5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Visit in Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara
Tlaquepaque, pronounced (Tla-keh-pa-keh), is a municipality in Guadalajara, Mexico. The region is known for its colonial architecture, colorful streets, unique handicrafts, pottery, and textiles. A visit to Tlaquepaque is the perfect day trip due to its proximity to the capital of Guadalajara. Spend an afternoon wandering the streets, picking up some hand-painted pottery, imbibing in local fare, and taking in the sights and sounds of this quaint municipality that will give you a true taste of Mexico.
A visit to Tlaquepaque is not complete without watching live mariachi, the famed Mexican folk music, at El Parián, a cluster of restaurants circled around the central bandstand. Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this authentic local experience!
Get your culture on when you explore the center of Tlaquepaque. Visit El Jardín Hidalgo, which has a large statue of the eponymous, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who led the Mexican War of Independence.
Wander the colorful neighborhood and get a taste for the famed local street art. And maybe pick up a gift, or two…
Stroll on Independencia Street where you'll find galleries, museums, restaurants, and authentic, delicious Mexican food. You pretty much can’t go wrong here.
Visit the Museum of Ceramics, which was founded in 1954 to preserve and promote indigenous art. Explore the wide array of Mexican art on display. What’s best? There’s free entry!
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