Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
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This beautifully ornate church, built in 1690, is one of the city's oldest structures.
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Javier G
Alicante, Spain8,099 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It is ZAPOPÁN, with almost 1.5 million inhabitants, the municipality of Jalisco with the highest per capita income. During your visit, it highlights its historic center and, especially, its basilica.
The Plaza de las Américas (or John Paul II) is located in front of the Basilica of Zapopan, and is characterized by its metal kiosk and four large fountains, as well as two large bronze sculptures representing the god and goddess of corn. The Basilica of Zapopan is a Franciscan shrine, the second most visited Marian enclosure in the state, preceded only by the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos. It is an 18th century architectural monument that houses the Virgin of Zapopan, also known as “La Generala” or “La Zaponanita” or “La Reina y Madre de Jalisco”, and is accompanied by a pilgrimage every October 12.
The Plaza de las Américas (or John Paul II) is located in front of the Basilica of Zapopan, and is characterized by its metal kiosk and four large fountains, as well as two large bronze sculptures representing the god and goddess of corn. The Basilica of Zapopan is a Franciscan shrine, the second most visited Marian enclosure in the state, preceded only by the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos. It is an 18th century architectural monument that houses the Virgin of Zapopan, also known as “La Generala” or “La Zaponanita” or “La Reina y Madre de Jalisco”, and is accompanied by a pilgrimage every October 12.
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Written September 3, 2024
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Gwen
San Francisco, CA31 contributions
Jul 2019
Zapopan is a small gem in the middle of Guadalajara. It's small and quaint. I wish I had had more time to explore this area. I'm looking forward to going back and eat in one of the many restaurants and look at the shops. I was so taken with this area I'm going to book a hotel here next time I visit Guadalajara.
Written February 25, 2020
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The Basilica is beautiful, but the biggest impression was how picturesque the streets of old Zapopan were, with small shops and trees, it is very beautiful and worth the trip to visit!!
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-- Petri Holopainen
Written December 29, 2001
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Seaside35296
Tucson, Az.1 contribution
I am from Zapopan Just a few streets of the basilica and I am glad to recomend you to go and visit this place, specialy in october 12 when our LADY OF ZAPOPAN comes from La Catedral of Guadalajara aprox. 18km. and we all walk thogeder with her untill she arives to her basilic. You will have many stores options and you will meet frendly people.
Written April 26, 2005
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Explore33546
Bell, CA1 contribution
Zapopan is a great place to visit especially the "Basilica". It is very small but it has tremendous history that will last forever. It is great!! My highest recommendation...
Written January 15, 2004
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FarAway17634
Calistoga, CA1 contribution
The basilica is one of the wonderful attractions in Zapopan, I loved the wonderful displays in the chruch itself and the excellent cantera walls. The cantera makes it so original because the cantera was taken from the ground itself that surrounds Zapopan. The people of Zapopan and surroundings villages worked together to create the beautiful plaza de Zapopan and the beauty itself, la basilica de la virgen Zapopan.
Written April 22, 2003
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realworldtraveller
Italy357 contributions
Aug 2015 • Business
Zapopan residents are absolutely specific in underscoring that they are from Zapopan and NOT from Guadalajara; and that's because Zapopan is the most modernly developped site in all Mexico. There are some sections of avenida Americas where you can have the feeling you're walking around some upper-class areas of some rich European or Northern-American city. Yet, in the middle of this ultimate example of Mexican modernity you can spot a nice and tine central square where the Basilica pops up reminding you that you are still in Mexico. But why should a tourist travel over 10 miles from central Guadalajara just to see one more Mexican-style church unless you have friends who live there or you are going to one of the many luxury malls nearby and happen accidentaly to bump into this church?
Written September 11, 2015
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tryptadvisor
Mexico355 contributions
Aug 2012 • Business
Zapopan is really a waste of time, unless you are a cheap beer drunkard and love music composed of 4 notes and less than 3 words, of course you can always ask for forgiveness at the conveniently located basilica, amen.
Written August 26, 2012
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miguelsolorio1
Santa Clara, CA29 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
Beautiful place to visit, a historical building, nice surrounding with many places ti eat, they also have an indigenous arts museum.
Written May 16, 2019
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Jorge V
San Jose, Costa Rica506 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This place is certainly worth visiting. There are a couple of historical churches in the area that you should visit. This one is funny, in that it has a very impressive front and square around it, but the actual church is somewhat small and simple on the inside. There's lots of history around it, particularly the pope's (John Paul II) visit, so it's a very important landmark.
Written July 13, 2018
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Mezcal distillery tours or tasting rooms in Guadalajara, MX, recommendations welcomed.
Written December 26, 2016
About 98% of the distilleries are outside of Guadalajara, either on the town of Tequila, or on Arenal or Arandas. But if you don't have the time and want something inside the city of Guadalajara, you could take the tour of Tequilas del Señor (you can google it). They have daily tours as far as I know, and the place isn't that far from the city center. Hope the info helps.
Written January 7, 2017
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