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Sunrise

Sunrise at the Barranca

Beat the heat and the crowds by catching the first light over the canyon.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 07:02

    Independencia Overlook Park

    Find a bench in the gardens and watch the sky lighten over the Barranca de Huentitán-Oblatos.

  2. 07:47

    Independencia Overlook Park

    Stay a few minutes longer to soak in the golden light as the canyon walls come alive.

  3. 08:32

    Independencia Overlook Park

    Head back toward the city center for breakfast or coffee. Check the route for transport options.

Local tip

The park is the starting point for hiking trails if you want to extend your walk after sunrise.

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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