Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco and the second largest city in the country. Guadalajara has Spanish colonial atmosphere, although it is the agricultural, commercial and industrial centre of the western highlands.
Throughout the centuries, the city has become rich in history, and to this day, many of the historic buildings still stand as reminders of the significance the city.
One of the main attractions in town is the Cathedral which has a number of altars and a big art collection. There are also many parks, the Parque Agua Azul and the Parque de las Armas are most notable. Around the Cathedral there are two more parks, the Parque de los Laureles and the Parque de la Revolucion.
If you want to go shopping you should head for the Plaza Libertad. It has a colourful market with a wide range of locally produced goods.
If you are looking for traditional handcrafted items visit San Juan de Dios, an outdoor/indoor market located near Parque Morelos. There you will find a vast array of colorful items.
Guadalajara is one of the main centers of culture, economy, history, industry and religion in the country and exerts significant influence on the rest of Mexico.
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