Ateo - 5-12-2012 at 02:14 PM
I'm headed to Guadalajara and Vallarta areas with the family soon. Any recommendations or must see's? Thanks in advance.
Want to surf as well so if anyone has a favorite rental shop, let me know, as I'm not bringing boards with me.
[Edited on 5-12-2012 by ateo]
Rainer - 5-12-2012 at 02:18 PM
Horse buggy ride through old town center/ plaza de mariachis/trips to Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Lake Chapala or Tequila. Just a couple of possibilities.
Ateo - 5-12-2012 at 02:20 PM
Thanks Rainer. I'm taking notes. It's been about 15 years since I've been there, and last time I was solo and 21 yrs. old.
danaeb - 5-12-2012 at 02:21 PM
HI Ateo - I was just in Guadalajara/Tonala/Tlaquepaque in March. There's a two-decker hop-on, hop-off tourist bus that stops at most of the major
sites in Guadalajara. If you're interested in Mexican muralists, there are very nice Orozco murals in the palacio del gobierno downtown (it's one of
the stops). If you're staying in a hotel in Guad., they can probably tell you where the nearest stop is. It's only $9-10US for the whole day, and a
fun way to get an overview of the city.
PS - also on that downtown stop, you're within easy walking distance of the central market - there's everything you can imagine there. A whole city
block, two stories high. Great prices! And, it's fun!
Here's the link for the tour bus:
http://www.tapatiotour.com/english/index.html
[Edited on 5-12-2012 by danaeb]
Ateo - 5-12-2012 at 10:06 PM
Anyone know how the Mosquitos are in May?
danaeb - 5-12-2012 at 10:31 PM
Not in Guadalajara. This is the dry season. Maybe PV, but not bad, rains don't start for another month or so.
durrelllrobert - 5-13-2012 at 09:05 AM
Definitely Tlaquepaque.
Loretana - 5-13-2012 at 07:10 PM
ateo...
If you have time, go up to the Hotel Tapatio on a Sunday for brunch and the Folklorico Dancers. Flan at it's finest.
The "in house" Mariachi Band that plays in the Fiesta Americana Hotel Bar on Sundays are also worth checking out. Tight. They have a great buffet
there, too.
Another good restaurant option is "Estancia Gaucha" , run by a family from Argentina. Try the shrimp empanadas, churrasco steak and italian salad. It
is a large, popular place, out on the Periferico.
Ateo - 5-13-2012 at 07:19 PM
All, thanks so mch for the advice. I'm gonna do this stuff! Loretana, dig the specific restaurant advice. I love brunch and buffets.
makana.gabriel - 5-14-2012 at 07:27 PM
Lunch or dinner at Santo Coyote. http://santocoyote.com.mx/cms/
It is gorgeous and a culinary experience!
durrelllrobert - 5-15-2012 at 04:57 PM
Certain after-dark activities will cost a lot more than in other parts of Mexico