Things to do in guadalajara this weekend

Guadalajara may be Mexico's second largest city and the capital of the state of Jalisco, but it is a city that has still managed to preserve the independent character of a town conscious of its own traditions.

The city exudes a distinct European atmosphere, with wide tree-lined boulevards, leafy plazas, Spanish-influenced architecture, and sidewalks humming with activities and attractions.

But Guadalajara is also famous as a center of mariachi music, and is a stronghold of Charreadas, the Mexican version of the rodeo.

The Tapatios, as the people of Guadalajara call themselves, celebrate the popular folk dance, known as Jarabe Tapatio.

These three things together are often what travelers imagine when they think of Mexican folk traditions, and Guadalajara is at the heart of them all.

It's also an easy city to explore, thanks to its mild subtropical climate.

It's easy to navigate, as well, thanks to the city center's four magnificent squares, handily connected and arranged in the

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