Things to do in Guadalajara

Attractions, tours and experiences in Guadalajara, Mexico, ordered by how much they are worth your time — and flagged where you should book ahead.

• Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara) — stadium. FIFA 26 host venue. 4 matches scheduled including the Group A South Korea vs Czechia opener.
• Centro Histórico & Cathedral — landmark. Walkable historic center with the iconic 16th-century cathedral, Teatro Degollado, and Hospicio Cabañas (UNESCO).
• Tequila Town (Day Trip) — food. 60-min drive — birthplace of tequila. Tour the Jose Cuervo or Sauza distilleries, see agave fields.
• Plaza de la Liberación — fan_zone. Planned FIFA Fan Festival site. Historic plaza in the Centro Histórico — surrounded by cathedral, theatre, and government palace.
• Tlaquepaque — neighborhood. Artisan town within Guadalajara metro — colonial architecture, mariachi, ceramics, mezcal tastings.
• Mercado Libertad (San Juan de Dios) — food. Largest covered market in Latin America — 2,800+ stalls of food, crafts, tequila, leather goods.
• Lake Chapala (Day Trip) — viewpoint. Mexico's largest lake — 45-min drive south. Expat town, lakefront restaurants, weekend escape.

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