Luxury dog-friendly hotels in Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara may be Mexico’s second city, but it’s first-class when it comes to culture. Perched on the country’s southern curve, its vibrant plazas and creative spirit have long been a draw for artists, most notably Taller José Clemente Orozco, whose murals adorn the city’s walls, and architect Luis Barragán, whose signature brand of Mexican Modernism can be spotted throughout leafy Lafayette and Colonia Americana. It’s also the birthplace of two of the nation’s greatest exports: mezcal and mariachi music. You can get your fill of both downtown at Plaza de los Mariachis where, come weekends, bars sling agave-infused tipples and locals dance their way into the wee hours. Sample the local delicacy, torta ahogada (a salty pork sandwich with a crunchy exterior), admire the neoclassical architecture of the pueblo viejo, and – with Puerto Vallarta on your doorstep – you’re never too far from a beach.