The season is here, and this is a short guide for those who, like us, ask themselves every year: where can you find dragon fruit in Guadalajara during the month of May ?
In Guadalajara, one of the most traditional spots remains Las 9 Esquinas, where stalls selling fresh fruit and related products are set up every year. Nearby, the Jardín Mexicaltzingo also bursts with color thanks to dragon fruit freshly brought in from the fields.
Take the opportunity to stroll through this historic neighborhood with these recommendations.
If you’re in Zapopan, you can take a stroll along the Andador Aurelio Ortega, as well as find them on the street corners and in the streets near the Lázaro Cárdenas Municipal Market.
At these spots, you’ll find everything from sauces and liqueurs to ice cream, breads, tamales, and, of course, guamúchiles—another fruit characteristic of the region: a pod with a flavor somewhere between sweet and bitter that many love and others hate.
Where to find pitayas in Guadalajara: it’s also worth heading out of the city
In towns like Amacueca, Techaluta de Montenegro, and Teocuitatlán de Corona, fairs are held throughout the month, where local producers sell freshly picked pitayas, as well as a wide variety of products such as ice cream, jams, and liqueurs.
These municipalities are part of the region’s main dragon fruit corridors, along with areas such as Sayula, Zacoalco, and Tolimán, so quality and freshness are practically guaranteed.
During the season, some local projects in Guadalajara offer guided tours to dragon fruit-growing areas, such as Pitayo Camp.
