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The second-largest city in Mexico, birthplace of mariachi, and home of the Mexican Hat Dance—Jarabe Tapatio, locally—this capital of the state of Jalisco is more recently known as the country's "Silicon Valley." Its rich history spans back to 1542, when it was founded by royal Spanish decree; the history, culture, and colonial splendor are an urban complement to the more commonly visited coasts. With a minimum of 15 languages spoken by its original pre-colonial inhabitants, Guadalajara's diverse influences are far-reaching. More than 40 consulates are present among its many parks, signature plazas, and baroque Government Palace. Not far from the cathedral, no fewer than eight world-recognized universities attract students and scholars, and craftsmen ply their trade even in this modern age. Artists, including fashion designers, also flock to this destination, which hosts the country's biggest event in fashion, Intermoda. A city whose graceful arcades, bubbling fountains, winding promenades, lovely architecture, and mariachi bands arenever far, inspiration is just as close in Guadalajara. GUADALAJARA Mexico's Silicon Valley Circunvalacion División del Norte Av. Manuel Avila Camacho Circunvalacion Atemajac Av. Federalismo Andrés Terán Av. de las Americas Ignacio Ramirez Av. Alcalde Plan de San Luis Fidel Velásquez Sánchez Juan Manuel Herrera y Cairo Av. Mexico Av. Mexico Jesus Garcia Acueducto Juan Palomar y Arias Av. Vallarta Av. Vallarta Cuauhtemoc Av. Moctezuma Av. Guadalupe Av. Hidalg0 Hospital Hospital Juárez República Calzada Independencia Norte Calzada Independencia Sur Calzada Enrique Diaz de L e ón A v. de l a Pa z Av. Adolfo Lopez Mateos Norte Av. Adolfo Lopez Mateos Av. Niños Heroes Circ. Santa Edwiges Calz. Lazaro Cardenas Av. Terr a nova C i r c . A . Yá ñez Calzada Revo l ución Av. Otero Av. de l os Maestros Fray J. S er r o Plaza de Armas Plaza la Normal Irene Ro b l e d o G a rcia Belisario Pabl o V aldez Javier Mina Cor r egi d o ra Olimpica Gigantes Eje Porfirio Aquiles Serdán José Luis Verdia del Ejército P r ovid e ncia Pabl o N er u da M ar E geo P atri a Av. de l a P atri a N aci o n e s Un i das Pa s eo d e l Pr a do M o n tevideo Florencia Manuel Acuña Paseo Lomas A l t a s de l as Ros as Azatlán N i ño O brero Sta. Ter es a d e Jesús Mezquite Colón 8 de Julio Inglaterra Av . de la Patri a Sur Alcalde Park Los Colomos Park Agua Azul Park Morelos Park to airport 0 1 mile 0 1 km HOTEL RIU PLAZA GUADALAJARA O O O O H Only a mile from the Gran Plaza Fashion Mall and less than two from the Guadalajara Expo, this imposing, 42-floor building houses exquisitely decorated rooms with free wireless Internet, a work desk, easy chair, TV with multimedia connections, and full modern bathrooms. Upper-floor rooms have panoramic views over the city. 1 CAMINO REAL GUADALAJARA O O O O Camino Real Guadalajara has an area of over 43,000 square feet, with gardens and recreational facilities that give the guests the opportunity to enjoy a natural environment with freedom. The hotel has 198 rooms and seven suites that embrace the tree-filled horizontal complex of Camino Real Guadalajara. Other services offered are four pools, gym, business center, tobacco shop, valet parking, and barber shop. 2 PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL GUADALAJARA O O O O From this beautiful glass tower ideal for business executives or tourists looking to rest, enjoy the city's cultural activities, gastronomic variety, luxury, and entertainment. The details in its contemporary architecture and its spa— one of the best in the city and offering a delightful variety of treatments and amenities—make it a memorable stay. AAA Four Diamond. 3 Guadalarjara | 37 3 1 2

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