Roadside stands in Zapopan, Mexico

A few small vendor stands are established alongside the road. The vendors are selling snacks and small baked goods. A family is crossing the street toward the stalls. Zapopan is a small suburb of Guadalajara that was originally an Indian village. The town is famous for a 17th century Baroque church that attracts visitors from the surrounding area, especially on religious feast days.Guadalajara was founded soon after the conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century and has grown to be one of Mexico's primary cities. It is the second largest city in Mexico, behind Mexico City, and is the industrial capital of the country. The city is famous for its manufacture of hardware and software for Mexico's technology industry. It is also a popular tourist destination for its blend of colonial sites and modern conveniences.