With new flight routes and hotel openings, there has never been
a better time to visit Mexico's
second largest city
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Home of iconic Mexican heritage including
mariachi and tequila, Guadalajara
is a vibrant, cosmopolitan destination recognized as the country's
cultural center. Each year, the city welcomes millions of
international visitors eager to explore its rich history, open air
artisanal marketplaces and unforgettable cultural experiences.
Traveling to Guadalajara from the U.S. and Canada is easier than ever, thanks to the
launch of several new flight routes, and in early 2024,
Guadalajara celebrated two new
hotel openings.
Happening June through September, here are four can't-miss
summer events in Guadalajara:
- Guadalajara Pride, June 15, 2024
- Each June, Guadalajara hosts one
of the largest Pride parades in Latin
America, attracting more than 100,000 attendees who gather
to celebrate and raise awareness for the human rights, history, and
visibility of LGBTQ+ people. The colorful parade features intricate
costumes and is followed by an afterparty in Liberation Square,
inclusive of live Pride-themed shows, drag performances and DJs.
Known as one of the most progressive cities in Latin America, Guadalajara has established itself as global
leader in LGBTQ+ tourism, thanks in part to anti-discrimination
laws, the legalization of same-sex marriage and the creation of a
Sexual Diversity Director role in state-level government. With more
than 50 LGBTQ+ businesses, the city also boasts the largest number
of LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs in the country.
- Guadalajara International Film
Festival, June 7-15, 2024 - The
International Film Festival in Guadalajara highlights the imagination of
renowned artists and filmmakers within Mexican and Ibero-American
cinema. The FICG is Latin
America's largest film event, showcasing over 280 films from
45 countries and drawing over 142,000 attendees annually. Founded
in 1986, the festival has hosted stars such as Eva Longoria and Salma
Hayek as well as established artists like Arturo Ripstein, Gabriel
Figueroa, María Félix, Jaime
Humberto Hermosillo, Silvia
Pinal, and others.
- International Mariachi and Charrería Festival, August 23-September 4, 2024 - Named an
"Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO, the International
Mariachi and Charrería Festival has become one of Guadalajara's most important cultural
traditions. This major event spans over 10 days and features more
than 500 Mariachi bands, spirited parades, art exhibits, Charro
demonstrations, and more. Since starting in 1994, thousands of
spectators attend the festival each year to enjoy performances by
some of the best mariachis in the world while also celebrating
Mexico's national sport,
Charrería, a Mexican-style rodeo.
- Guadalajara Open Akron 2024, September
9-15, 2024 - Experience world-class women's tennis at its
finest at the Guadalajara Open AKRON, a prestigious WTA 500-level
professional international-level tournament. Held on outdoor
hardcourts at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara's metro area of Zapopan, this thrilling event continues the
success of the 2021 WTA Finals in Guadalajara. Witness the top athletes in
women's tennis, such as Jessica
Pegula and Caroline Dolehide,
compete with unmatched skill and passion.
Traveling to Guadalajara from
the U.S. and Canada is easier than
ever, thanks to the launch of several new flight routes. In
January 2024, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International
Airport (GDL) began welcoming daily nonstop flights from
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). On
May 31, 2024, Flair Airlines will
resume twice weekly nonstop service from Vancouver International Airport (YVR),
scheduled on Mondays and Fridays. Flair Airlines also recently
announced expanded service to Guadalajara with the introduction of a nonstop
route from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scheduled to
launch in September 2024.
In early 2024, Guadalajara
celebrated two new hotel openings, which added more than 200 hotel
rooms to the city's diverse accommodation offerings.
- Located in the heart of Guadalajara's Historic District and housed in
a restored 1950's-era building, Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel
offers 26 well-appointed guestrooms, a bar and restaurant, luxury
spa, meeting room and gym. Concierge service is available to
coordinate a flawless experience on property as well as
unforgettable adventures around the city. Guests of Origen 438 are
steps away from some of the city's most iconic sites, such as the
Guadalajara Cathedral, Museo Cabañas and Teatro Degollado.
- Located next to the Guadalajara International Airport, the new
Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara is the first hotel located within the
airport's commercial zone and is the Hilton Garden Inn brand's 15th
hotel in Mexico. This 180-room
property offers guests on-the-go upscale and affordable
accommodations, as well as all-day-dining available at The Garden
Grille & Bar. Guests are just a 30-minute drive away from the
city's vibrant arts and culture experiences and world-renowned
gastronomy scene.
For more information about Guadalajara, please visit
www.visitagdl.com.
About Guadalajara
The birthplace of iconic Mexican heritage including tequila and
mariachi, Guadalajara is the
second largest city in Mexico and
considered the country's cultural center. Each year, tourists
travel to this cosmopolitan destination to experience a plethora of
attractions including nearby magical towns such as Tequila, where
the popular spirit is produced, and Tlaquepaque, home of exquisite artisanal
crafts and shops; explore colonial architecture; and visit museums
and small towns with exquisite crafts and artwork. Guadalajara is the capital of the state of
Jalisco, which is located in the
center of Mexico, 350 miles west
of Mexico City and 200 miles east
from Puerto Vallarta along the
Pacific Ocean.
Guadalajara is easily
accessible via the Miguel Hidalgo
International Airport (GDL), which is located 24 miles from the
city center of Guadalajara, with
non-stop daily flights from major markets across the United States and Canada.
Media Contact
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Consulting, 1 646 465 9784, jmcgettigan@ptgconsulting.com
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