Guadalajara is the country's second largest city, and has long been among the most important of Mexican cities economically and politically. Recently, it has come to be a favorite location for foreign vacationers and retirees. The climate here is said to be the be the nicest in the world.

The city offers all kind of attractions; dazzling civil and religious architecture; art and history museums and galleries; colourful parks, plazas and sidewalks; public markets and stores full of arts and crafts, enough and varied restaurant services, where typical Mexican dishes as well as international food can be savoured.