The town has several historical sites and buildings that act as popular attractions and give visitors a chance to appreciate the beauty of such features. The most common attractions include the Zoológico Guadalajara, Catedral Metropolitana, Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Templo Expiatorio, La Gran Plaza, and Selva Mágica. There are also other centers such as Tequila Express, Plaza del Sol, Palacio de Gobierno, and Tequila Sauza which many visitors find interesting.

The Zoológico Guadalajara is a marvelous and expansive Zoo on the slope of Huentitán. It houses 2000 animals from 360 species which can be seen by visitors. It is divided into impressive sections which include two ovaries, a reptile section, a nocturnal species section, a petting zoo, an auditorium with a capacity of 3500 people and a museum. Visitors can use a sightseeing train and walk to the zoo which also has several cafes, souvenir shops, stroller rentals and soda fountains. The zoo is very close to Selva Mágica Park that is used for amusement.

Catedral Metropolitana is a famous cathedral located in Fracc Guadalajara. It has an interesting design with Moorish, baroque, neoclassical and Gothic architecture. The cathedral consists of three naves. It is surrounded by several galleries, exhibition centers, stores and restaurants. It acts as a great symbol of the city. Instituto Cultural Cabañas is a beautiful building located in San Juan de Dios. It is regarded as part of the world’s heritage. In the early period after its inauguration (1810-1980), it was considered as the ‘House of Mercy’ for orphans. It houses a well-decorated hall, ‘Capilla Clementina,’ that is used by famous artists for performance. It also has a gift shop. Templo Expiatorio (Expiatory Temple) is a beautiful and outstanding building that has been open to the public since 1931. It was built in an Italian neo-Gothic style with no iron or cement but only stone; maintain the characteristics of the Middle Ages. It is closely located to Biblioteca Iberoamericana, which is another tourist attraction.

La Gran Plaza is a shopping mall that offers a variety of products, services and activities for shoppers. The store is full of accessories, western wear, food services, photography, teen apparel, hair salons, perfumes, shoes, gifts, books, and cards. The services offered include insurance, dental services, banking, colleges, health centers, parks and recreation and offices for various organizations. It also houses, departmental stores, specialty stores and kiosks.

The town has several hotels that offer several facilities and allow visitors to access other places of interest within the vicinity. Most of these hotels have restaurants, non-smoking rooms, twenty four hour front desks, gardens, deposit boxes for safe storage of personal items, heating, shops, air conditioners, luggage points, and smoking areas. They act as fitness centers and support activities such as swimming, outdoor pool and hot tubs. They also have room services, meeting facilities, child services, business centers, laundry and ironing, car hire and photocopying among other services. Some of the hotels available in the town include Quinta Real, De Mendoza, BEST WESTERN Plaza, Intercontinental, San Francisco Plaza, Camino Real, Vista Plaza del Sol and others.

Visiting these hotels not only allow tourists to relax and enjoy themselves but also gives them a chance to visit other interesting places. For instance, visiting hotel Quinta Real can also preempt a visit to surrounding areas such as the Libertad market, Central bus station, Wax Museum, the Regional Museum, Morelos and Revolution Parks, Plaza Patria, and Plaza del Sol. Other common sites include Diana and Degollado Theatres, Guadalajara airport, Telmex Stadium and the railway stations. These places offer good scenes and opportunities to appreciate the physical and human features in the town.

Due to its lack of development, the small population – just over 3000 people – tends to be quite poor and cannot offer a tourist much in the way of luxury, but for those in search of adventure and something different, something not in the guide books, you will be hard pressed to beat San Cristobal De La Barranca.

San Cristobal De La Barranca features a wonderful bio-diversity; like much of Mexico, it is home to many speices of birds and animals with a profilic variation of plant life. Among the species that can be spotted by a careful and patient watcher are deer, wild cats, and porcupines amongst others.Eagles will soar overhead in search of squirrels and other small creatures. Keep an eye – and an ear! – open for the delightfully named chachalaca, a small noisy bird native to Mexico, very distantly related to the chicken and named for the sound it makes.

The centre of San Cristobal De La Barranca features a plaza with a fountain, a feature sure to appear in photographs taken to commenorate your visit to this small community, proof of your holiday somewhere out of the ordinary, and a refreshing experience after the manufactured and processed world of contemporary, one-size-fits-all tourism.

