OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES
In Guadalajara?s environs there are numerous locations to do diverse outdoor
activities. In these magical places, surrounded by mountainous terrain, you can do rock climbing, rappelling and Tyrolean rappelling, which involves harnessing yourself to a pulley and
sliding down a cable as you enjoy the
gorgeous landscape below. You also
can rent a horse and have an
authentic cowboy experience
as you go horseback riding.
Bosque de los Colomos ? Located northeast
of the city
at 1805 Patria Street in the Prados Provincia neighborhood.
One of the
largest parks in the city with
114 hectares
(281 acres),
it offers open areas were
you can play soccer or ride horses.
It also has a nursery, a lake, and Japanese
and Mexican gardens. Open daily
from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Tapalpa ? Located 130 km
(81 mi) southwest of Guadalajara off Highway 54. This is one
of the most
beautiful towns in southern Jalisco, as it has preserved many of the old
characteristics of the state?s ancient
farming and agricultural communities. Has many attractive spots where you
can do diverse outdoor activities, such as Tyrolean rappelling, which involves harnessing yourself to a pulley and
sliding down a cable. This place also offers five sites
where you can do rappelling and mountaineering with varying difficulty levels. Impressive sights here include
El Salto de Nogal, a 105-meter (346-foot) waterfall, and La Peña del Aguila, which gives
you an amazing
view of the
Tacamo Canyon.
Mirador Dr. Atl ? At this place you can hike down
into the canyon and marvel
at a beautiful waterfall called Cola de Caballo,
which has a 150-meter (495-foot)
drop. The lookout point has a parking lot, restroom facilities
and security services. Located in the Parque Barranca de Oblatos-Huentitan
at Km 13.5 off the
Guadalajara-Zacatecas-Saltillo Highway 54.
El Diente ? Of Guadalajara?s surrounding areas, this has become one of
the preferred spots to do rock climbing. It has an area with
huge boulders of varying difficulty
levels and a maximum height
of 60
meters (198 feet).
Located in Rio Blanco, Zapopan, north of Guadalajara near the Bosque El Centinela.
La Hidro ? This is considered one
of the most
accessible places to climb volcanic rock formations and it has more than 30 different routes. Located north of
Guadalajara in the Parque Barranca de Oblatos-Huentitan off the
Guadalajara-Zacatecas-Saltillo Highway 54.
Parque Metropolitano ? One of Guadalajara?s first ecological areas to look
after the conservation of the region?s flora and fauna. It?s also a relaxing place to do family outings
and various sports and recreational
activities. Located on Avenida Beethoven in the La
Estancia neighborhood. Has a 5-km (3-mi) track that is ideal for
cycling or running. The park
also rents gear and equipment
for rock climbing and offers small
camping areas.
