| In the dead heat of summer, we all dream of being | | | | Make sure you set aside some time to shop till you |
| swept away to some far off exotic place. Take a trip | | | | drop. Downtown Guadalajara is a mecca for shopping. |
| to Guadalajara, Mexico, where you can be immersed | | | | Here you can find bohemian Mexican shirts, leather |
| in the romantic Spanish language, be tempted by | | | | goods, jewelry, Mexican home decor and rich candies. |
| Mexican cuisine, have the luxuries of shopping for | | | | All of these items can be found for cheap prices. If |
| Mexican decor in a big metropolitan city and be hours | | | | you or someone you know is brave enough, you can |
| away from a sparkling beach! Here you will read about | | | | also try to bargain with sellers to get an even better |
| all the enticing things to experience whilst in | | | | price on souvenirs and such! |
| Guadalajara, Mexico. | | | | Getting a little too hot out for you? Just a bus ride |
| When you get to this city rich with culture, you'll learn | | | | away and 3 short hours later, you will find yourself in |
| right away that you will get an authentic Mexican | | | | the exotic Puerto Vallarta. This is beautiful beach |
| experience. Guadalajara is not commercialized and | | | | boasts lots of sand, sun, cool waters and great |
| can be a challenging adventure for tourists who visit | | | | seafood. Make sure you check it out during your trip to |
| from around the world. It will help to know basic | | | | Guadalajara. |
| Spanish when you get here, to know some Spanish | | | | If you journey to Guadalajara, prepare yourself for a |
| speaking friends or to hire a guide. Many hotels and | | | | non cookie cutter experience. This city has very few |
| bed and breakfasts offer these types of services, so | | | | chain stores, more local mom and pop restaurants |
| make sure to take advantage of these opportunities. | | | | than you have ever seen, open air markets, cheaper |
| Make sure you dine out when you get here. The | | | | prices, and a predominantly Spanish speaking |
| atmosphere at night can be magical and romantic, | | | | population. Come here prepared for an adventure-to |
| while sitting near the balcony of a local GDL restaurant. | | | | immerse yourself in a new language, to try new foods, |
| Sip some fine tequilas or horchatas while digging in to a | | | | to travel the city searching for bargains, to experience |
| carne asada with all the trimmings. Sample a torta | | | | the rolling hills as you travel to the beach. Be prepared |
| ahogada and a margarita and be instantly transported | | | | to be swept away by Guadalajara, Mexico. |
| away to a time when life was rich and simple. | | | | |