Centred around the bustling thoroughfare of Avenida Chapultepec, Chapultepec is a lively neighbourhood near Guadalajara’s historic centre. It’s one of the trendiest areas in the city for dining and nightlife, with an eclectic choice of cafes, restaurants and bars. Chapultepec is famed for hosting live bands, folk dancers and colourful floats during the International Mariachi Festival.
Things to do in Chapultepec
At one end of Avenida Chapultepec is the Glorieta de los Niños Heroes, a soaring tower commemorating those who were killed during the 1840s Mexican–American War. Located atop the 50-metre-high monument and representing Mexico is a pink stone sculpture of a woman holding a wreath. At the tower’s base is a statue of the Niños Heroes designed by Juan Fernando Olaguíbel Rosenzweig.
Art enthusiasts can visit Casa ITESO Clavigero, a bright yellow house that is considered an icon of the Tapatía architectural school. It was designed by the Pritzker-winning architect Luis Barragan and incorporates ceramics, wood and adobe from Guadalajara. Admire its Tlaquepaque crystals and the Moorish-inspired fountain before relaxing at the on-site cafe.
Chapultepec is clustered with globally-inspired restaurants, including the UMA UMA Japanese Kitchen, Restaurant Italia Mia and the Tomate Taqueria. It’s also home to an abundance of bars that come to life after dark, as well as venues offering salsa and bachata classes. Coincide your visit with the Tianguis de Chapultepec, a vibrant market that showcases the work of local artisans and creatives.
Getting around Chapultepec
Chapultepec is around 15 minutes’ drive from the city of Guadalajara and 40 minutes from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, which has flights to destinations across North America. Buses connect to Chapultepec and travel throughout the district, connecting most of its attractions.