This Japanese garden is found inside a large metropolitan park  that  is called Bosque Colomos. It is one of the most popular attractions in Guadalajara for both tourist and local residents.  In addition to the garden,  there are miles of trails for hiking and bicycling, outdoor exercise equipment, a cultural center for children,  a small lake, a bonsai pavilion, an area for riding horses and a variety of outdoor sculptures.

The traditional Japanese Garden is designed to reflect the countries culture and philosphy which involves harmony with nature, tranquility, serious contemplation and discipline. Several types of Japanese gardens exist and the most common include a rock or zen garden, a tea garden, a water garden and strolling gardens. The latter type of garden can be either a strolling garden designed for recreation and aesthetic pleasure or a strolling garden for meditative walking which will incorporate some spiritual imagery in the landscape.

bridges are a common design element

a pagoda in the garden

lush green landscaping is used to create an idealized miniature landscape

small ponds are also common elements of japanese gardens

rocks are also common elements found in most types of japanese gardens

The cultural center for children

A statue of Pepe Guizar, one of Mexico’s most famous musicians and composers. Born in Guadalajara, he is known as the musical painter of mexico

This sculpture is called “Serie Instrumento de Viento” which translates to wind instrumet series

streams with fish are also common elements in a water garden