Mexico is so close geographically to the U.S. but worlds apart in history, culture, climate and customs. Come and enjoy a refreshing vacation and a complete change of pace at Casa de Las Flores bed and breakfast. Casa de las Flores is not only ideally located a short stroll from the heart of Tlaquepaque our charming village famous for it's artists and craftsmen we are also close to the Guadalajara international airport as well as the national bus terminal making your arrival and departure easy and effortless. If you would like a bit faster pace Guadalajara founded more than four hundred years ago is the capital of the state of Jalisco and Mexico's second largest city is only fifteen minutes away from your relaxing retreat at Casa de las Flores. The town of Tequila is nearby and the home of the world famous spirited drink unique to Mexico. Lake Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico is also close by and home to thousands of Canadians and North Americans who come for the warm winter climate. The great writer D.H. Lawrence lived along Lake Chapala where he wrote his novel The Plumed Serpent. The neighboring town of Tonala, is famous for it's large open-air folk art markets held twice a week. We look forward to your visit and telling you more about the things to see and do in this wonderful part of Mexico. To see a larger map with written directions in Spanish, and to make a copy for you, to Casa de las Flores, click here or on the map. About Our Climate... December through February are the coolest months. similar to the spring in the mild western states of the U.S. A light jacket or sweater would be welcome in the very early morning or late evenings. The year round average temperature is 70 degrees f. and the days are usually sunny and warm. April to June are warmest months, and from July so September late evening rains pleasantly cool things down again making our summer days fresh and sunny.

Mexico does not require a visa, but a tourist card is given to you on the plane or by your ticket agent at check in time. But both the US government and the Mexican government require a valid passport or an original birth certificate and a drivers license with a picture. If you do not want to take your original birth certificate you can receive a state certified birth certificate copy from the vital records office or the county health department in the state in which you were born. This is what we have been told by a phone call to the state department. Rules change so please investigate this for yourselves. You may be able to receive more information on this topic if you are a US. citizen at www.state.gov