Guadalajara, Guadalajara hueles a pura tierra mojada! (8)
Foundation
Guadalajara is not a common city it had 4 different foundations.
Nochistlan
This place was the first in wich Guadalajara was established in the area known as Mesa del Cerro , nowadays known as San Juan. It was founded in January 5th by Cristobal de Oñate comissioned by Nuño de Guzman.
Tonala.
In the order of Juan de Oñate, who was commissioned by his father mayor of the new town, in May 24 of 1533, it was ordered that the foundation was made in the vicinity of Tonala. So, by the day of August 8 1533, Guadalajara was in its second seat.
Tlacotán
After two years of being in that village and after constant attacks from indigenous groups, Nuño de Guzmán ordered Tlacotán to be founded close by March, 1535. The new city was attacked on September 28, 1541 by the Indians who had participated in the War of Mixtón. Cristobal de Oñate, then governor of the city organized a battle against the natives of which were victorious the new inhabitants of Guadalajara. They thought then move it to el Valle de Atemajac, this valley ran the river now known as San Juan de Dios and was a safer place to be defended from attack of the natives.
Guadalajara
Finally, on February 14, 1542 he founded the city of Guadalajara on the site where it is now, settling, plus Cristobal de Oñate, 63 families from the peninsula, formed by six Extremadura, 15 portugueses.16 Castilians, Basques 11, 13 Andalusian and 9 mountaineers. Installed first of the current council Guadalajara, chaired by Miguel de Ibarra Biscay.
Guadalajara
Finally, on February 14, 1542 he founded the city of Guadalajara on the site where it is now, settling, plus Cristobal de Oñate, 63 families from the peninsula, formed by six Extremadura, 15 portugueses.16 Castilians, Basques 11, 13 Andalusian and 9 mountaineers. Installed first of the current council Guadalajara, chaired by Miguel de Ibarra Biscay.
Towns Around
Guadalajara has grown a lot since its foundation and due to the growth the metropolitan area is comoposed by Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Tlajomulco, El Salto y Juanacatlan de los Membrillos.
Tlaquepaque
Zapopan
Tlajomulco
Tonala
El Salto
Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos
Old Times ...
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Famous Landmarks
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| The first landmark that I would put is Plaza de la Liberacion, because there you could find The Catedral of Guadalajara, is located in the downtown of the city. |
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| Los Guachimontones, one of the most important archaeological sites in western Mexico, whose magic is felt since you arrive, you sit around your kiosk unique architecture and let yourself be enveloped by his very particular range of sounds. |
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| Glorieta Chapalita, is located in Av. Guadalupe passing Lazaro Cardenas.It can be seen every Sunday a small "flea market culture" in which beautiful art paintings are sold , the garden is very well maintained and in the kiosko is a small student band brightening the place. |
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| Instituto Cultural Cabañas, located in the downtown of the city. This place has a lot of history, is a neoclassical building, emblematic of the Mexican city of Guadalajara. Inside are kept some murals by José Clemente Orozco. It was declared in 1997 a World Heritage Site by Unesco. |
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| Teatro Degollado, is located in the downtown of the city. Is a building of mid-nineteenth century, located in the Mexican city of Guadalajara. The building regularly hosts concerts, concerts, dance performances and contemporary classical. It is also the headquarters of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jalisco. |
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| Puente Matute Remus, is located in Lazaro Cardenas and Av. Guadalupe. Is one of the new attractives of Guadalajara. |
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The Second landmark would be La MInerva, is located in Av. Valarta and it represents "Justice, Wisdom and Fortitude guard this loyal city".
XX CENTURY
During this time begins its development Guadalajara, Jalisco governor, Agustín Yáñez, promoted respect for human life, stating that this respect is necessary for peace, private property and the municipality. With engineer Jorge Matute Remus, as mayor, from 1953 to 1956 was built here the first country bus station, located on Calle R. Michel, between February 5 and Los Angeles, the work of Mr. Miguel Aldana Mijares.
On January 31 of 1960 was opened the Estadio Jalisco, with a capacity for approximately thirty-five thousand espectadores.In 1970 was expanded to sixty-five thousand.
In 1968, during the government of Francisco Medina Ascencio (1965-1971), when the country was in full harmony and development (before the XIX Olympiad that year took place in Mexico), began a period of violence and social disruption.
