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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Jalisco [2025]
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Chichen Itza
4.4
/5
106 reviews
8.4
From SEK 702.00
Based on 26,664 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +529858510137
Address: 97751 Yucatan, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Highlights:
Snake shadow at Kukulkan Pyramid
Explore World Heritage Mayan Ruins
31% positive reviews
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Chichen Itza is a historical marvel. The pyramid and intricate carvings are a trip back in time. Crowded, but the vibe is worth it. A must see!!
The Mayan temples here are preserved extremely well and are a must visit when you are in Mexico. The history and the architecture are fascinating and the fact that they were built so well is incredible. Make sure to have at least 1.5 hours to cover everything and more to do it at a leisurely pace.
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Guadalajara Cathedral
4.7
/5
19 reviews
5.6
Zona Centro | 2 km from downtown
Phone +523336145504
Address: Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde 10, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Lily & boat-shaped twin towers
Twin towers: lilies & boats
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[Jalisco❥Guadalajara] Mexicans are really unorganized. Even the way they look at museums shocked me. Give me a bench and lie down and read. It’s useless to talk about laws and rules in this country. It’s not as practical as saying Amigo.
Guadalajara Cathedral is the largest and most magnificent church in the city. It can be described as magnificent and splendid. Both the decorations and the statues are very exquisite. The huge crystal chandelier makes the church look grand and noble. It is definitely one of the must-see attractions when visiting Guadalajara.
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El Castillo
4.7
/5
39 reviews
5.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +529858510137
Address: 97751 Tinum, Yucatan, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Climb the pyramid to overlook the Mayan ruins
Listen to the mysterious legend of the Feathered Serpent God
27% positive reviews
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99% of tourists who come to Cancun will choose to check in at the New 7 Wonders of the World!
It takes about 2 and a half hours to drive from Cancun Hotel to Chichen Itza to learn about the past and present of the Mayan ruins. There are many souvenir stalls around, which can be given to relatives and friends. It is recommended that tourists snorkel in the surrounding Mayan patios in the afternoon. The clear river water will relax you!
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[Note]
It is very hot in Chichen Itza. There is basically no shade. Tourists should pay attention to sun protection and prepare sunglasses and umbrellas.
Please bring your own swimsuit and swimming equipment for snorkeling. Changing rooms are provided.
Chichen Itza in Mexico is an ancient Mayan city site located in the central and eastern part of Yucatan, Mexico. It is 3 kilometers long from north to south and 2 kilometers wide from east to west. "Chichen" means "wellhead".
The 29-meter-high pyramid, the largest ancient ball court preserved in Mexico, the Temple of Men, the Hall of Thousand Columns... constitute the ancient Mayan culture and Toltec culture sites.
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Cenote Ik kil
5.0
/5
3 reviews
5.3
>100 km from downtown
Phone +529994370148
Address: 97756 Yucatan, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Ik Kil Cenote, or Cenote Ik kil, is located in the central area of the northern Yucatan Peninsula, near the Ik Kil Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.
Cenote, a limestone pit, a swamp, a cave-like sinkhole, a vertical shaft, here refers to a natural limestone pit, a sinkhole. The word Cenote comes from ts'onot, a Mayan language (Yucatec Maya, Yucatec Mayan), which means lowland.
Yucatec Mayan is a Yucatecan dialect of the ancient Mayan language that can be traced back to 5,000 years ago.
The Mayans used Cenotes for sacrifice.
Ik Kil, considered sacred by the Mayans, was a place where the Mayans worshipped their rain god Chaac.
This place was also used by the Mayans as a place to relax and have fun.
In the deep water area of this tiankeng, cave explorers and archaeologists have found jewelry fragments and bone fragments.
One theory is that the tiankeng was formed by rainwater erosion; another theory is that the tiankeng was formed by meteorite impact.
The entrance of the tiankeng opens to the sky, about 26 meters (85 feet) from the ground to the water surface, and there is a winding path from the ground to the water surface; there is a spring on the wall of the tiankeng flowing into the pit pool, but the water in the pit pool does not seem to increase or decrease; the diameter of the tiankeng is about 60 meters (200 feet) and the water depth is about 40 meters (130 feet).
Some people walked from the ground to the water surface before slowly swimming in the water, and some people jumped from the platform halfway.
I have a fear of heights, but fortunately I don’t have a fear of lows, so I was happy to explore the water. I just feel that time passed too quickly, and I will try to soak for a day next time.
Since the cenote is located near the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, on the road to Valladolid, we visited Chichen Itza first, then the cenote, and then the Church of San Gervasio in Valladolid. It was already night when we returned to the Cancun hotel area.
At night, we took a "free" ride to visit the beaches and lagoons of the Cancun cenote again, because although I reminded him several times, the driver was excited all the way and rushed to the airport, forgetting to stop and drop me off... Then, then I went back to the hotel by myself.
