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    Tlaquepaque

    Mexico

    Tlaquepaque

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    San Pedro Tlaquepaque borders Guadalajara directly to the southeast, known for its ceramics, glass, and galleries.

    by Felix Gillen

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    San Pedro Tlaquepaque borders Guadalajara directly to the southeast, known for its ceramics, glass, and galleries. Its center, including the pedestrian Calle Independencia, Jardín Hidalgo, and the Parián, has been a Pueblo Mágico since 2018. Evenings, Mariachis play in the Parián; by day, you can browse shops and workshops.

    Sights in Tlaquepaque

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    Attraction

    1Independence Street

    The pedestrian zone is the main axis of the historic center. The old houses with courtyards are home to galleries, ceramic and glass shops, restaurants, and the Museo Regional de la Cerámica.
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    Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol
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    2Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol

    The Parish Church of Saint Peter, the city's patron saint, stands on the north side of Jardín Hidalgo. It is the focal point of the festivities around the Day of San Pedro at the end of June.
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    3Jardín Hidalgo

    The tree-lined main square of Tlaquepaque lies between the Parroquia San Pedro and the Santuario de la Soledad. Locals rest on the benches, while vendors all around sell snacks and ice cream.
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    Museum

    4Regional Museum of Ceramics

    The Ceramics Museum on Calle Independencia displays pottery from Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and other towns in Jalisco. It also features a room with Wixárika art, hand-blown glass, and a recreated Mexican kitchen from around 1900.
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    5Centro Cultural El Refugio

    The former hospital, built from 1859, operated until 1979 and was converted into a cultural center in 1984. On approx. 10,000 sqm with courtyards, exhibitions, courses and events are held.
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    City walks in Tlaquepaque

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Tlaquepaque: Where Art Comes Alive

    Discover Tlaquepaque, the charming artists' town near Guadalajara, on a walk that leads you deep into its artistic heart. Immerse yourself in a world of colors, sounds and authentic craftsmanship as you explore picturesque lanes and lively squares. This tour promises an unforgettable experience full of Mexican charm and creativity.

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    Essen & Trinken

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    TlaquePasta Restaurant

    Restaurant with pasta and Italian-Mexican cuisine on Calle Reforma, south of the center.
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    El Tacote

    Taquería with Bar on Calle Reforma, a few streets south of Calle Independencia.
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    Kshitoo Sushi & Beer

    Sushi spot with beer on Calle Francisco de Miranda, near Calle Independencia.
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    Casa Luna

    Restaurant in a courtyard on Calle Independencia, about two blocks from Jardín Hidalgo. Contemporary Mexican cuisine features traditional flavors and complements them with Asian influences.
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    Real San Pedro

    A restaurant housed in an 18th-century mansion on Calle Independencia, just a short walk from Jardín Hidalgo. The Mexican cuisine focuses on quail, lobster, steaks, and Chamorro (pork hock).
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    Restaurant Casa Fuerte

    Restaurant on Calle Independencia, the pedestrian street in the historic center, half a block from the Museo Regional de la Cerámica. Upscale Mexican cuisine uses local ingredients in a unique way.
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    Food and Drink in Tlaquepaque

    In Tlaquepaque you eat the cuisine of Jalisco, often in courtyards with music.

    Birria

    Braised goat or beef in a flavourful broth, a specialty from Jalisco.

    Torta ahogada

    A bread roll with pork in a tomato and chili sauce, just like in nearby Guadalajara.

    Cantarito

    Tequila with citrus juice and lemonade, served in a clay mug, often ordered in Parián.

    Arts and Crafts and History

    HistoryTlaquepaque was long an independent town just outside Guadalajara. On June 13, 1821, Brigadier Pedro Celestino Negrete signed the Declaration of Independence here for what was then New Galicia, from which Jalisco emerged. The Centro Cultural El Refugio, built as a hospital from 1859, is now a cultural center.Ceramics and GlassPottery has shaped the town and neighboring Tonalá to this day. In the shops on Calle Independencia, you'll find painted ceramics, hand-blown glass, sculptures, and art from all over Mexico.ExcursionsTonalá: Neighboring town with a large artisan market held on Thursdays and Sundays.Guadalajara: Centro Histórico with its Cathedral and Hospicio Cabañas, accessible by light rail.

    Nightlife

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    El Parián

    The covered courtyard east of Jardín Hidalgo is lined with bars and restaurants. Mariachis play in the center, while guests enjoy food and drinks at the surrounding tables.
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    On the Road in Tlaquepaque

    The historic center is small and best explored on foot. Calle Independencia and Calle Juárez are partly pedestrianized and lead directly to Jardín Hidalgo and Parián.Mi Tren's Line 3 light rail connects Tlaquepaque with downtown Guadalajara and Zapopan, its Tlaquepaque Centro station just a few minutes' walk from the old town. Evenings, taxis from fixed stands or ride-hailing apps are handy.

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    Nearby

    Jalisco

    Jalisco

    Jalisco is located in western Mexico and stretches from the highlands around Guadalajara to 342 km of Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta. The state is home to Tequila and Mariachi: The agave landscape around the city of Tequila has been on UNESCO's World Heritage list since 2006. Additionally, there are Lago de Chapala, the country's largest freshwater lake, and the pottery and glass-blowing towns of Tlaquepaque and Tonalá.
    Guadalajara

    Guadalajara

    Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and was founded in 1542 at its current location. In the Centro Histórico, the Cathedral, Government Palace, Teatro Degollado, and Hospicio Cabañas with murals by José Clemente Orozco are located close together. West of that, Colonia Americana and Avenida Chapultepec reveal the city's younger face with cafes, bars, and buildings by Luis Barragán.
    Tequila (Stadt)

    Tequila (Stadt)

    The small town of Tequila lies about 60 km northwest of Guadalajara at the foot of the extinct volcano of the same name. Here, the major distilleries of José Cuervo and Sauza stand directly on the main square, with blue agave fields stretching to the town's edge all around. The Agave Landscape with its ancient distilleries was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2006, and since 2003, the town has held the title of Pueblo Mágico.
    Puerto Vallarta

    Puerto Vallarta

    Puerto Vallarta is a port and resort city of around 220,000 residents on Jalisco's Pacific coast, on Bahía de Banderas at the foot of the Sierra Madre Occidental. You come for the beaches, the Malecón boardwalk with its sculptures, and the Old Town, its whitewashed houses ascending the hillside around the Church of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. South of the Río Cuale is the Zona Romántica, home to Playa Los Muertos, the city's largest public beach.
    Lo de Marcos

    Lo de Marcos

    Lo de Marcos is a traditional fishing village on the Riviera Nayarit, north of San Pancho. Unlike Sayulita, the village is hardly geared towards tourism: You'll find a long sandy beach, simple fish restaurants and a quiet village life.

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