Guadalajara's History

The city was established in three other places before where it is now. The first settlement in 1532 was in Mesa del Cerro, now known as Nochistlán, Zacatecas. This site was settled by Cristobal de Oñate as commissioned by Nuño de Guzmán. The purpose of the city was to secure the recent conquests made and to provide defense against still-hostile natives. This site did not last long due to the lack of water, so in 1533, it was moved to a location near Tonalá. Four years later, Guzmán ordered that the village be moved to Tlacotán. While the settlement was here, Spanish king Charles V granted the coat of arms the city has today.


In 1560, royal offices for the province of Nueva Galicia were moved from Compostela to Guadalajara, as well as the bishopric. Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1561. In 1570, religious orders such as the Augustinians and the Dominicans arrived, which would make the city a center for evangelization efforts. The historic city center encompasses what was four centers of population, as the villages of Mezquitán, Analco and Mexicaltzingo were annexed to the Atemajac site in 1667.


Starts the construction of El Estadio Jalisco. 1958.


Estadio Municipal Oblatos. Deportive place of Guadalajara until 1960


Basilica de Zapopan with it's short towers.

Landmarks of more interest to visitors include the Basilica de Zapopan, the Catedral Metropolitana, the El Templo Expiatorio, and also the Palacio de Gobierno, La minerva.

 

The current life in Guadalajara is kind of quick. everyday it's a lot of trafic and every day it's increasing.
The night life is great. I'll name some of the most famous night places to visit.
Casa Bariachi
Bannanas club
Piso 21
El Callejon de los Rumberos
El Clutural Zapopan

Politics

 



Like other municipalities in Mexico, Guadalajara is governed by a municipal president, who exercises executive power for three consecutive years, this office is currently occupied by Jorge Aristóteles Sandoval Díaz candidate for the PRI. The legislature has the cabildo, formed by the form chosen by the candidate for mayor, made up of aldermen, who are not elected by the people by direct or indirect voting, but the return happens automatically if the mayor wins.
  The municipality is divided into five electoral districts for the purpose of election of representatives of the city in the federal legislature. These districts are the VIII, IX, XI, XIII and XIV of the state of Jalisco.

 

There are things to do in Guadalajara the year round, with many events, festivals and activities each month.

 

JANUARY: Three Kings Day

FEBRUARY: Anniversary of the City Feb 14th. Open-air concerts, live music and a marathon race.

MARCH: Feria de Tonala. Semana Santa.

APRIL:Semana Pascua

MAY: Labour Day May 1st. Puebla's Battle May 5th

JUNE: Fiestas de Tlaquepaque - mid-June to early July

JULY: Intermoda, it's a major fashion event at Expo Guadalajara.

AUGUST: Fiesta Internacional del Mariachi

SEPTEMBER: Independence Day sept 16th

OCTOBER: Maraton Internacional de Guadalajara. Romeria de la Virgen de Zapopan. Fiestas de   Octubre

NOVEMBER: Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara

DECEMBER: Christmas day. New Year's Eve Celebration.

 

Visit Guadalajara, it's a great experience.