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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Kenji Kumagai, 37, said he experienced Mexican hospitality firsthand when he visited Guadalajara two weeks ago and was repeatedly stopped in plazas as locals welcomed him to their country.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
The match will be played at Guadalajara Stadium, 5,138 feet above sea level, and will mark the first time Mexico has played a World Cup match in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Erbach went on a date with Phelps to the Hard Rock Hotel in Guadalajara in December 2021 and then disappeared.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Phelps was born in Arkansas and spent part of her youth in Guadalajara.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
I remember how excited I was making the trip on a second-class train traveling north from Guadalajara to Mexicali.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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