Guadalupe (Arizona)

Guadalupe is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.

Understand

Guadalupe was founded around 1900 by Yaqui Indians, who fled their homeland in Sonora to avoid oppression by the Mexican government of Porfirio Diaz. Since its founding, it has been known as a center of Yaqui culture and it is home to many religious festivals. Respectful visitors are welcome to observe these ceremonies, although photography during ceremonies is forbidden.

Get in

On Interstate 10, take exit 155 for Baseline Rd toward Guadalupe. Head East on Baseline Rd. and turn South on S Avenida Del Yaqui/S Priest Dr

Get around

Valley Metro Bus Lines 56 and 108 go through Guadalupe.

See

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5445 East Calle San Angelo.

Do

Easter Festival. Yaqui dances, Easter ceremony, and a carnival in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Easter Sunday after Easter Mass. The farmer's market on the corner of Guadalupe, featuring fresh produce from local farms great prices.

Buy

Mercado Mexico 8212 South Avenida Del Yaqui (480) 831-5925

Guadalupe Market 8207 South Avenida Del Yaqui (480) 839-2759

Mission Market 8818 South Avenida Del Yaqui (480) 839-2038

Eat

Del Yaqui 9201 S. Del Yaqui Ave (Inside Guadalupe Market) (480) 839-8170 ‎delyaqui.com

San Diego Bay 9201 South Avenida Del Yaqui # 11 (Inside Guadalupe Market)(480) 839-2991 http://sandiegobayseafood.com/%5Bdead+link%5D

Learn

South Mountain Community College Guadalupe Center 9233 S. Avenida Del Yaqui

Guadalupe Branch Library 9241 S Avenida del Yaqui 602-652-3000

Go next

Guadalupe is very close to Tempe, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. As well as Tempe Mills Mall North on Avenida Del Yaqui/Priest Dr

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