Guadalajara breaks ground on $270 mil aquarium, could nix Puerto Vallarta’s plans

Guadalajara’s El Parque Alcalde has broken ground on Acuario Michin Guadalajara, a 32,000 sq ft aquarium that will host over 130 species at a cost of $270 million pesos.

'Acuario Michin Guadalajara' will be fully funded by private investments, according to the city mayor, Ramiro Hernandez.

The contract was rewarded to the developers by the city with the agreement the aquarium will maintain at least 50% of the green space at the park, and provide 10,000 tickets to DIF.

Construction of the new aquarium is expected to start this month and generate 500 construction jobs in the . . .