From 1970 until 1990 all that happened in Guadalajara were guerrillas and economic crisis, it was kind of a bad period but everything get a little better for a few years because then it came..
Guillermo Cosio Vidaurri (1989-1992), who made some important works. Unfortunately it is the serious problem of the explosions in the Sector Reforma in Guadalajara on April 22, 1992, caused by the presence of gas in the drain. For this reason, left without fulfilling his term, and was succeeded Carlos Rivera Aceves (1992-1995), whose most important work was several road works.
And finally in 1994 came the biggest crisis ever in Mexico, with this one many people couldnt finish paying all their bills and loans to the banks.
An after that everything got so much better in Guadalajara Jalisco.
Current and Night Life
Guadalajara has a lot of variety if your trying to have fun with your friends in the day or well at night, so lets start.
Chapultepec: Is the street were you can find almost evrything that you want, there are Cafes, Bars, Discoteques, restaurants and more! it has day life as well as night life, is a pretty good option if you are looking for something to do.
Selva Magica: Is the Roller Coaster park, there you can have a lot of fun for all ages.
Zoo of Guadalajara: Another big attraction, is the biggest zoo in Mexico, has a lot of animals variety and so much more.
Natural Adventure: Is the adventures park as it says in the name, it is for all ages, but most of all for kids. You will have so much fun.
Malls: Plaza Galerias, La Gran Plaza, Ciudadela, Plaza del Sol, Andares, Pabellon, Centro Magno, Forum Tlaquepaque, etc you can find great stores for shopping
Now the night life..
Bar Lola Lolita: Is one of the most popular bar now.
BlackCherry Grand: Is the most famous and exclusive club in the country. It brings together the best national and international DJs, bringing cutting edge music only.
Bosse: A Disco designed for the youngest with a fine and fun environment and also their prices are very affordable.
Chalet: This bar has an option for young people and adults who love contemporary distinctive places out yet fun.
Vango: The best atmosphere and glamor. Saturdays partners. Vango is a club, not every club is classic but also modern, retaining its essence generations.
Verdu: Wide range of national and international drinks, as well as preparations and unique blends of the house.
Mala Noche No: Retro Bar, with music from the 60's 70's 80's 90's and live piano with the voice of Marco Araos. Ambient atmosphere and great memories to share with friends, birthday parties, dinner, dancing and singing.
Old Jacks Studio: A place where you combine rock and roll, motorcycles and whiskey with afternoon coffee and beer garden. Excellent location, with terraces and snacks, music, Rock Live.
Political Life
Due to the growth of the urban area, the metropolitan area consists of the following municipalities:
Guadalajara, Zapopan,Tonala, Tlaquepaque, Tlajomulco de Zuniga, El Salto, Juanacatlan and Ixtlahuacán de los membrillos. Each municipality is governed by a popularly elected mayor and a three-year term.
The mayors, along with a group of aldermen Cabildo name, form a council. In this sense every urban and suburban municipality is autonomous, and what unites towards metropolitan area is the Metropolitan Council, which is composed of the municipalities mentioned above and is governed by the state governor. This group's function is to see problems and solutions in urban and mainly solve together. Each township is divided into zones, these have the function of the ordering of the overall urban planning, Guadalajara has the following seven areas: Centre, Minerva, Huentitán, Oblates Olympic Tetlán and Cruz del Sur.
In the same way, the metropolitan area is divided into four sectors: Juárez, Hidalgo, Freedom and Reform.
And here the name of all the mayors in Guadalajara:
As we can see in 1995 Guadalajara changes from PRI to PAN this is because in 1994 came a really dufficult crisis that made a lot of people to loose their jobs and to elevate their bills and loans to just make them impossible to pay, and added to these came the explosions of 1992 in Guadalajara by that time the mayor of GDL was from PRI too, so that made the people not trust in them and try another option like it was PAN.
Famous Dates and Events.February 14th - Guadalajara Foundation.The last week of August and the first week of September - El Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charreria.May - Festival Cultural de Mayo(music) is placed in Teatro Degollado.November - Feria Internacional del Libro en Guadalajara.October - Fiestas de Octubre.October 12th - Romeria (Virgen de Zapopan)As you can see Guadalajara is a real city, it counts with lot of attractions that make the tourist more interest about it. I'm really proud of being from here, because this is the place were most of the mexican traditions born and where most of most popular and succesful people were born, thats why I'm ORGULLOSAMENTE TAPATIA. |
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