Guadalajara, MX

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Guadalajara (Spanish pronunciation [wa-da-la-ha-ra]) is the capital city of the state of Jalisco and it's also the second most populated city in Mexico, located in the Western-Pacific region. Guadalajara is known as La Perla del Occidente (Spanish for "Pearl of the West"), la Perla Tapat�a ("tapat�o" is an informal adjective of origin for people and things from Guadalajara) and Ciudad de las Rosas (City of the Roses). 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.