It's located by the colourful 'Tlaquepaque' sign on Calle Independencia at Av. Here you can pick up a map and inquire about any special events or performances taking place on the day of your visit. Walk the popular Calle Independencia , a vibrant pedestrian street lined with shops, restaurants and colourful decorations.
This is the most visited and in my opinion most beautiful area of Tlaquepaque. When travelling to Tlaquepaque as an independent day trip from Guadalajara, Calle Independencia is an ideal reference point to map to.
The galleries and shops along Calle Independencia have some really impressive displays but you may find that shopping in Tlaquepaque is more boutique than budget. The museum is small but free with varying local exhibits throughout the year and some examples of traditional ceramics. Entrance is off of Calle Independencia. We were there for mariachi from pm and, while the restaurants are quite calm during the day, things are said to pick up at night. Menus seem to be about the same at each restaurant though the food is nothing to write home about.
To truly escape from the bustle of Guadalajara, grab some helado de garrafa ice cream and find shade at the Jardin Hidalgo. On the second and fourth Friday of every month, the main streets of Tlaquepaque come to life with live music and dancing to celebrate noches de la ronda.
Tlaquepaque is less than 10kms southeast of Guadalajara and can be visited independently or with a guided tour. It can take up to 40 minutes, depending on traffic and your starting point in the city. Depending on your skills in Spanish and negotiating, you may be quoted double the Uber fare. If you find yourself at Guadalajara's new bus station with time to spare, the heart of Tlaquepaque is only about 20 minutes away from the terminal depending on traffic. We're nearing the end of our 99 Days in Mexico video series and surprises like Tlaquepaque remind me that, no matter how long we stay or how many times we come back, we'll never be able to see all of Mexico.
A Guide to Visiting Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. The Jardin Hidalgo is the large plaza in downtown Tlaquepaque. There are always street vendors selling foods and oftentimes there is an outdoor flea market selling all sorts of folk art and clothing. There is usually good food to be found outside of popular churches in Mexico.
The Jardin Hidalgo has two beautiful temples that make the perfect backdrop for selfies. The Refugio Cultural Center is an old charity hospital that was taken over by the government in the s and converted into a museum and public space. Given that it was a hospital with a psychiatric ward, there are plenty of Ghost stories to be told. Before the pandemic, there were nighttime ghost story tours and a lot of exhibitions of local artists. This is your standard Mexican market with three distinct sections.
The bottom floor has some tasty cheap eats that you will find in a traditional Mexican market. The ground floor is a grocery market with fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat vendors.
The third floor was the parking lot but has been turned into a flea market. This is the most affordable place to buy inexpensive souvenirs like pottery and carved wooden pieces.
I found the prices to be much more reasonable than the boutiques outside. The quality runs from cheap to middle of the road. If you want the best quality, it would be best to look in a gallery or boutique.
There is a carnival-like atmosphere because the bands bring circus performers in costumes and on stilts. You can expect lots of street food, a fair amount of alcohol, and a good time. Ranching is a very important industry in this part of Mexico and the farm animal festival is a big deal.
It is an industry trade show but also a touristic event with rodeos, bullfights, and lots of food. Ranchers know how to eat well and have a good time so the food will be rustic excellence. The atmosphere during the day is family-friendly but at night can turn heavy as copious amounts of tequila are consumed to banda music. The Expo Ganadera is usually held around the same time as the Fiestas de Octubre.
During the pandemic, it has been restricted to people working in the ranching industries. I am still waiting to hear if the edition will be open to the general public. In the month leading up to the Day of the Dead, you will see a lot of Mexican marigold flowers and altars built for our deceased loved ones. There are parades and lots of public art exhibitions to explore. In the public celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic but we hope that in there will be some form of public celebrations.
The San Pedro Tlaquepaque Fair is your typical country fair. There are sketchy rides, drunken carnies, and good times to be had by all. Going to Tlaquepaque is a favorite Sunday activity for the folks who live in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Region.
The restaurants are massive and several of them seat more than people. Birrieria Chololo is a major Guadalajara institution. There are a couple of locations but the original is located in the Las Juntas neighborhood of Tlaquepaque. The family has a rags to riches story of selling birria out of a street cart before they could purchase their first brick-and-mortar restaurant. This is one of the best tatemada birrias that you will taste in Jalisco. Tatemada means that it is cooked twice.
First, it is braised for a long time at a low temperature. Then, right before it is served, it is broiled to crispen the outer layer. Chololo serves their birria dry with traditional birria broth in a separate bowl. If you are not familiar with goat meat there is no better place to become a birria lover than at Chololo. Casa Luna is one of the most beautiful restaurants that I know of. They are highlighting local artisans with their design and regional gastronomy with their menu.
There is a stellar list of distilled agave spirits from small producers and a very modern cocktail program. This is one of my go-to places for chile en nogada during the season. The service is educated and the food is good. The dining area is one large covered, outdoor garden.
The food is good, the service can be a little slow when it is busy but the prices are fair. I always order the lamb and think that you should too! Real San Pedro is a high-end restaurant, offering what some might say are exotic food dishes such as alligator, wild boar, and goat meat dishes. The decoration is elegant with stone everywhere and lots of plants.
There is a nice breakfast buffet on Sunday mornings. There are some of the best you will find. I like the ones that are mixed with chayote, potato, broccoli, and cauliflower. Taking an Uber or a taxi to Tlaquepaque is the easiest way to get there when there is no traffic. Taxis — Taxi travel is very affordable in Mexico, in comparison to the USA, Canada and Europe, and so provides a viable means of public transportation in Mexico.
Your hotel can arrange taxis for you; some post their rates on a board in the lobby; taxi hotel rates are usually higher than cabs you hail off the street.
If you speak Spanish , you will have a distinct advantage and be able to negotiate a price with the driver. For detailed information, read the Mexperience guide to Taxi Travel in Mexico. Buses — There are regular local buses from Guadalajara to Tlaquepaque and the journey takes around minutes. Bus trips to local areas within about 50 miles of Guadalajara depart from the old bus station in Guadalajara, which is in the city center.
Connect to the Mexico Essentials section on Mexperience for information about traveling on Local Buses. Telephone: Connect to the guide about Communications in Mexico on Mexperience for detailed information about keeping in touch and the latest table of national dialing codes. For detailed information about exchanging and managing your money, read the Mexperience guide to Money in Mexico.
Read the Mexperience guide to Travel Insurance in Mexico for full details and links to specialist insurance suppliers. Google: Restaurants in Tlaquepaque. Some shops sell exclusive designs while others will offer more mainstream, but high quality, Mexican arts and crafts. The warmest times are April, May and June. The rainy season runs from June through to September. Rains tend to come in the afternoon, are relatively short and fierce and leave the evenings dry and cooled off.
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