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Quick facts
- Guadalajara is the birthplace of mariachi music, which has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2011.
- The city is home to the Hospicio Cabañas, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was founded in 1805 and features stunning murals by the famed artist José Clemente Orozco.
- Guadalajara's annual International Book Fair, established in 1987, is the largest book fair in the Spanish-speaking world, attracting over 800,000 visitors each year.
- The city's iconic Plaza de Armas is surrounded by historical buildings, including the neoclassical Teatro Degollado, which opened in 1866 and hosts performances of ballet and opera.
- Tequila, the world-famous spirit, is produced in the nearby town of Tequila, which is just 65 kilometers from Guadalajara and is recognized as a designated origin for the drink since 1974.
Travel details
- Country
- Mexico
- Wind (now)
- 9 km/h
- Coordinates
- 20.6597, -103.3496
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