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Sunset

Golden Light at the Matute Remus Bridge

Catch the sunset glow over the Lázaro Cárdenas viaduct with a quick bite nearby.

Best time: 18:33About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:33

    Foco al Aire

    Grab a bite at Foco al Aire. This regional restaurant is open from 14:00 to 23:00, so it is ready for you an hour before the sun dips.

  2. 18:03

    Parque de las Estrellas

    Walk 14 minutes southeast to Parque de las Estrellas. This park sits just off the main road and offers a clear view of the bridge structure as the evening light begins to fade.

  3. 18:33

    Puente Matute Remus

    Stand at Puente Matute Remus. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final golden reflection on the cable-stayed bridge and the busy Lázaro Cárdenas road below.

  4. 19:18

    Cheleros

    End the evening with a drink at Cheleros. It is a 10-minute walk from the bridge and stays open until 01:00 on weekdays or 02:00 on weekends, giving you plenty of time to unwind.

Local tip

The bridge is part of a major transit route. Keep an eye on traffic when crossing the area, as the Lázaro Cárdenas road is one of the busiest in the city.

Check before you go

  • Foco al Aire is open 14:00-23:00.
  • Cheleros is open Su-We 12:00-01:00 and Th-Sa 12:00-02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guadalajara (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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