Tlaquepaque located just a few minutes away from Guadalajara's down town, the artisan community that produces the greatest variety of handcrafts in mexico. It is famous for its great shop. They offer a noteworthy selection of textiles, hand-blown glass, paper-maché, wood and metal crafts.

Museo Regional de la Cerámica houses the finest ceramic pieces from the surrounding areas and is located in a beautiful historic mansion.

In addition to shopping Tlaquepaque offers many wonderful restaurants, some of which are listed below. Be sure to visit the flower-filled main plaza, El Parían, which has a series of linked bars and restaurant with a center bandstand that often features mariachi bands.

In the Independencia street, beautiful handcrafts can be found, as follows:

• Sergio Bustamante (one of best known Mexican artists: jewellery, ceramic, paper maché, and bronze  sculptures) -> don't miss it
• Rodo Padilla (very known Mexican artist: ceramic sculptures): don't miss it
• General crafts (Bazar)
• Por siempre Piel (Leather shop)
• Vidrio soplado (blow glass factory)
• Mauricio Preciado Diseño y Arte (chandeliers, lamps, decorative items)

A very new fashion place called "Oxydo" plays rock concerts and is a very attractive place where most of young people go.