Year 1542 - Foundation, Guadalajara, Guía del visitante y qué hacer cerca

Year 1542 - Foundation is a stop at Plaza Fundadores, in the Zona Centro of Guadalajara, Mexico. Its name points to the founding of the city, so it is a natural place to think about how the historic centre began. The plaza sits in the middle of the old town, where many of the main sights are close together.

Tips for your visit

• A short stop is enough here. Give yourself a few minutes to look around and read the setting, then carry on through the centre on foot.
• Morning or late afternoon is usually the most comfortable time to walk the area, when the heat is gentler and the streets are easier to enjoy.
• The plaza is in the historic centre, so other well-known squares and buildings are a short walk away. It works best as one part of a longer stroll rather than a trip on its own.
• Check locally for any events or access changes before you go, since public spaces in the centre can be closed off at short notice.

Explore it on a quest

The best way to get to know this part of Guadalajara is on foot, hearing about each place as you reach it. Discover the area on one of Questo's self-guided quests in Guadalajara. You start whenever you like, with no guide and no group to join, and the app leads you from place to place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you.