienes una visa de EE.UU. valida, puedes entrar a Mexico sin visa adicional. Detalles completos de visa โ
Partidos en Guadalajara (4)
Guia de Viaje: Guadalajara
๐Como Llegar al Estadio: Estadio Akron
Estadio Akron is about 20 minutes northwest of Guadalajara's city center, in the suburb of Zapopan. From Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), it's a 30-minute drive. The city's Mi Macro Periferico (BRT bus system) connects parts of the city, but a taxi or Uber to the stadium is the most practical option ($5-10 USD). Match-day shuttle buses will likely run from the city center.
๐ Donde Alojarse
Centro Historico is the heart of Guadalajara โ colonial buildings, the cathedral, and Mercado San Juan de Dios (one of Latin America's largest markets). Chapultepec/Americana has the best nightlife and restaurants โ Avenida Chapultepec is the main strip. Tlaquepaque is a traditional arts village now absorbed by the city โ beautiful for shopping and day trips. Zapopan (near the stadium) has modern malls and mid-range hotels.
๐ดComida y Bebida
Guadalajara is the birthplace of tequila and birria. Start with birria โ slow-cooked goat or beef stew, served with tortillas and consomme for dipping. Birria Chololo is a local institution. Tortas ahogadas (drowned sandwiches in chili sauce) are the street food signature. For tequila, take a day trip to the town of Tequila โ an hour by bus โ and tour the distilleries. Mercado San Juan de Dios has food stalls on the upper floors with everything from seafood to pozole.
โClima
Guadalajara in June-July is warm with daily rain. Expect 28-32ยฐC (82-90ยฐF) with afternoon thunderstorms. It sits at 1,566m (5,138 ft), so evenings cool down to a comfortable 17-19ยฐC (63-66ยฐF). Estadio Akron has a partial roof but many seats are exposed. Bring rain protection.
๐ก Consejos
- โThe day trip to Tequila town is worth it โ Jose Cuervo runs a tourist-friendly train
- โDo NOT drink tap water โ bottled water only. OXXO stores on every corner sell it cheap
- โCurrency is Mexican Pesos (MXN). Cards accepted at restaurants and shops, but carry cash for markets and street food
- โGuadalajara is more affordable than Mexico City โ budget further here
- โTlaquepaque's pedestrian streets are perfect for buying handmade souvenirs
- โDownload Uber or DiDi โ they're safer and cheaper than street taxis