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 variety of sauces used at table as condiments for tacos and other Mexican and Mexican-American foods, and as dips for tortilla chips. They may be raw or cooked, and are generally...
Ceviche
Ceviche, also cebiche, seviche, or sebiche, is a Latin American seafood dish that may have originated in Peru or Ecuador, typically made from fresh raw fish cured in fresh citrus juices...
Dish
Molcajete
A molcajete and tejolote are stone tools, the traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, similar to the South American batan, used for grinding various food product.
Culinary tool
Tostada
Tostada is a Spanish word meaning "toasted". In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, it is the name of various local dishes which are toasted or use a toasted ingredient as the main...
Dish
Empanada
An empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling, common in Southern European, Latin American, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singapore and Filipino cultures.
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