San Pedro Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque
A whimsical town famed for its handicrafts. Its colorful pedestrian streets are lined with pottery, glass and galleries, and the restaurants on El Parián square host mariachi performances.
Tlaquepaque lies about 7 km southeast of the city center. In the colonial era it was a summer retreat for the wealthy. Today Calle Independencia, a pedestrian street, is lined with craft shops, the gallery of sculptor Sergio Bustamante and glassblowing workshops, and colorful umbrellas are often strung overhead. At the center, El Parián is a large square open-air dining courtyard, where mariachi performances take place from the afternoon into the evening. Take Line 3 of the light rail to Tlaquepaque Centro station.
Opening hours
All day; shops about 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Arena Coliseo Guadalajara
- Hospicio Cabañas
- Mercado San Juan de Dios (Mercado Libertad)
- Plaza de los Mariachis
- Plaza Tapatía
- Templo de San Francisco & Capilla de Aranzazú
- Teatro Degollado
- Palacio de Gobierno de Jalisco