Señor Guadalajara
601 Van Ness Ave. #E3217 San Francisco, CA 94102
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All About Guadalajara
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The Pearl of the West" is the affectionate name that the local residents
have for Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara. Located in the west-central
part of the country in the state of Jalisco, the beautiful Colonial city
of Guadalajara sits on a high plateau more than 5,000 feet above sea level.
The city was founded in 1542 by the Spanish conquistador, Nuno de Guzma n.
Even today, the downtown area of Guadalajara is filled with charming Colonial
buildings dating from the 1600's. Guadalajara today, is fast becoming a
center for many industries that have recently entered Mexico as a result
of NAFTA. (North American Free Trade Agreement) Many international companies
have chosen Guadalajara as their home base, instead of the capital of Mexico
City, because of the quality of life it offers and its strategic location.
Whether you are thinking of visiting Guadalajara as a tourist or opening
a business there, the city has much to offer. Many foreigners have even
chosen Guadalajara as the location for their retirement. The city has one
of the largest colonies of foreigners (mostly American and Canadian) of
any city in the world. The Tapatios (the name for the locals) are proud
of their beautiful city and eager to introduce you to its beauty and charm.
The museums, art centers, the Degollado Theater, the beautiful city parks,
churches and exciting markets will fill your days with sights and sounds
of Mexico that you will never forget! Incidently, the name Guadalajara comes
from the Arabic or Moorish word, "Wad-al-jidara" which means "river of stones".
If you want to find out more about this 450 year old city of 5 million people
with all of its culture and sophistication, check back with us from time
to time because there is much more to tell.
In fact, contact us and tell us what you would like to know about Guadalajara
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