Guadalajara is the second largest metropolis in Mexico and one of the most serenely beautiful and stately cities in North America. It is a city of parks and fountains, of monuments and rose-lined boulevards, a city alive with colour. Its rich colonial heritage dates back to 1542 and is evident throughout the city.

Outside of Guadalajara is the beautiful village of Tlaquepaque, with its famous mariachi bands and gorgeous handicrafts specializing in leather, glass and textiles. Another interesting village is Tequila, birthplace of the “real” tequila produced from the blue algave.