History:
Club Deportivo Guadalajara, commonly known as Chivas (The Goats), or El Rebaño Sagrado (The Sacred Herd) is a Mexican association football team based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Chivas boasts the most titles in the Mexican first division with 11 currently. In the latest IFFHS's club rankings, Chivas ranks first among CONCACAF teams and fifty-seventh overall. C.D. Guadalajara is the only football club in Mexico to exclusively field Mexican-born players. Chivas is one of two teams in Mexico that has never been relegated to the Primera Division A , also known as 2nd Division.
Sightseeing:
The city of Guadalajara is the capital of the State of Jalisco and is the nation's second most populated and largest urban area. Few cities can offer such a variety of interesting things to see and do, involving the visitors in a cultural and historical atmosphere. You are encouraged to start off with an enchanting tour of the city with a visit to the Historical Center and its magnificent buildings, such as the Instituto Cultural Cabanas declared "World Heritage Site" by the UNESCO. The Metropolitan Area and surrounding towns represent one of the most important tourist regions in the country. Amazingly, from one moment to the next, you can travel from a contemporary setting to places that still maintain traces of Mexico’s colonial past. There is also a great range of activities for visitors. In just one afternoon, you can appreciate many of the symbols of the Mexican spirit and culture: handcrafts, tequila, mariachi music and religious faith. The exceptional climate, natural beauty and friendly charm of the inhabitants are some of the special characteristics that have made Guadalajara to be known as the "Pearl of the West".
Estadio Jalisco (Jalisco Stadium) is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca (Aztec Stadium) and Estadio Olimpico Universitario (Olimpico Universitario) and has a maximum capacity of 66,700 seats.
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