Unfortunately, we never made it to the thermal water. As such, I can only review this place based…read moreon what we got to see. My advice, rent a horse or go by car. You don't want to be turned away, 3k after you pay the minor fee because there's no time to hike in (2 more kilometers ) and back on foot. Be sure to get an early start if you do. The disappointment to me, however, was pretty minor. I just enjoyed being out in nature and the adventure of... not getting lost. If you want to take the bus in from Guadalajara it's about an hour ride. Cross the street/higway and stay left on the little road near the restaurant the whole way. You'll probably put 7k on your boots to get all the way there if you don't get horses. (My son is still afraid of horses after a trip to the Dells a few years ago. So, we hoofed it.) I highly recommend getting to at least one of the natural areas when visiting Guadalajara. The terrain here was pretty easy walking, and we did enjoy our selves even if we didn't get all the way in.

This is tourist central with a lot to see in the area. It's busy and extra busy since there was a…read morefair while we were here which was wonderful. Make sure to check out the lighting in the late evening as well. Definitely worth a stop to see the wonderful architecture. Make sure to do some research on the area and buildings before you come here.

History on Plaza de la Liberacion: Plaza de la Liberación features two large cup-shaped fountains…read moreand a gigantic sculpture of Miguel Hidalgo, the man who signed the Mexican Declaration of Independence in the current Palacio de Gobierno. It also serves as an atrium for the oldest surviving theatre in the city: "Teatro Degollado", and it's the usual spot for massive free concerts

Beautiful plaza. They should have never built that awful Plaza Tapatia. I still remember, many…read moreyears later, sitting on a bench and enjoying this beautiful plaza.