Guadalajara
Americannoun
noun
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a city in W Mexico, capital of Jalisco state: the second largest city of Mexico: centre of the Indian slave trade until its abolition, declared here in 1810; two universities (1792 and 1935). Pop: 3 905 000 (2005 est)
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a city in central Spain, in New Castile. Pop: 70 732 (2003 est)
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Much architecture from the Spanish colonial era survives in the city.
Its mild, dry climate makes it a popular health resort.
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Vancouver and Guadalajara boast the top occupancy rates at 48%, according to CoStar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Authorities are also conducting anti-piracy operations in the other two Mexican cities hosting the World Cup, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
DR Congo's second group fixture against Colombia will take place in Guadalajara, and the bulk of Congolese fans are now expected to redirect their travel plans to Mexico.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Spewing black smoke, it passed behind the camp, traveling much faster than the train we had taken from Guadalajara.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
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