Guadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of , and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara.
The second city of the Mexican Republic and capital of the state of Jalisco,Guadalajarais considered the most “Mexican” of the country’s big cities.The city is named after theSpanish city of Guadalajarameaning "river/valley of stones".Guadalajara is a cultural center of Mexico, considered by most to be the home ofmariachimusic and host to a number of large-scale cultural events such as theGuadalajara International Film Festival, theGuadalajara International Book Fair, and globally renowned cultural events which draw international crowds. It is home to theC.D. Guadalajara, one of the most popular football clubs in Mexico.