Vía RecreActiva GDL

On September 12, 2025, the Vía RecreActiva Metropolitana of Guadalajara celebrated its 21th anniversary. Experience this unique opportunity to take over and fully enjoy the city’s main roads.

A Brief History of the Vía RecreActiva

This project began as a citizen initiative by a group now known as Guadalajara 500 A.C., with the goal of allowing people to make use of public space and transform their city once a week.

With the support of local authorities, the first route of the Vía RecreActiva opened on September 12, 2004, in Guadalajara. Back then, it was just 11 kilometers long and operated from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The Vía RecreActiva Today

Thanks to the positive response, the Vía RecreActiva quickly expanded. Today, there are 31 kilometers of routes within Guadalajara, which connect to the municipalities of Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, and Tonalá.

Together, these four municipalities form a 75-kilometer route available every Sunday and on official public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Experience the Vía RecreActiva

Every Sunday and on public holidays, enjoy this space where you can explore your city freely and safely, away from car traffic. On the Vía RecreActiva routes, you can walk, ride a bike, rollerblade, or skateboard—alone or with company.

The Vía RecreActiva in Guadalajara offers around 35 permanent activities, including cultural, educational, and recreational workshops, guided tours of the city’s main attractions, and children’s areas.

Cycle Tour on the Vía RecreActiva

If you want to join a bike tour, the Vía RecreActiva offers bicycles. Just arrive on time and register at the corner of Juárez Avenue and Andador Escorza. You’ll need a valid ID, and tours of the main tourist spots run from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

RecreActive Sites

The Vía RecreActiva has several activity hubs for the whole family. Some serve as alternative stages where you can present your personal artistic project. For these presentations, you must schedule in advance at Vía RecreActiva Guadalajara

Children’s Area

Along Chapultepec Avenue, between Vallarta Avenue and Hidalgo Avenue, children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy activities such as physical exercise, bike lessons, bowling, puzzles, inflatable games, and more.

Recommendations 

Follow the instructions given by staff at each intersection.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

If you’re in a group, try to stay together or set a meeting point in advance.

If bringing a pet, avoid exposing it to high asphalt temperatures, keep it hydrated, and always use a leash.

If You Don’t Have Your Own Bike, Use MiBici

MiBici is a sustainable transport option in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area with 360 stations operating from 5:00 a.m. to 12:59 a.m.

Annual membership is $478 pesos, offering unlimited rides up to 30 minutes each. The plan includes a Mi Movilidad card for unlocking bikes, though unlocking is also possible via the app or website. Payment is by debit or credit card.

Temporary plans are available for 1 day ($105), 3 days ($209), or 7 days ($367). These do not include a Mi Movilidad card; bikes are unlocked through the app or website, and payment is by credit card.

Subscriptions are available on MiBici’s website or at the MiBici Service Center, located at Calzada Federalismo Sur 403 (Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sat: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).

Did you know…? 

In 2006, the Vía RecreActiva expanded to Zapopan; in 2008 to Tlaquepaque; and in 2010 to Tonalá.

The Vía RecreActiva in Guadalajara attracts an average of 100,000 people every Sunday.