Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico

Guadalajara is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The Guadalajara metropolitan area has a reported population of over 5 million inhabitants, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Mexico, behind Mexico City.

Guadalajara is the 10th largest Latin American city in population, urban area, and gross domestic product. The city’s economy is based on services and industry, especially information technology, with a large number of international firms having regional offices and manufacturing facilities in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. Other, more traditional industries, such as shoes, textiles and food processing are also important contributing factors.