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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Thousands of American expats live in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and communities along the shore of Lake Chapala — and many more American tourists visit there.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Although her parents returned to the U.S. safely, she’s still concerned about her father’s family in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
A large iron gate marks the entrance of an estate with two mansions set next to pine forests in the Sierra Madre mountains around Tapalpa, a favorite weekend retreat for wealthy Guadalajara businessmen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
If the Republic of Ireland come through the World Cup play-offs later this month, they would face South Korea in their first match in Guadalajara and hosts Mexico in Mexico City in another group game.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Days later we packed our belongings in a suitcase and took the bus to Guadalajara to catch the train.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
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