Guadalajara was founded in the 16th century (1541) as part of Nueva Galicia, an autonomous kingdom of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The city center, or Centro Historico, is a treasure of Spanish colonial architecture including baroque, neoclassical, renaissance, and gothic styles. No trip to Jalisco is complete without taking a walking tour of downtown Guadalajara to get an idea of what the city was like centuries ago. See our Google reviews! Recommended day: Thursday to Satu