Visit the heartbeat of the city, Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitucion). It is located in Historic Center. It is second biggest Public Square worldwide after Moscow’s Red Square. Dances, cultural events, music concerts and political protests are always performed there.

Tour Catedral Metropolitana which is among the largest cathedrals. It has many architecture styles since it was constructed over 250 years. Materials used to build it were from the demolished Aztec temple on that site. Due to nature of soil of the Mexico City, this cathedral is sinking bit by bit. Walk through the vast interior of the cathedral to see several religious displays and other architecture. You can as well hear the enormous pipe organ and cathedral bells. 

Tour the National Palace. This government structure is most prominent for many Diego Rivera murals.
Visit the Great temple, Templo Mayor which is archeological ruins of Aztec Temple Mayor that was dedicated to Aztec gods of rain and war. This was the focal point as well as primary temple of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Many materials from the temple were used to build the Catedral Metropolitana by the Spanish.

Visit the Chapultepec Park. This is the most sprawling and the biggest park in the city. Several paths lead through large forests and lakes. The Chapultepec Castle is situated on a hill inside the park and it was home of Empress Carlota as well as Maximilian I. it is now the National History Museum. There are zoo, lake that has boat rentals, National Auditorium, Los Pinos which are the official offices of the Mexican president, amusement park and other museums, including Natural History Museum, Anthropology National Museum, Modern Art Museum and Children’s Museum.

Explore the Xochimilco. These are the remnants of series of lakes which were there in Aztecs time. The region has series of canals and tourists can take rides on the brightly colored gondolas. These canals were as a result of the Chinampas type of agriculture (floating gardens) done by the Aztecs.

The officials had classified indigenous people based on language and many Mexicans were of the opinion that this greatly underestimated the number of people that belonged to this group.In 2000, the National commission for the Development of Indigenous people (CDI) suggested there were approximately ten million in number making up 9.5% of the Mexican population. This number has changed over the years as there has been a slow but steady growth and also a change in the definition of indigenous people.

According to the CDI, most indigenous peoples of Mexico are found in central and southern Mexico and most of them live in rural areas. The state of Yucatan has the greatest indigenous population with 59% followed by Quintana Roo and Campeche with 39% and 27% respectively. Most of these people belong to the Maya clan. Indiginous peoples make up at least 48% of the Oaxaca state with most being from the Mixtec and Zapotec clans. Other states with indigenous populations include Chiapas and Hildago.

Compare to other Mexican groups, the indigenous peoples of Mexico have low social development indices. Literacy rate is considerably lower and infant mortality higher. Their standard of living is below average and many work in the agricultural sector for little or no pay. The Mexican government is doing its best to recognise the diversity and culture of these peoples. The indigenous peoples of Mexico are especially protected by the human rights legislation. There are many small organizations that re fighting to improve on the life of the indigenous Mexican.

Mexico is country with hidden wonders and treasures. Some of the top most tourist destinations one would not want to miss when touring Mexico are illustrated below.Puerto Vallarta is a town filled with beauty , mystery and located along Mexico’s pacific coast. This is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Reason being the weather conditions is warm and favorable, it is very affordable in terms of accommodation , meals and transportation .The Mexicans in this town are very hospitable. All year round there is a myriad of activities and all amenities one would need are readily available.The Isla Mujeres is an island that is accessible by ferry from the shore of Mexico.

It comprises of shops, restaurants, beautiful beaches and a serene environment especially for those seeking a relaxing experience. There is also a legend behind the tiny island that the locals love to tell. Zihuatanejo is a fishing village . It became famous when it was mentioned in the Shaw shank movie. Here tourists that love fishing can engage in their hobby while still on holiday. The other most popular tourist destination to visit in Mexico is the Cabo San Lucas. Most of the people that have been there have been hesitant to leave. Its nightlife is crazy and full of fun . There is plenty and diverse indigenous food types . This is the perfect destination for partying.Oaxaca is beautiful and has a rich culture, history, mouth-watering cuisine. This is the best destination for someone that seeks to get to know the tastes, origins and incredible sights of Mexico. Tourism in Mexico is very well established and developing by the day. Everything you would need while on that sought after holiday can be found here.