Travel & Stay

Guadalajara

Getting Here

  • By flight

    By Flight Guadalajara is easy and accessible from most major U.S. cities, with multiple direct routes daily.

     • 4 hours from New York
     • 3 hours from Miami
     • 3 hours from Los Angeles

    You’ll arrive into Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), just 25–30 minutes from the city depending on traffic.

  • Transportation

    • Uber is reliable and widely used.
    • Private drivers can be arranged in advance for a more seamless arrival experience. We will be sharing a list of recommended private drivers that you can hire for seamless transportation throughout your stay.
    • Car rentals are available at the airport for those who plan to explore beyond the city (Tequila, Lake Chapala, etc.).

    We’ll also be sharing recommended transportation details closer to the celebration weekend.

Where to Stay

  • Hyatt Regency Andares

    Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara offers an exclusive location in Zapopan, Jalisco, one of Mexico's most renowned cities.

    Area: Located within walking distance of Andares Shopping Mall, with the finest shopping, dynamic restaurants and exciting nightlife. Relax with a handcrafted cocktail at the hotel's Andares Lounge terrace while enjoying views of the lively part of town. After enjoying a Tequila tour and exploring Zapopan, take a refreshing dip in our hotel's open-air lap pool.

    * Extra recommendation: If staying there we highly recommend to visit Kinal Spa for a nice relaxing spa day, massage, etc. They also have a beauty salon.

  • Hotel Demetria

    Hotel Demetria is a luxury boutique hotel in Guadalajara’s Lafayette district, known for its cool, urban, and creative vibe. The area is filled with cafés, galleries, design shops, and a younger, artsy energy, making it feel more contemporary and cultural than traditional tourist zones.

    The hotel itself blends modern architecture, art, and design, with gallery-style spaces, individually styled rooms, a rooftop pool and terrace, spa services, and a restaurant focused on Mexican cuisine. It’s ideal for travelers who want comfort and luxury, but in a neighborhood that feels stylish, walkable, and culturally alive rather than formal or conventional.

Things to Do

Guadalajara

Guadalajara is a vibe mix of Culture & Design & Tequila country.
Additional information and details will be shared soon.

Where to Eat

  • Breakfast

    Cafe Sinonimo
    Pal Real
    Nejayote Molino
    Birote Salado (rest adentro del estadio akron)
    Maison Paulette
    Romea
    Caserol - Midtown

Where to Dine

  • Lunch & Dinner

    Alcalde
    Habanero Negro
    Salon Candela
    La docena Punto Sao Paulo
    Amelia restaurante
    La casa de las brasas
    Parlante
    Bruna
    La Osteria
    Turbio
    Xokol
    La Matera
    Furtivo
    El Abajeño Tlaquepaque

Where to Drink

  • Bars

    Luperca
    De la O
    Dumbo
    Gaston
    El Gallo Altanero
    Cantina la Fuente (un lugar tradicional de gdl)
    Estereo Americana
    Aguafuerte

What to See

  • Museos

    Museo de zapopan (MAZ)
    Muso de arte Universidad ( MUSA)
    Hospicio Cabañas
    Plataforma
    JOVEM (museo dentro del estadio akron)

Day trip to

Tequila

Spend a Day in Tequila Town. In the UNESCO-listed agave landscape surrounding Tequila, tour a historic distillery like La Rojeña (Jose Cuervo Distillery), walk cobblestone streets, and sip tequila where it’s actually made. The blue agave fields rolling into the distance make the journey just as memorable as the tastings.

Ride Through the Agave Fields. Whether by private driver or aboard the iconic Jose Cuervo Express, travel through vast blue-green agave landscapes, learn about harvesting and production, and understand why tequila is so deeply tied to this region’s identity.

If you want to make a

trip out of it…

You could come to Guadalajara just for the wedding — but it’s truly a destination worth lingering in.

Five days here feels natural, not busy. Between historic plazas, beautiful architecture, contemporary art spaces, exceptional food, artisan neighborhoods, and a day among the agave fields of Tequila country, the experience unfolds with depth and variety. It’s a city where culture, design, and everyday life blend effortlessly.

If you’d like to extend your trip, Guadalajara pairs beautifully with two very different settings:

Add Mexico City

  • A vibrant cultural capital known for world-class museums, remarkable dining, and elegant neighborhoods.
    Flight time: ~45–60 minutes with frequent daily flights.

    It offers a cosmopolitan contrast to Guadalajara’s creative, regional character.

  • Think: big-city energy, incredible food, museums you actually want to visit, leafy neighborhoods, cocktail bars, and that cosmopolitan buzz.
    • Only 45–60 min flight from Guadalajara
    • Tons of daily flights = super easy hop
    • Feels totally different: Guadalajara is artsy + soulful, CDMX is bold + global

    Perfect combo if you love food, culture, and a little “main character in a movie” energy.

Or go beach mode

  • Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, or Sayulita

    A beautiful transition from city to sea.
    • Puerto Vallarta: ~45 min flight.
    • Punta Mita: Fly to Puerto Vallarta + 45 min drive (refined, resort-focused)
    • Sayulita: Fly to Puerto Vallarta + 1 hour drive (charming, relaxed coastal town)

    Together, these destinations create a journey with balance — culture, landscape, and time to unwind. Weather at that time of the year is perfect for a beach vacay!