 In addition to being a cultural and recreational attraction and thanks to its privileged geographical location, the city serves as an axis to nearby popular beach destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Mazatlán.Other types of visitors include those who travel to attend seminars, conventions and other events in fields such as academic, entertainment, sports and business.The best-known venue for this purposes is the Expo Guadalajara, a large convention center surrounded by several hotels.