Free tour

Architecture in the Colonia Americana, the bohemian neighborhood of Guadalajara

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Guadalajara

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Pablo

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Registered on 27 July 2022

I am originally from Guadalajara, I have always lived here, I am passionate about knowing the history and culture of the places I visit, and that is why I like to share the city where I live with others, so that they can make the most of their visit.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

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

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Av Juárez 975, Col Americana, Americana, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico

I will be outside the entrance door of the University Museum (MUSA) on Avenida Juárez, I will bring a pink umbrella.

Free entry

MUSA Museo de las Artes Universidad de Guadalajara

Free entry

Parroquia El Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento

Outside visit

House of Fans

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).