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The Dickinson Guest House B&B is located just a short distance from the historical downtown core in the hub of this cities' financial district. It is conveniently located in the upscale Chapalita neighborhood, not to be confused with Chapala, which is a wonderful community about an hour away, situated on the largest lake in Mexico.
We are close to all shopping venues and the downtown city sites. From El Centro to Plaza Andares in Puerto Hierro we are in the center of this ever growing city. We are situated between the old and the new for easy access to both. New links are being added to our links page to include lots of different information to the area that surrounds us. This includes annual events such as the Guadalajara International Book Fair, that is at the end of every November, running through the first few days of December. This past year 2011, we had the privilege to host Frankfurt, Germany as our guest of honor. This was a perfect setting for the 6 guests who had an entire house to themselves without the overpriced hotel rooms that many had booked in the middle of the "traffic zone" surrounding the convention center. We are within walking distance from this yearly event.
A thank you is in order for those savvy travelers who kept the house full for the 16th Pan American Games that were held here in October, 2011.So many of the new venues were minutes away from this property.It made for easier travel times to said venues in this part of the city. Thank you for your stay and for the kind reviews.
If you have any questions about medical vacations, feel free to contact us by e-mail. Chapalita is world famous for the best of cosmetic surgeons, dentists, hair transplantation, LASIK eye surgery, IVF clinics and everything else in between. This is a perfect location for all, and all are welcome. We look forward to answering any questions you may have after looking over this fairly comprehensive site.
Calle San Uriel 338
Colonia Chapalita
Guadalajara, Jalisco, C.P. 45000, Mexico
Phone: 1-408-465-5203 from U.S. and Canada
In Mexico already? (33) 17 02 12 06 Telcel cellular.
E-mail James at: james@dickinsonguesthouse.com
A taxi to the house is very inexpensive from the airport or bus station (approx US$22/280 pesos). 02/2012
For general travel and tourist information click here.
There is secured parking on the property itself, and ample parking on the street, usually right in front of the house. A car is convenient, but a taxi is easier and actually more affordable if you get your fares "up front." Inquire when you arrive. We know the taxi fares and most of the drivers for this general area, and the many popular destinations.
Directions from Airport: Buy your taxi ticket at the kiosks right outside of the customs clearance. Tell them you are going to Hotel Posada Guadalajara on Lopez Mateos Sur / De Las Rosas, or zona 5. It will cost exactly 280 pesos or around US$22, as of February, 2012. Try to have the pesos in advance to get a better rate than at the airport. Taxis will be lined up outside. Once you are in the taxi, tell them to go to the hotel. If you have the map (this page) printed out, it will be no problem for the taxi driver to get you here. The house is just blocks behind the hotel, so it is a good landmark. Google maps of Chapalita in Guadalajara, Mexico has a great map of the entire area.
The house address is Calle San Uriel 338. If your plans have already been made to stay here, PRINT OUT THIS INFORMATION NOW, AND KEEP IT WITH YOUR PASSPORT. It will just be one less thing to think about and forget during the final phase of packing.
Directions from the Central Bus Station: The same as above and the taxis are right outside. You will need to pay inside at the taxi kiosks and get a ticket to give to the driver. The cost is around 130 pesos or US$11.00, and takes about 15-20 minutes, same as the airport transportation time. Please note that there is a new bus terminal located in Zapopan which is much closer to the house. It is the stop just before the old bus station just southeast of downtown. You will save probably an hour of travel and a good share of cab fare if you get off here. This station is the one you would get off at if coming from Puerto Vallarta. It completely bypasses the very traffic of the downtown district.
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