Guadalajara's Downtown Most Bohemian Hood: Colonia Americana
Tour description
Ok, you are already familiar with the most known downtown landmarks of Guadalajara… So, are you ready for more? Join me in this free 2h walk through Colonia Americana, the most vibrant district of the city, recognized by Time Out magazine as the “World’s Coolest Neighborhood 2022”.
On this tour, we’ll do a deep dive into the most representative monuments and picturesque “Porfiriato’s” (1900s) mansions, the MUSA ( Art Museum of the University of Guadalajara), its hidden corners, and secret stories; then you will understand why it is considered the most trendy spot in the city.
Our tour starts in front of the Ex Convento del Carmen Fountain, in downtown, and finishes at Chapultepec Avenue, the heart of the Colonia Americana.
Food and drinks, music and dance. All is set for a memorable time with friends and family walking around bars and international restaurants day or night. You may want to enjoy a morning stroll and breakfast, or you might be interested in having a fun night out. This neighborhood has it all.
Stops included in the tour:
- Ex Convento del Carmen
- Expiatorio Church
- Art Museum of the University of Guadalajara
- Americana’s Porfiriato Mansions
- American Embassy
- Plazoleta Libertad
- Plazoleta Juárez
- Chapultepec Avenue
Useful information for the traveler:
— We’ll do approximately 3.5 km (2.17 miles) of walking.
— No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.
— Sunscreen is recommended and may bring a hat or cap.
— If heavy rain, the tour will have to be rescheduled.
What will we see on this tour?
