Colonia Americana (Chapultepec corridor)
Guadalajara, Mexico
One of the oldest neighbourhoods, packed with hotels and restaurants in beautifully renovated buildings dating back to 1915, with the Chapultepec corridor…
Places in Colonia Americana (Chapultepec corridor)
- La Tequila Cocina de México Offering authentic Mexican cuisine.
- La Chata de Guadalajara Known for its delicious breakfasts and vibrant atmosphere.
- Chapultepec corridor specialty coffee The city's best specialty coffee scene along the 1 km stretch of Avenida Chapultepec.
- Matilde Mi Amor Offers specialty drinks in the fashionable Chapultepec corridor.
- De la O Cantina Offers a tropical Mexican bar experience.
Practical notes for Guadalajara
- Best time to visit
- October to April offers dry, mild weather for exploring the Chapultepec corridor and Tlaquepaque.
- Getting around
- Guadalajara's Colonia Americana and Chapultepec corridor are walkable, with San Pedro Tlaquepaque a 20-minute drive from the Historic Center.
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MX$)
- Language
- Spanish. English is common in tourist areas.
- Timezone
- CST (UTC-6)
- Current trends
- On Thursday evenings, Avenida Chapultepec pedestrianizes for Jueves de Chapultepec, a street fair with vendors and live music, while Demetria Hotel's design hotel and excellent restaurant located in Chapultepec reflects the neighbourhood's growing status as Guadalajara's most fashionable district.
Other neighborhoods in Guadalajara
- San Pedro Tlaquepaque — The craft and gallery district, a pedestrian craft village with 19th-century mansions converted into galleries, studios, and restaurants.
- Zapopan — Home to full-service hotels including the Hilton and Presidente InterContinental.
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