The city is blessed with a climate that is as warm as the smiles of its outgoing inhabitants. Many Mexican features and traditions originated in Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city. They include Mariachi music, tequila, the Mexican rodeo, broad-brimmed sombrero hats and the Mexican Hat Dance. These traditions are still alive and well, and can be seen everywhere. Guadalajara is bright, modern, well-organized and unpolluted.
Visitors can always find interesting things to do.
Guadalajara celebrated its 450th anniversary in 1992. Throughout the years, the city has grown rich in history, and to this day, many of the most historic and beautiful of Guadalajara's buildings still stand as reminders of the significance Guadalajara has had and continues to have on Mexico. Some other popular tourist attractions in Guadalajara are the Metropolitan Cathedral, Degollado Theater, Guadalajara Zoo , and Plaza Tapatia. Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco. Guadalajara also has significant economic and cultural importance.