It emerged during the Porfiriato, originally named Colonia Porfirio Díaz, and was distinguished by its buildings with French influence. After the Mexican Revolution, the name changed to Colonia Americana, in reference to the presence of foreign businessmen and residents (mainly Americans) who participated in its urban development.
The colony's urban project responded to the idea of a “hygienic colony”, with wide streets, tree-lined sidewalks, and elegant mansions, designed to improve health and quality of life conditions. Today it retains that classic air, but merged with modernity. Proof of this is that the Time Out magazine recognized it as “the coolest neighborhood in the world”, surpassing iconic areas of cities like New York, Lisbon, Tokyo, and Santiago de Chile.
During your visit to Guadalajara, be sure to visit the Museum of Arts of the University of Guadalajara (MUSA), which houses part of the artistic legacy of the muralist José Clemente Orozco. Very close to there is the Expiatory Temple of the Blessed Sacrament, considered one of the most beautiful Neo-Gothic buildings in Mexico
The American Colony is also a benchmark for nightlife and local creativity. Here you will find some of the country's most renowned bars, noted for their innovative cocktail offerings and their focus on agave spirits produced artisanally.
If you prefer to go shopping, you'll find a wide variety of boutiques and independent design stores, where local talent is reflected in fashion, accessories, and unique objects.
In the American Colony, the streets are always full of life. It's a meeting point that combines style, culture, and fun, and represents the contemporary essence of Guadalajara better than any other.
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