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TRAVEL
Take, for example, Peligro al Fondo www.instagram.
com/peligroalfondo, where evening cocktails, sába-
do jotero parties, and drag shows are held, all while
enjoying delicious tortas ahogadas in tomato sauce,
surrounded by plants, flowers, and a relaxed atmos-
phere where everyone is welcome—especially mem-
bers of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Expiatory Temple, designed by Italian ar-
chitect Adamo Boari, is the neo-Gothic jewel
of both Mexico and Colonia Americana.
Its construction, considered the treasure of Colonia
Americana, spanned from 1897 to 1972, having withs-
tood the Cristero Wars and the Mexican Revolution.
In front of the entrance stands a fountain featuring a
large agave sculpture by Diego Martínez-Negrete—
an offering to the plant that symbolises health and
abundance in Mexico.
Of Delicious Poisons
Avenida de las Américas is lined with modern buil-
dings, mostly office spaces, and also features
twenty-three busts of iconic figures from across the
Americas. At number 1254 on the avenue stands Ve-
neno restaurant https://venenorestaurante.com,
whose design—featuring adobe, natural wood, and
leather—is inspired by the architecture of the Star
Wars planet Tatooine and the archaeological site of
Paquimé in Chihuahua. It was named the Best in the
Americas in 2020 by the Restaurant & Bar Design
Award.Chef Alfonso Cadena and his
partner Juan Monteón aim to highlight
tapatío flavours in their restaurant, no-
tably with dishes such as picaña and
arrachera tacos.
And speaking of signature cuisine,
one mustn’t miss a visit to Alcalde ht-
tps://alcalde.com.mx, where execu-
tive chef Paco Ruano works wonders
with local produce—among them, sa-
lads of flowers and herbs that are as
delicious as they are beautiful.
Back at Hotel Indigo, and before sli-
pping between the softness of its
sheets, a final cocktail is a must at Se-
tenta Azotea, the rooftop bar, to enjoy
the city’s gentle breeze and reflect on
the marvels of Mexican Guadalajara.
https://visitagdl.com
The design of Veneno restaurant, acclaimed as the best in the Americas
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