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 Guadalajara |
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• Area: 190 km²
• Region: Jalisco
• Population: 2,000,000 (approx.)
• Local Time: GMT - 6 (GMT-5 from the first Sunday in April until the second to last Sunday in October)
• Official Language: Spanish
• Currency: Mexican New Peso (MXN)
• Characteristics:
- 25 percent of the national economy, is the second largest city in Mexico |
Guadalajara is known as the "City of Roses." It is green, sophisticated, and charming. Parks, fountains, plazas, and museums are located throughout the city.
Guadalajara, Mexico's pearl of the west, is an incredibly diverse and stately city with amazing qualities, both modern and historic, that embrace all who visit. For a city that is not a resort, Guadalajara offers a very pleasant surprise to the unsuspecting tourist. Guadalajara is an ideal vacation destination for the traveler who is seeking a change of pace from the sometimes overwhelming resort scene.
Being in the second largest city in Mexico which boasts a population of over 3 million, you are constantly reminded that Guadalajara is a busy metropolis, and a major Mexican business center. Although this city beats to a busy pace, things here have a way of seeming to always remain serene. There are many places in Guadalajara where you will feel like you have stepped back in time to a different era.
Guadalajara is a city of monuments, parks and flowers, fountains, and tree lined avenues a city alive with subtle attractions that can keep the first time visitor entertained for weeks. Guadalajara's history dates back to the 16th century, and the rich heritage of Mexico's colonial gem is evident everywhere you look.
The Guadalajara area is known as the birthplace of the world famous Mariachi bands and also as the home of the Mexican Hat Dance. Nearby is the town of Tequila. Everyone knows or should be able to guess, what this town is famous for. The area around Guadalajara is mainly known for the Mexican craftsmen that turn out countless handmade items that are treasured the world over.
Guadalajara's month-long October Festival attracts visitors from all over the world and performers from all over Mexico for a wide variety of music, cultural and artistic events and craft exhibits.
Guadalajara is a great vacation destination for visitors seeking a taste of authentic Mexican culture combined with numerous activities and the modern comforts only a big city can provide. A two-week vacation in Guadalajara can easily go by too quickly, and you will, most likely, discover that you are not quite ready to leave this marvelous city. |
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| Guadalajara is situated about 5000 feet above sea level, resulting in a pleasantly temperate climate, often described as an "eternal spring". |
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Catedral: Catedral is located on Avenida Alcalde between Avenida Hidalgo and Morelos, in Guadalajara
Having taken fifty-seven years to build, it was dedicated to the "Assumption" in 1618. In 1750, its facade was destroyed by an earthquake, but was later rebuilt. An intriguing combination of Baroque, Churrigueresque and Neoclassical architectural styles, the cathedral is the focal point of central Guadalajara. The interior is a showcase of 16th to 18th century Spanish art and includes the famous 17th century painting by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, "The Assumption of the Virgin", which hangs in the sacristy. |
| Instituto Cultural Cabanas: This neo-classical landmark, designed by Manuel Tolsa, originally served as an orphanage from 1810 until 1979, after which the building became a cultural venue and an art school. The walls and dome of the main chapel are adorned with a series of murals painted by Jose Clemente Orozco, including his renowned work, "The Man of Fire". The cultural center also hosts permanent and visiting art exhibits. |
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Lake Chapala and Ajijic: Thirty-three miles (53 kilometers) south of Guadalajara, set in the beautiful landscape of the Sierra Madre Mountains and with a pleasant climate, Lake Chapala is Mexico's largest natural lake. The pre-colonial fishing village of Ajijic on the lake's sunny northern shore, has an easy-going and relaxed atmosphere and provides an excellent opportunity for handicraft shopping. |
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| 1995 |
Koreans in Guadalajara offered Sister City relationships |
| April 6, 1996 |
Guadalajara's mayor visited Daejeon |
| April 18, 1997 |
Daejeon delegates visited Guadalajara and established a Sister City Relationship Agreement |
| May 1997 |
Established a Cultural Cooperation Agreement between Paichai University in Daejeon and Guadalajara University |
| October 28, 1997 |
Guadalajara University Chairman visited Daejeon |
November 27, 1997 -
December 6, 1997 |
Performance by Daejeon City', Dancing Group of 39 in Mexico |
May 23, 1999 -
May 30, 1999 |
The 17 member Guadalajara Art Group performed in Daejeon |
October 7, 1999 -
October 11, 1999 |
Daejeon attended the '99 Guadalajara Sister City Relationship Meeting |
| July 2002 |
Visited to Guadalajara by economy cadre (mayor and 17 others) |
| October 2003 |
Participated of vice major and others at the Guadalajara sister city festival (4 people) |
| October 2004 |
The Chairman of Sister Cities and his suite attended the 2004 Guadalajara Sister City Festival |
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- Exchange performance art group
- Promoting overseas markets
- Active relationships between colleges
- Cooperated in opening trade shows. |
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