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The sombrero-wearing crooners strolling Guadalajara remind visitors they're in the birthplace of mariachi music. But there's more to Mexico's second-largest city than song and dance: Colonial-era landmarks, graceful architecture, markets, and major museums showcase the city's status as a cultural heavyweight. Life unfolds in parks and plazas here, and the historic center thrums with energy—especially during the city's vibrant fiestas.

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