SpainGuadalajara ( GWAH-də-lə-HAR-ə, Spanish: [ɡwaðalaˈxaɾa] ) is the capital and most populous city of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the Americas. Guadalajara has the second-highest population density in Mexico with over 10,361 people per km2, surpassed only by Mexico City. Within Mexico, Guadalajara is a center of business, arts and culture, technology and tourism; as well as the economic center of the Bajío region.
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Climate in Guadalajara
Best time to visit: May–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Guadalajara
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Guadalajara; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripAlcala De Henares
Spain
24 km≈ 30 min
Day tripTorrejon De Ardoz
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33 km≈ 40 min
Day tripSan Sebastian De Los Reyes
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40 km≈ 45 min
Day tripCoslada
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40 km≈ 45 min
Day tripAlcobendas
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41 km≈ 45 min
Day tripMadrid
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51 km≈ 1 h
Day tripGetafe
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60 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripLeganes
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61 km≈ 1 h 10 min
From Guadalajara you can reach Alcala De Henares (24 km), Torrejon De Ardoz (33 km), San Sebastian De Los Reyes (40 km), Coslada (40 km) and Alcobendas (41 km) in about 30 min to 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Guadalajara
The most pleasant months are May to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 19°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.