Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco and it is better known as the land of tequila and mariachi. It is the 2nd most important city in the country after Mexico City. Guadalajara is rich with culture and history, great food, great art, and lots of Mexican crafts. Guadalajara manages to be cosmopolitan and laid back at the same time and cant be compared favorably to cities like San Antonio or Austin in the U.S.

The city has the largest convention center in the country, Expo Guadalajara offers 495,000 square feet of event space for up to 50,000 people with 7 major halls, while the WTC Guadalajara has 66,131 square feet of meeting space. Guadalajara also has unique venues, such as the hacienda Mundo Cuervo created by the country’s leading producer of tequila, Jose Cuervo, with space for up to 1,000 people.

With over 220 hotels and 19,000 hotel rooms, the city welcomes visitors from around the globe all year round. The Hilton Hotel is a great choice for those who want to hold their event in a hotel. With 450 rooms and suites and 36,599 square feet of event space the hotel can accommodate up to 2,500 people.

The Miguel Hidalgo International Airport is just 30 minutes away from the city, with direct flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, and Panama, among other important cities.