Tour Barrio de Analco, Guadalajara's first neighborhood
Tour Barrio de Analco, Guadalajara's first neighborhood
Analco Walking Tour
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Stroll "Barrio de Analco". A place full of history, culture, tradition, and street art. It is the oldest neighborhood in Guadalajara, founded by Franciscan friars and indigenous "Caxcanes" in 1542. During the colonial era, it was an indigenous town, and its two temples are older than the cathedral.
You will visit its emblematic places (squares, churches, neo-colonial buildings, monuments, and the local market). Learning its history from your local host.
After a 60-minute historical walking tour, you will have dinner at Tortas Analco, a renowned local food stand that has been in operation since 1955.
A cultural and gastronomic experience where you learn history and enjoy local food. This tour is for those who want to experience the real Mexico and have an authentic local experience.
Itinerary
Estación Independencia - Línea 3
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your local guide at the subway station by the elevator. (Estación Independencia - Línea 3).Monument to the Centennial of Independence
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis Independence monument was inaugurated in 1910 during the celebrations for dictator Porfirio Díaz's visit from Mexico City. It is a replica of the Angel of Independence in the capital.San José de Analco Garden
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt serves as the main square of the Analco neighborhood, located directly in front of the parish of San José. During the viceregal era, this site hosted the street market for product exchanges, while the royal court also resolved conflicts and criminal cases here. Today, visitors can enjoy the gardens, fountain, and sports fields.Parish of San José de Analco
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedFounded in 1543, it predates the Guadalajara Cathedral. Its style is eclectic, featuring Baroque and Renaissance elements alongside elements of Roman architecture. Inside, there is the chapel of the Virgen de la Salud, which celebrates a pilgrimage in style every year on the fourth Sunday of October.NEVERÍA ANALCO
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTry the most traditional ice cream in the Analco neighborhood. Here, artisanal ice creams are prepared with organic fruit and natural sweets. They have been serving customers for decades, thanks to their more than 15 delicious flavors.St Sebastian of Analco Garden
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn this garden, a traditional bandstand stands at the center of the square. Opposite it is the old hermitage of San Sebastian; today, the temple of San Sebastian Martir, built in the 17th century, occupies that location. Additionally, there is a monument known as the Stele Against Oblivion, dedicated to the explosions that occurred in the neighborhood on April 22, 1992.Monumento Estela Contra Olvido
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMonument honoring the tragic explosions that occurred in Analco on April 22, 1992.Templo de San Sebastian de Analco
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe temple was built in the 17th century using indigenous labor. Its architectural style combines indigenous and European traditions. A clear example of cultural syncretism in Mexico.Mercado Ayuntamiento "El de los Elotes"
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEstablished in the 1940s, it was the first market in the city to feature a gate made of wrought iron. It is also known as the "elotes" market, as it serves as a production and distribution center for corn and its derived products (tamales, atole, tortillas, tostadas, etc).Tortas Analco
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter the historic walk, take a moment to enjoy local food at Tortas Analco, a food stand that has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1957. (Included in price)
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