Guadalajara is nestled in the lush Atemajac Valley in the foothills of the Sierra
Madre Occidental mountain range, embodies the essence of
traditional Mexican culture. The city - Mexico’s second-largest and one
of Latin America’s wealthiest - is an impressive metropolis whose
manufacturing industry has earned it the nickname of Mexico’s Silicon
Valley. Its vibrant
cultural and intellectual life has made it a magnet for foreign
students. Last but not least, the city takes pride in being the
birthplace of Mariachi music.
Guadalajara offers everything from historic sites and remarkable
museums (more than 20) to traditional architecture and elegant
monuments which attest to its nearly 500 years of history.
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