Giant forest very close to Guadalajara. Lots of trails for walking or bycicling. It is a very big patch of forest, but if you follow the trails you simply cannot get lost. You can see how big it is when flying into Guadalajara. Caution: during dry season be careful with forest fires. More

One of the must-visit places in Guadalajara. Beautiful vistas, hiking paths, flora and fauna. We went on a three-hour hike and brought lunch and saw thirty varieties of trees and birds from as far away as Costa Rica. More

This is huge forest is the size of Guadalajara, and just next door. But entrances are a bit hidden and harder to get to than they should. Two main public entrances are to the Rio Caliente (hot creek) and Mariano Otero. The first has lots of families, and is best to do on weekdays to avoid crowds or need to... More

Bosque La Primavera is the huge park right outside Guadalajara. The main entrance is off the road to Tequila through the small town of La Primavera. There´s a river called the Rio Caliente (hot river) because of the hot springs that flow into it. You can spend the day there enjoying natural jacuzzis and the beautiful atmosphere. We recently went... More