Let us immerse you in the culture and history of Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco. This mile-high, 480-year-old city is enticing to history buffs and tourists alike. Since Mexico has never experienced a war with bombs to destroy its architecture, its preserved buildings and designs will stun you as you take a step back in time.

Guadalajara’s mostly dry climate lends itself to an easy tourist season most of the year, with a rainy season only from July through mid-September. Mornings can be cool but the days warm up quickly, so remember to hydrate as we lead you through the city’s highlights and a history of political and cultural leaders through the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Taste the flavor of Guadalajara with a signature Torta Ahogada—a sandwich of carnitas and refried beans on birote bread and drowned in chile de arbol sauce.