Zapopan, Guadalajara
Facts and practical information
Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, the population of Zapopan city proper makes it the second largest city in the state, very close behind the population of Guadalajara proper. It is best known as being the home of the Virgin of Zapopan, an image of the Virgin Mary which was made in the 16th century. This image has been credited with a number of miracles and has been recognized by popes and even visited by Pope John Paul II. The municipality is also the home of the Centro Cultural Universitario, which contains one of the most important concert venues in Latin America and is the home of the new stadium for the C.D. Guadalajara. ()
Guadalajara
- Bus
- Light rail
Bus
- Calculate routeZapopan Centro 22 min walk
- Calculate routeMercado del Mar 26 min walk
- Calculate routeÓmnibus de México Guadalajara-Mercado del Mar 26 min walk
Best Ways to Experience the City
Food & drink
CuisineA guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.
Salsa
Salsa is a flavorful sauce that serves as a cornerstone of Mexican and Mexican-American cuisine. It is commonly used as a condiment for dishes such as tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips. In English, "salsa" generally refers to various Mexican table sauces, including...
Ceviche
Ceviche, also known as cebiche, seviche, or sebiche, is a cherished Latin American seafood dish with origins in either Peru or Ecuador. This refreshing dish features fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices—typically lemon or lime—and is seasoned with chili peppers...
Dish
Molcajete
A molcajete and tejolote are essential stone tools in Mexican cuisine, similar to a traditional mortar and pestle. These implements have deep roots in pre-Hispanic cultures such as the Aztecs and Maya. Typically crafted from a single block of vesicular basalt...
Culinary tool
Tostada
Tostada, which translates to "toasted" in Spanish, is a beloved dish in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. It typically refers to a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is either deep-fried or toasted. Tostadas can be savored on their own or used as a base for an...
Dish
Empanada
Empanadas are delectable turnovers encased in a pastry shell and filled with a variety of savory fillings such as meat, cheese, corn, or seafood. The term "empanada" derives from the Spanish verb "empanar" which means "to bread." These treats can be either baked or...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Zapopan by public transport?
Light rail
- Zapopan Centro • Lines: Tl-3 (22 min walk)
- Mercado del Mar • Lines: Tl-3 (26 min walk)
Bus
- Ómnibus de México Guadalajara-Mercado del Mar (26 min walk)
Jalisco