What are fun things to do with friends in Guadalajara?
We checked 51 real places in Guadalajara, Jalisco from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 4 game spots, 8 sports venues and 7 places to shop in Guadalajara, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Instituto Cultural Cabañas to Mascusia
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Instituto Cultural Cabañas
Paseo Monosabios, 44360 Guadalajara, JAL
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Jardín López Portillo
Guadalajara
Free
12:30Lunch at Taquería La Guadalupana
Calle Francisco I. Madero, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Cine Foro UDG
Avenida Juárez 976, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Unidad Deportiva Ruiz Vélez
Calle Belén, 44280 Guadalajara, JAL
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Mercado Libertad (San Juan de Dios)
Calle Alfareros, 44360 Guadalajara, JAL
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Valentina
Paseo Hospicio, 44280 Guadalajara, JAL
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Mascusia
Avenida Francisco Javier Mina, 44360 Guadalajara, JAL
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Museo de Ripley´s Aunque usted no lo crea! to La Maestranza
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Museo de Ripley´s Aunque usted no lo crea!
Calle Morelos 217, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Jardín San José de Analco
Guadalajara
Free
12:30Lunch at La Catedral del Antojito Pedro Moreno
Calle Pedro Moreno, 44280 Guadalajara, JAL
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Complejo Deportivo Universitario
Calle Fray Antonio de Segovia, 44840 Guadalajara, JAL
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Plaza de la Tecnología
Avenida 16 de Septiembre 140, Plaza Luis Barragán, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Multicinemas
Ciclovía La Paz, Arcos Vallarta, 44130 Guadalajara, JAL
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Las Cumbres
Ciclovia Revolución, Plaza Luis Barragán, 44430 Guadalajara, JAL
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at La Maestranza
Calle Maestranza, Plaza Luis Barragán, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Museo Regional de Guadalajara to La Fuente
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Calle Pino Suárez 60, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Jardin San Sebastián de Analco
Guadalajara
Free
12:30Lunch at 中餐食堂
Calle Héroes de la Independencia, Plaza Luis Barragán, 44450 Guadalajara, JAL
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Unidad Deportiva Morelos
Pedro Celestino Negrete, 44370 Guadalajara, JAL
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Mercado Alcalde
Calle Pino Suárez, 44280 Guadalajara, JAL
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Cinepolis
Avenida Río Nilo, 44840 Guadalajara, JAL
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Chilla Felix
Calzada Independencia Norte 131, 44100 Guadalajara, JAL
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at La Fuente
Calle Pino Suárez, 44280 Guadalajara, JAL
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Guadalajara
Real places in Guadalajara for a day out with kids.
Visit Plaza Mercado San Juan de Dios
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeGuadalajara
Eat at Shun Fa Super Oriental
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)Calle Héroes de la Independencia, Plaza Luis Barragán, 44450 Guadalajara, JAL
Go to Cinepolis VIP
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
Mercado San DiegoCalle Florencio Antillán, 44200 Guadalajara, JAL
ACORD DE MEXICOCalzada del Campesino, 44180 Guadalajara, JAL
How much does a day out with friends cost in Guadalajara?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Guadalajara costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Guadalajara for free?
Free places on our list include Jardín López Portillo, Plaza Mercado San Juan de Dios and Jardín San José de Analco. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Guadalajara?
Good places to start are Taquería La Guadalupana, Valentina and La Catedral del Antojito Pedro Moreno. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Guadalajara?
Sights on our list include Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Museo del Ejercito y Fuerza Aerea Méxicana (Cuartel Colorado) and Museo de Ripley´s Aunque usted no lo crea!. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Guadalajara?
Try visit Plaza Mercado San Juan de Dios, eat at Shun Fa Super Oriental and go to Cinepolis VIP. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Guadalajara?
Try walk through Plaza Pablo Neruda, look around Museo del Ejercito y Fuerza Aerea Méxicana (Cuartel Colorado) and dinner at Barbataco Parque Morelos. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Guadalajara?
Try play at Cine Foro UDG, park time at Plaza Fundadores and dinner at Taquería La Guadalupana. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Guadalajara?
Try saturday morning: Museo de Cera Guadalajara, saturday lunch: Taquería La Guadalupana and saturday afternoon: Jardín San Sebastian de Analco. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Guadalajara?
Try birthday dinner at Taquería La Guadalupana, play at Cine Foro UDG and drinks at Cerveceria Barriochico (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Guadalajara?
Try play at Cine Foro UDG, see a movie at Multicinemas and get active at Coliseo olímpico. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Guadalajara?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.