G
uadalajara is known in the business world as the "Silicon Valley" of Mexico, the City is
positioned as one of the most attractive cities for foreign investment in Mexico, creating strategic
areas, the infrastructure necessary to meet all the needs that businesses require.
The average growth rate of the population of Jalisco is 0.16%, and it is estimated that the
economically active population is 1.7 million. The state of Jalisco has an excellent network of
road and air transport, which has contributed to the close relationship with major production
centers of the country. Guadalajara has become an important point for the machining industries
and engineering. According to the Ministry of Economy of Mexico, there are 700 manufacturing
companies in Guadalajara. The presence of these companies has helped transform the city into
a great place to invest.
Why Guadalajara?
Guadalajara: Towards a Smarter City
Guadalajara is one of 24 cities selected in 2011 by IBM for the project Smarter Cities Challenge,
IBM initiative that will last for 3 years and will allow 100 cities around the world smarter by
improving their ability to collect, analyze and use information in several central systems
implement a system of analysis to the problems faced by cities, creating an environment in
which global cities can learn from each other, and encourage collaboration between sectors to
address major challenges, and thus get the world's cities become more attractive and livable for
its
citizens.
Supporting this initiative is the University of Guadalajara, a prestigious University forged over
more than two hundred years of history, renowned for its extensive experience and
development in technology and science.
Places that you must Visit in Guadalajara…..
Instituto Cultural Cabañas
Majestic building constructed in 1805, has been used as nursing home, headquarters and
hospice. Inside, between 1938 and 1939 Jalisco Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco,
created his greatest work: "Man of Fire." In 1997, for its architectural value, historical and artistic
was declared by UNESCO "Patrimony of Humanity."
Address: Cabañas # 8. Plaza Tapatia
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 18:00 hrs. Sunday : 10:00 – 15:00 hrs.
Teatro Degollado
One of the icons representing the City. The building is a neoclassical style, designed by the
architect Jacobo Gálvez and its construction began in 1856 and inaugurated in 1866. It is home
to the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jalisco.
Guadalajara Cathedral
Is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor Basilica. It was
built in the Renaissance style, with neo-gothic towers.
Museums
Guadalajara Regional Museum
Opened in 1758. Currently in the museum are also
several interesting archaeological pieces of artwork by
various authors among which paintings Villalpando and
Jose Ibarra (Mexican World according to critics). In the
hall of paleontology is the complete skeleton of a
mammoth reproduction of a tomb.
Address: Lyceum # 60. Zona Centro
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 17:30 hrs.
Sundays from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Basilica de Zapopan and Huichol Museum
Franciscan sanctuary in the heart of Zapopan built in 1689. It houses the famous Virgin of
Zapopan
The Huichol Museum located on the north side of the Basilica of Zapopan, offers visitors a
permanent
exhibition
of
handicrafts
by
this
ethnic
group.
Sale and display of shirts, bags, skirts, blouses, necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and small
bags of beads. In addition to carved wooden masks and photographs depicting scenes of
everyday rural life in this ethnic group.
Address: Eva Briseño # 52 Col. Centro de Zapopan
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:30 hrs and 15:00 to 18:00 hrs. Sundays from 10:00
to 15:00 hrs.
Excursions Trips
Tequila Town
Is a town and municipality located about 60 km from the city of Guadalajara. Tequila is best
known as being the birthplace of
the drink that bears its name,
“tequila,” which is made from the
blue agave plant, native to this
area.
The popularity of the drink and the
history behind it has made town
and the area surrounding it a World
Heritage Site. It was also named a
"Pueblo Mágico" (Magical Town) in
2003 by the Mexican federal
government.
Tlaquepaque Town
Is the folk-art capital of central Mexico and seems to stand apart in time, retaining its character
as a tranquil historic village surrounded by the modern metropolis of Guadalajara. Fine dining,
colonial ambiance, wonderful art, and music are all to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace in
Tlaquepaque.
Tlaquepaque is acclaimed for its fine ceramics and craftsmen and also where Mexico's national
music of Mariachi was originated. ¨El Parian¨, Tlaquepaque's legendary mariachi plaza has 16
cantinas serving food and drink around a tree-shaded interior courtyard. Mariachis still stroll
among diners at the outdoor tables, playing requests for romantic couples and families
celebrating a special occasion. On Sundays, dancers swirl to the music in colorful folk dances.
Special floor shows are held twice a day on weekends of classical mariachi music and regional
dance. Tlaquepaque is where art and music are combined to reflect the folk of Mexico.
Chapala Lake
Is Mexico's largest freshwater lake, It is located 45 km southeast of Guadalajara. Chapala is still
a favorite weekend destination for people form Guadalajara to escape from the metropolis.
It has warm climate and natural beauty, art galleries, restaurants, and golf courses, every day is
cause for celebration. You can hire a boat to take you out on the lake or to Scorpion Island
where there is an old fort.
Mexican Tradition
Charreria
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from
animal husbandry practices used on the
haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has
been described as "living history," or as
an art form drawn from the demands of
working life. The charreada consists of
nine events for men plus one for women,
all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Mariachi
Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in the State of Jalisco, in Mexico. It is an integration
of stringed instruments highly influenced by
the cultural impacts of the historical
development of Western Mexico.
The mariachi ensemble generally consists
of violins, trumpets, a classical guitar, a
vihuela (a high-pitched, five-string guitar), a
guitarrón (a large acoustic bass guitar) and,
on occasion, a harp. The musicians dress
in silver-studded charro outfits with widebrimmed hats.
Jarabe Tapatio
Jarabe Tapatio, or the Mexican hat dance, is the best known of a variety of Mexican folk dance
called the jarabe. Originally banned by colonial authorities in the 19th century due to its sexual
nature and general challenge to Spanish rule, it has since come to symbolized Mexico both in
the country and abroad. As such the dress worn by participants is also meant to symbolize
Mexican women and men, with women dressed in a style called “China Poblana” and men
dressed as charros.