Guadalajara

The Instituto's 106 rooms and 23 flower-filled patios now house art exhibitions. — Fodor's

Inaugurated in 1866, this magnificent theater was modeled after Milan's La Scala. — Fodor's

The museum is named after Pantaleon Panduro, who's considered the father of modern ceramics in Jalisco. — Fodor's

The most easily recognized building in Guadalajara is the cathedral, around which four open plazas form the shape of a Latin cross. — Frommer's

A symbol of Mexican popular culture, mariachis are quite at home in Guadalajara. — Michelin Guide

Rooms surrounding the tranquil interior patio of this bi-level colonial mansion contain artwork, artifacts, and documents about the city's development from pre-Hispanic times through the 20th century. — Fodor's

Has a permanent collection of modern art, which includes the works of many local artists. — Frommer's

Home to the Virgin (or Our Lady) of Zapopan: a 10-inch-high, corn-paste statue venerated as a source of many miracles. — Fodor's

The Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres, or Rotunda of the Illustrious Jaliscans, is a circle of 17 Doric columns and a monument to the region's favorite writers and revolutionaries. — U.S. News & World Report

The Plaza de Armas, on the south side of the cathedral, is a sweet place to rest and absorb the surrounding history. — Lonely Planet

This park's green space is consistently enjoyed by kids on the playgrounds, families watching performances at the outdoor concert stage called la concha (the shell) and recreational footballers. — U.S. News & World Report

On the edge of the jagged Barranca de Huentitán, the city's zoo has more than 1,500 animals representing 360 species. — Fodor's

Very presentable mid-range place. — Rough Guide

Very chic and ultra-deluxe small hotel in a suburban house with ten suites. — Rough Guide