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Contests Opportunities
The government of GDL regularly offers contests to recognize local artists and creativity.
Public Holidays in Mexico 2025
And long weekends!
Mapping Violence
Fernanda Verduzco, a Communication Sciences student at ITESO has created a community map that helps to make violence visible and exposed in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (AMG) and to create a supportive community.
Guadalajara was selected by National Geographic as one of the 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025
Why Go Now: Revel in the sound of mariachi
The quintessentially Mexican music of mariachi, featuring costumed bands playing stringed instruments and trumpets, originated in Jalisco in the 19th century and has been added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience it firsthand in Guadalajara, Jalisco’s state capital, which hosts the International Mariachi and Charrería Festival for two weeks every August and September.
“We fill the city with celebration, folklore, and joy,” says Carlos Mateos, the festival’s general manager. Some 500 mariachi bands perform in the Teatro Degollado and public squares; there’s also parades, music workshops, and thrilling rodeo competitions of charrería, Mexico’s national sport.
The quintessentially Mexican music of mariachi, featuring costumed bands playing stringed instruments and trumpets, originated in Jalisco in the 19th century and has been added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience it firsthand in Guadalajara, Jalisco’s state capital, which hosts the International Mariachi and Charrería Festival for two weeks every August and September.
“We fill the city with celebration, folklore, and joy,” says Carlos Mateos, the festival’s general manager. Some 500 mariachi bands perform in the Teatro Degollado and public squares; there’s also parades, music workshops, and thrilling rodeo competitions of charrería, Mexico’s national sport.
Colonia Americana is named a Magical Neighborhood
The first neighborhood in Jalisco to join this program.
Ariel Film Awards 2024 Winners
The film that won the most awards was Totem with 5 Ariels.
1 in 3 Mexicans vulnerable to natural disasters
Roughly one third of Mexican residents and 30% of the country’s economy are vulnerable to at least three kinds of natural disasters and more must be done to be prepared, a powerful business council is warning.
Flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are among the disasters threatening much of Mexico.
Flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are among the disasters threatening much of Mexico.
Guadalajara fourth best late-night party city in the world
As the capital of a region that gave the world mariachi music and tequila, Guadalajara is a guaranteed good time – and locals agree. Nightlife in Guadalajara was rated the highest for quality out of every city on this list, with locals giving it a top score of 92 percent. A low affordability rating of 28 percent knocked the city back a few pegs in our ranking.
All motorcycle drivers must wear a certified helmet
👉 The average cost of certified helmets is about $2,000 pesos. The fine for being caught without a certified helmet is $3,200 pesos,
👉 Certified helmets can reduce the chances of death by up to 39% and the chances of serious injury by up to 72% in the event of an accident.
👉 The number of motorcycles in Mexico has increased significantly. While in 2018 there were 475,844 registered motorcycles, by the end of 2022 that figure rose to 733,824.
👉 Certified helmets can reduce the chances of death by up to 39% and the chances of serious injury by up to 72% in the event of an accident.
👉 The number of motorcycles in Mexico has increased significantly. While in 2018 there were 475,844 registered motorcycles, by the end of 2022 that figure rose to 733,824.
16 Million Tourists in Jalisco During the First Half of 2024
Thanks to a tourism promotion strategy, the state government has positioned the main beach, city and Magical Town destinations internationally . In the first half of 2019, the influx of visitors totaled 13 million 188 thousand tourists , while in the same period of 2024 it totaled 16 million 81 thousand visitors , which represents an increase of 21.9%.
Jalisco has seen an 18.6% increase in the number of air passengers compared to pre-pandemic 2019
👉 During the first half of 2024, six million passengers arrived by air to Jalisco.
👉 Through the Guadalajara International Airport, 4,178,000 passengers arrived through 31,508 flights, while, at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, 1,828,000 passengers arrived through 16,031 flights.
👉 Currently, Guadalajara International Airport has 60 air routes: 32 domestic flights and 28 international flights. Puerto Vallarta International Airport has 49 routes: 13 domestic and 36 international.
👉 Through the Guadalajara International Airport, 4,178,000 passengers arrived through 31,508 flights, while, at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, 1,828,000 passengers arrived through 16,031 flights.
👉 Currently, Guadalajara International Airport has 60 air routes: 32 domestic flights and 28 international flights. Puerto Vallarta International Airport has 49 routes: 13 domestic and 36 international.
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