Barranca de Oblatos, Tlaquepaque

Name: Barranca de Oblatos
Address: Tlaquepaque, Mexico

#1 among attractions in Tlaquepaque

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Barranca de Oblatos, also known as Barranca de Huentitán, is a canyon carved by the Río Grande de Santiago in Mexico in the state of Jalisco. It lies on the northeast side of the municipality of Guadalajara and on the edge of the municipalities of Tonalá, Zapotlanejo, Ixtlahuacán del Río and Zapopan in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. Its beauty and structure make it a slightly smaller scale version of the Grand Canyon in the United States, and Barranca del Cobre in Chihuahua. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°42'6"N, 103°15'13"W

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Tlaquepaque Mexico

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Day trips

Barranca de Oblatos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guadalajara Zoo, Estadio Jalisco, Mercado Libertad, Museo Regional de la Cerámica.

4 miNW
Zoo
Guadalajara Zoo, Guadalajara
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Guadalajara, Mexico, the Guadalajara Zoo stands as a beacon of biodiversity and conservation. This sprawling wildlife sanctuary is home to a diverse array of species from around the globe, offering visitors an unparalleled glimpse into the...
4.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara
123 min walk • Estadio Jalisco stands as a testament to the rich sporting heritage of Guadalajara, Mexico. Opened in 1960, this iconic stadium has been a focal point for football fans, hosting numerous significant matches and events over the decades.
5.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Farmer's market
Mercado Libertad, Guadalajara
148 min walk • Mercado Libertad, better known as Mercado San Juan de Dios is located in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. It is the largest indoor market in Latin America with an area of 40,000 m².
5.9 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Museo Regional de la Cerámica, Tlaquepaque
150 min walk • The Museo Regional de la Cerámica in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico is located on Independencia Street in the center of the city. The museum is one of two main ceramics museums in the city, with the other being the Pantaleon Panduro Museum.
5.4 miS
Area
Tonalá, Tlaquepaque
138 min walk • Tonalá is a city and municipality within the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. With a population of 374,258, it is the fourth largest city in the state, the other three being the other major population centres in the metro area: Guadalajara, Zapopan, and Tlaquepaque.
5.7 miW
20°40'37"N • 103°20'17"W
Hospicio Cabañas - Guadalajara, Guadalajara
146 min walk • The Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest and largest hospital complexes in the Americas.
5.7 miSW
20°38'52"N • 103°19'12"W
Forum Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara
145 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.9 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Velódromo Panamericano, Guadalajara
150 min walk • The Pan American Velodrome is a Velodrome located in Tlaquepaque, near Guadalajara, Mexico. It hosted the track cycling events at the 2011 Pan American Games. It has a capacity of 1,932, a wooden track and has been described as one of the best velodromes in Latin America.
5.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara
141 min walk • Tlaquepaque Stadium is a 1,360 seat stadium that was built in 2011 to host the rugby sevens competition at the 2011 Pan American Games.