$249 Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis (IND) to Guadalajara (GDL)

If you're looking for a vacation that takes you away from the polar vortex, then spend the three and a half hours it takes to fly from Indianapolis to Guadalajara. Mariachis, tequila, colorfully outfitted couples doing the hat dance - -these traditions all originated in Jalisco, of which Guadalajara is the capital. You can reach Indianapolis International Airport (IND) via your own car, a cab or the public IndyGo bus.

Attractions

Start your city tour by exploring the historic center. Stroll through the various plazas filled with fountains, monuments and kiosks, and then visit the iconic twin-towered Cathedral. Next, take in a folkloric dance performance at the Degollado Theater. If you're too tired from shopping and sight-seeing to walk around, horse-drawn carriages called Calandrias offer tours of the downtown area as well as other parts of the city. Practically connected to Guadalajara is Tonala, home of world-class artisans who create clay and blown-glass handicrafts.

Hints and tips

After you fly from Indianapolis to Guadalajara Airport (GDL), you can find flights to most of the rest of the country. There's also train and bus service to popular destinations like Puerto Vallarta or Tequila. In the latter city, you can watch tequila being distilled. With average daytime highs ranging from 73 degrees to 89 degrees, any time of year is great for visiting. In October, Guadalajara hosts the annual month-long Fiestas de Octubre celebration, which features a state fair at the city fairgrounds along with cultural and performance offerings at venues throughout the city.