Pacific Coast
Travel Guide
Visit Pacific Coast
Where to stay in Pacific Coast
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Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Macedonio Alcalá Theater or Oaxaca Textile Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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Downtown Guadalajara
Consider a visit to Plaza de Armas and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Downtown Guadalajara. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Plaza Universidad Station or San Juan de Dios Station.
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Hotel Zone
Travelers to Hotel Zone praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach.
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Marina Vallarta
A noteworthy feature of Marina Vallarta is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out El Faro Lighthouse and Marina Vallarta Golf Club.
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Amapas
If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.
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Guadalajara Centro
Architecture, historic sites, and shopping highlight some notable features of Guadalajara Centro. Make a stop by Plaza de Armas or Guadalajara Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Plaza Universidad Station or Juarez Station to get around town.
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Reviewed on Feb 7, 2025
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Popular places to visit
![Malecon which includes a beach, a coastal town and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66132-Malecon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Malecon
Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade.
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Lake Chapala
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Chapala, a popular spot to commune with nature in Guadalajara. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its live music.
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Zoologico Guadalajara
See the exotic and native animals who call Zoologico Guadalajara home during your travels in Guadalajara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Basilica de Zapopan
This picturesque sanctuary lights up the town at night and is home to a famous Virgin statue and indigenous artworks.
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Telmex Auditorium
You can get tickets for a performance at Telmex Auditorium on your trip to Zapopan. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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Minerva Roundabout
See the famous statue of a Roman goddess at this iconic fountain, which is a popular spot for locals to meet and celebrate sporting victories.