Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Tlaquepaque Mexico

Historically San Pedro Tlaquepaque, is a city and the surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It currently has a few forest areas where species of acacia, palo dulce and granjeno predominate The city of Tlaquepaque was designated "Pueblo Mágico" in 2018.[7] It is a resort focused on the crafts of pottery, textiles and [blowing glass]. Its streets and walkers are adorned with various Casonas of the last century, in addition to colonial constructions, the Tapatío Tour arrives at the municipality on one of its routes. Tlaquepaque features El Parián, a large plaza flanked by columned arcades and surrounded by restaurants and bars. The main square in the city centre is known as El Jardín Hidalgo ("Hidalgo Garden"), named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the "Father of Mexican Independence." A larger-than-life statue of Hidalgo dominates the square. Other main features include the two important churches, El Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Solitude) and San Pedro (Saint Peter), and the Benito Juárez market. Tlaquepaque is known for its mariachi bands. During the annual San Pedro festivities, El Jardín is filled with stalls and street sellers. On the day of San Pedro itself, towering firework-festooned structures known as the Castillo ("castle") and Toro ("bull") are set alight.
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Recommended airport
Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Intl (GDL)
Nearby destinations
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco a 6.55 km
  • Chapala a 37.27 km
  • Zapopan a 12.07 km

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