Architecture in the Colonia Americana, the bohemian neighborhood of Guadalajara

Guadalajara is more than its Historic Center, would you like to know more about the city? Join us for a walk through the Colonia Americana, a famous and emblematic place known as the bohemian neighborhood of Guadalajara. Discover it and find out why it was recognized as the coolest neighborhood in the world in 2022 by Time Out Magazine.

We will start our tour at an iconic museum of the city: the Museum of the Arts of the University (MUSA), where we can appreciate its beautiful French-style architecture and see some art exhibitions, as well as some impressive murals by one of Mexico's best painters: José Clemente Orozco. Then we will visit a beautiful neo-Gothic style temple considered one of the most beautiful not only in Guadalajara, but in all of Mexico: the Expiatory Temple.

Afterwards, we will walk through the streets of this neighborhood and you will understand why there are people from all over the world who come to stay or live here. You will be amazed by the beautiful houses here, with a very diverse architecture. This neighborhood is full of art, galleries, restaurants, and bars, it is a vibrant place with a lot of life both day and night. 

Some of the places we will visit are:

• Museum of the Arts of the University (MUSA)
• Expiatory Temple
• Vallarta Avenue
• Libertad Street
• Chapultepec Avenue
• Casa Clavigero