Luggage Storage Guadalajara

Store Your Luggage Around Guadalajara With Bounce

Guadalajara is the capital city of the state of Jalisco. With a population of 1.5 million people, it’s the largest city in western Mexico and the second-largest city in the country. In recent years, Guadalajara has established itself as a technology hub, attracting workers from throughout Mexico. However, international visitors love Guadalajara for its arts and culture. Between the pottery production and glass blowing studios and the plethora of handicrafts found in marketplaces, you won’t be able to resist going on a shopping spree. You’ll love wandering the wide streets, lined with baroque and neo-classical buildings. And no trip is complete without catching a train out to the town of Tequila to sample this liquor right from local distilleries! 

Whatever finds its way onto your Guadalajara itinerary, you can count on Bounce to keep your luggage safe and sound. Looking for somewhere to stash your bag while you visit a museum? Want to safely store your shopping bags while you grab a bite to eat? Bounce has partners located throughout Guadalajara, making short-term luggage storage easy to access.

No matter the circumstances, Bounce is an easy and convenient way to store any items you’d rather not lug around with you during your day out in Guadalajara. 

Luggage Storage in Guadalajara 

Bounce has partnered with small businesses throughout Guadalajara to offer short term luggage storage to both locals and visitors. This service enables you to see the city without having to manage bulky luggage across public transportation and crowded spaces. Seize the opportunity to explore the city with just the essentials while Bounce safely stores your extra bags.

Guadalajara City Guide

Top Things to Do 

Guadalajara is a large, metropolitan city that attracts visitors from within Mexico and around the world. It is known for tequila, mariachi music, and incredible regional food, all of which are sure to have you falling in love with Mexico by the end of your trip. Whether you want to soak up the culture, shop for handicrafts, or eat your way through the city, there are tons of incredible things to do in Guadalajara.

Museums 

Guadalajara offers an impressive mix of museums and art galleries that will help you learn more about the culture of Mexico. Whether you’re interested in Mexico as a whole or want to learn about history and art specific to western Mexico, you’ll love exploring these museums. 

• Instituto Cultural Cabañas: This impressive museum is housed in a former orphanage and has been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is best known for its collection of murals by famous Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco. Inside the museum, you’ll also encounter works by many other notable artists from Mexico and beyond, including Diego Riviera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and even Yoko Ono. Stash your bags with a Bounce partner before your visit, as you won’t be able to take them in with you. 
• Museo Regional de Guadalajara: Built in 1701, this building served as a seminary, a military barracks, and a prison before being converted into a museum in 1918. Inside you’ll find exhibits dedicated to the history of western Mexico. They cover everything from pre-historic times up to the arrival of the Spanish. One of the exhibits houses a wooly mammoth skeleton that was found in western Mexico.  
• Museo de las Artes Universidad de Guadalajara: This museum holds a mix of exhibits dedicated to both Mexican and international art. You’ll find many of Mexico’s most famous artists represented inside as well as thought-provoking exhibits with art from around the world. There’s a gift shop and a cafe on-site as well. 

Shopping

Whether you’re on the hunt for souvenirs, Mexican handicrafts, fresh fruit, or want to browse a traditional mall, Guadalajara has no shortage of options. Here are a few shopping destinations that deserve a spot on your Guadalajara itinerary.

• Tlaquepaque: If you’re on the hunt for souvenirs or local handicrafts, Tlaquepaque is the perfect place to look. This neighborhood in Guadalajara is packed with shops, galleries, and glass-blowing studios, which produce gorgeous goods you’ll be keen to take home. 
• Mercado Libertad: This market is also known as Mercado San Juan del Dios. It opened in 1958 and is the largest indoor market in all of Latin America. Inside, you’ll find vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to handicrafts, furniture, baskets, clothing, and anything else you can imagine. Mercado Libertad also has many food stands and is a great place to sample local cuisine on a budget.
• Andares Shopping Mall: Looking for a modern shopping experience? The Andares shopping center is a state-of-the-art mall just North of Guadalajara. It is home to many popular western shops, such as Pottery Barn, Sephora, and more. There is also a movie theatre on-site, and a plethora of great restaurants.

Dining

Mexico is beloved for its incredible cuisine, and Guadalajara is a wonderful place to sample the best food Mexico has to offer. It’s hard to go wrong when eating in Mexico, but the state of Jalisco has many delectable regional specialties you shouldn’t miss.

• Birria: Birria is a goat-meat stew that is popular as a hangover cure. The meat is slow-cooked in a chili sauce, making it tender and full of flavor. Sometimes birria is used as a taco filling, but most often it stands alone. You will find restaurants called Birrierias throughout Guadalajara that specialize in this delicious dish.
• Pozole Rojo: This hearty broth-based soup is one of the tastiest dishes in all of Mexico. It contains corn kernels and pork and is garnished with radishes, lettuce, cheese, avocado, onion, and fried tortilla strips. Some restaurants offer vegan or vegetarian versions of this soup, but typically it contains pork or chicken. You’ll find pozole on almost any restaurant menu, so don’t pass up the chance to give it a try! 
• Tequila: The Guadalajara region is known for its tequila production. In fact, just outside the city, you’ll find a small town called Tequila, which is packed with distilleries. You can take a tequila tour out to this town to sample the wares or simply order tequila in any restaurant or bar throughout the city. Your server will be able to recommend the best brands.