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Mariachi Plaza

Guadalajara, Mexico
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Ranked #81 of 107 attractions in Guadalajara
2.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing, People-watching
Description: This often raucous plaza is a good place to see mariachi bands.
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104 reviews 104 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

The mariachis are all getting ready for the evening at that time, and you see them shaving, shining their shoes and ornaments, putting eyedrops in their eyes. you also see the mariachis of all ages, from tiny kids to guys that are probably great grandfathers... so funny! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Great for a refreshment or meal after shopping at San Juan De Dios and has been updated and improved greatly during the past several years...and even if you don't pay for Mariachis, there is usually a group close by that you can listen to...or hire to come to your party. More

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Panama City Beach FL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Nice place to sit and have a drink while the Mariachis play. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

I've always found this area a little spooky at night and there are better ways to find live music in Guadalajara. The restaurant Santa Coyote has good mariachis. There's a bar on Avenida Vallarta (one of the principal streets of western Guadalajara at the corner with Calderon de la Barca...any cabbie could get you there. More

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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2008
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I would not go to see mariachis down at the Plaza de los Mariachis anymore. I don't think that the area is very tourist oriented anymore - if you want to see and hear mariachis - go to the Parian in Tlaquepaque or to one of the many restaurants - Abajeno or Bariachi that are geared to Mariachi entertainment. I... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011
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