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architecture of the 20th-century began to threaten Guadalajara's
historical integrity and in an effort to preserve the history
and culture of the city the government declared the 30-square-block
downtown area a cultural sanctuary. Later a private trust was
formed to care for the city's historical monuments. Apart from
the city center there are a number of attractions around the city.
Basílica
De La Virgen De Zapopan is
a huge church, with an ornate facade and a tiled dome.
Close to the basilica is Museo Huichol, a small gallery and shop
featuring the exquisite handicrafts of the Huichol Indians.
Please
note that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found
to the right of this pages. 
 Cathedral:
Construction of the cathedral started in the 1500s and it was
consecrated in 1618. The yellow-tiled spires were rebuilt in the1800s
after it was destroyed by an earthquake. The church is an intriguing
mix of Baroque, Gothic, and other styles, as a result of redesign
and reconstruction over time.
Casa-Museo
López Portillo:
The home of the famous López Portillo family now converted
into a museum. On display are the personal belongings and works
of the writers and politicians of the Lopez family including José
López Portillo who was the president of Mexico from 1976
to 1982.
Museo
Regional De Guadalajara:
This is the State Museum containing artifacts and memorabilia
that trace the history of western Mexico
 Iglesia
De San Agustín:
The venerable St. Augustine Church is one of the oldest churches
in the city. It has been remodeled many times since it was built.
The building adjacent to the church is the School of Music, a
part of the University of Guadalajara.
Instituto
Cultural Cabañas: The
Instituto Cultural Cubanas was designed by the architect Manuel
Tolsa and served as orphanage in 1853. It is now a center for
music and art with permanant and revolving exhibits. One of Guadalajara's
famous artists, Jose Orozco, painted murals and cartoons inside
the Cubanas.
 Museo
De Arqueología De Occidente De México:
The Archaeological Museum of Western Mexico houses pottery and
other artifacts used by ancient civilizations of the area.
Museo
De Cera is a wax museum
in the historic downtown area.
 Museo
De La Ciudad De Guadalajara:
Is a series of rooms of a colonial home with informative artwork
and artifacts on display along with reproductions of documents
about the city's development from pre-Hispanic times through the
20th century.
Museo
Del Periodismo Y De Las Artes Gráficas:
Is Guadalajara's first printing press. On display are historic
newspapers, printing presses, recording equipment, and a complete
television studio.
 Museo
Regional De Guadalajara:
This is the State Museum containing artifacts and memorabilia
that trace the history of western Mexico
Palacio De Gobierno, Palacio
Municipal, Parque Agua Azul, the Guadalajara Zoo, Planetario Severo
Díaz Galindo, Plaza De Los Mariachis, Teatro Degollado,
Barranca De Oblatos are a few of the other sites of interest.
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