Then...no matter what happened at night, the morning is always so beautiful. Of course, I slept by the rooftop swimming pool again until the morning light and the sea breeze woke me up.
Looking back, soaking in the cenote and sleeping on the roof are the best vacations. A quick tour is just a tour, not a vacation.
【Scenery】Natural scenery, a different world.
【Fun】Swimming, diving, sightseeing, sightseeing, free choice, suitable for men, women, young and old.
[Value for money] It is worth a visit. The value for money is very high.
About 3 kilometers away from the ruins of Chichen Itza, the place is called Cenote Ik Kil. It is a natural sinkhole that is connected to an underground river, forming a pool. Because it is connected to the underground river, if you want to swim in it, you must first take a shower on it. The water temperature is relatively cool and the water is very deep, more than 50 meters.
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Warriors' Temple
4.9
/5
28 reviews
5.0
Based on 804 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 97751 Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Chacmool altar reveals sacrificial ceremony
Examine the relief for stories of warriors and mythical beasts
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Great little visit. It's actually right next to Chichen Itza so there's a lot to see. Would recommend going early to avoid the crowds and heat. Bring cash if you want to buy souvenirs
The Temple of Warriors is the largest temple in the ancient city of Chichen Itza. It was the place where soldiers were recruited and competed in the ancient Mayan period. There is a very large square at the entrance of the temple. It is very wide and is definitely the most magnificent building in the ancient city. It is worth visiting.
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Mil Columnas
4.5
/5
30 reviews
4.9
>100 km from downtown
Address: Carr. Costera del Golfo, 97751 Chichén Itzá, Yuc., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
The light and shadow of the Stone Pillar Group at sunset are like harp strings
Look up at the damaged divine sculpture atop the pillar
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The Plaza of the Thousand Columns is a large Mayan site in Chichen Itza. Although the number of columns is a bit exaggerated, there are more than 100 stone columns. It used to be a sacrificial site and is very mysterious. The columns are arranged very closely, giving people a sense of density and a solemn and oppressive feeling.
The Thousand Columns Square in Chichen Itza is very spectacular. On a platform, there are nearly a hundred stone pillars standing straight and upright like a row of soldiers in neat rows. It is very imposing. It should have been a place for sacrificial ceremonies in ancient times and it looks very solemn and sacred.
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Cabañas Museum
4.7
/5
16 reviews
4.7
Zona Centro | 2.2 km from downtown
Phone +523336681642
Address: C. Cabañas 8, Las Fresas, 44360 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Orozco murals adorn chapel
Witness to early 19th-century welfare
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The Cabañas Almshouse was originally built to care for and shelter those who have difficulties in life, such as some lonely elderly people or disabled people. Later, as more and more people were helped, the scale was constantly expanding. Because the design of the entire almshouse is very distinctive, it not only has exquisite sculptures, but also gorgeous murals. It is itself an architectural work of art, so it is worth visiting.
The Cabañas Almshouse is the most famous building in Guadalajara. This building has a history of more than 100 years and is used to care for and shelter those who have difficulties in life, such as orphans, the elderly, the disabled and patients with chronic diseases. The biggest attraction here is the murals in the almshouse. Many of them are now considered masterpieces of the Mexican Art Center. They were painted by Orozco, the most famous Mexican mural painter at the time, and are absolutely art treasures.
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Malecon Boardwalk Vallarta
4.4
/5
5 reviews
4.3
Based on 17,497 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +523227797191
Address: Paseo Díaz Ordaz s/n, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Cycling & skateboarding by the sea
14 km seaside trail views
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such beautiful scenery, you will take endless amounts of photos. so many things to look at, eat, drink, and buy. if you like souvenirs, they got them for you. the art work is so cool, dog friendly, with kids it’s better during the day, club goers come out at night.
A few days ago, I was walking along the seaside promenade in Vallarta and happened to come across the Day of the Dead installation. It was really great!
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Zoologico Guadalajara
4.7
/5
7 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,685 reviews
8.9 km from downtown
Phone +523336744488
Address: C. P.º del Zoológico 600, Huentitán El Alto, 44390 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
White Tiger Area attracts animal lovers
Take a cable car for a panoramic view of the zoo
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His tickets are sold in a trial package. I bought the package that has everything. It is 250 pesos for adults. You can ride on all the facilities in the park, but you can only ride on the sky zoo and safari once! I arrived around a little before five o'clock, and all the facilities were used and all the animals were seen.
The safari park is well worth visiting, where you can experience all kinds of wild animals and birds from South and North America. Because it is located in the primeval forest area, the large zoo has many ferocious animals such as tigers, lions, wild leopards, etc. In addition to the zoo, there is also a children's animal area where children can get close to the small animals.
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