Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico, located in the Western-Pacific region. 20.67° N 103.35° W. Guadalajara is known as La Perla del Occidente (Spanish for "Pearl of the West"), la Perla Tapatía ("tapatío" is an informal adjective of origin for people and things from Guadalajara) and, Ciudad de las Rosas. The city is also the birthplace of mariachi music and charreadas.This beautiful city is considered the "most Mexican" city, and the capital of Jalisco, the "most Mexican" state. Guadalajara is also the home to one of the most popular and beloved soccer team in Mexico: Chivas Rayadas. Edit this section or read more