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Founded in 1542 by Juan
de Oñate, Guadalajara is Mexico's second largest city with a population
of approximately 4 million people. The city's colonial center, which is
comprised of four large plazas surrounding a 16th century cathedral, is
evidence of the city's long history as an important commercial and
cultural center. In the central plazas you will find beautiful gardens
and fountains, magnificent churches and government buildings, and
abundant public sculptures.
While Guadalajara
prides itself on maintaining its reputation as Mexico's most
traditional city, it has established itself as a modern and efficient
metropolitan area. Today lavish colonial buildings stand side-by-side
with ultra-contemporary structures housing communications, computer,
and other high-tech industries. Tapatíos (as residents of Guadalajara
like to be called) and tourists alike enjoy this combination of
tradition and modernity, because it provides urban advantages without
the anonymity and overwhelming size typical of many large cities.