Travel advisory · MexicoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Mexico.The warnings cover only these areas: Colima, Guerrero, Sinaloa, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque, Guanajuato, south of Highways 43D and 45D, Guatemala border region, Chiapas, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Michoacán, Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border, Nuevo León, except Monterrey, Piedras Negras, Route 85 Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Tecate, Tijuana, US border region, Zacatecas.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Colima · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, UK
- Guerrero · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
- Sinaloa · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
- Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, France
- Chihuahua · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, UK
- Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
- Guanajuato, south of Highways 43D and 45D · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Guatemala border region, Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, New Zealand
- Lagunas de Zempoala National Park · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Michoacán · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK
- Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Nuevo León, except Monterrey · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Piedras Negras · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
- Route 85 Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
- Sonora · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Tamaulipas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, UK
- Tecate · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
- Tijuana · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
- US border region · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, France
- Zacatecas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, UK
Also named by one government: Celaya–Irapuato–Salamanca triangle, Guanajuato (France), Culiacán and surrounding area (France), North of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Germany), Route 129 Martinez de la Torre–Teziutlán (France), Route 131 Tapacoyan–Perote (France), Route 180 Martinez de la Torre–Papantla secondary roads (France), Route 40 Monterrey–Reynosa (France), Southern Michoacán from Uruapán to the coast (France), Acapulco (France), Baja California, except Tijuana and Tecate (France), Ciudad Acuña (Spain), Ciudad Juárez and surrounding area (Spain), Ciudad Obregón (France), Coahuila, except southern part (New Zealand), Coatzacoalcos (France), Colonias north and north-east of the Zócalo, Mexico City (France), Durango (France), East Nuevo León, bordering Tamaulipas (France), Guanajuato (Spain), Guanajuato, Highway 45 between León and Irapuato (New Zealand), Guanajuato, south-west of Highway 45D (UK), Jalisco, within 50 km of Michoacán border (Canada), Monclova (Spain), Morelos (France), Nayarit (France), Nogales (France), Non-tourist rural areas of Baja California (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Chihuahua (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Coahuila (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Durango (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Sonora (Spain), Northern municipalities of Jalisco (UK), Northern Tamaulipas from San Fernando to US border (Spain), Northern Veracruz bordering Tamaulipas (Spain), Northern Veracruz from Martinez de la Torre (France), Route 150D Puebla–Orizaba (France), Route 190 Oaxaca–Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (France), Route 85 and 83 Monterrey–Ciudad Victoria–Tampico (France), Route 95 Mexico City–Cuernavaca (France), Selva Lacandona (France), South and south-west of Lake Chapala, Jalisco (UK), South-west Jalisco and Los Altos, except Puerto Vallarta (France), South-west Michoacán (France), South-west Tamaulipas (France), Southern Guanajuato state (France), Southern Michoacán south of Morelia (Spain), Strip within 40 km of Guatemalan border, Chiapas (UK), Tepic (New Zealand), Toluca (France), Veracruz city (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | May 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (Sicherheitslage) (regional advisories) | Oct 19, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco in western Mexico, is known for mariachi, tequila and birria, plus José Clemente Orozco murals in its historic center.
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Guadalajara is the capital and largest city of Jalisco, in western Mexico, at about 1,700 meters above sea level in the Atemajac Valley. It is the economic center of the Bajío region, and its electronics and software industries earned it the nickname Silicon Valley of Mexico. Most visitors stay in the historic center, where the Guadalajara Cathedral, the Degollado Theatre on Plaza de la Liberación and the Hospicio Cabañas are located. The Hospicio Cabañas holds murals by José Clemente Orozco and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Mariachi, tequila and birria are closely tied to Guadalajara. The San Juan de Dios Market, one of the largest indoor markets in Latin America, is a good place to start. Tequila, the town that gives the spirit its name, is a common day trip from the city. Guadalajara suits travelers who want a large Mexican city with colonial architecture and a traditional market. Most rain falls in summer, and March is the driest month, so the dry, warm winters are the easiest time to visit.
Guadalajara in five
- Base in Centro for sights, Americana for foodCentro Histórico has the cathedral, the Cabañas Cultural Institute and its murals, and the main plazas. Colonia Americana and Chapultepec have cafés and restaurants and are a short ride away.
- Eat birria, tortas ahogadas and carne en su jugoThese are Guadalajara's signature dishes, found at small restaurants and markets. Eat at busy places, and try the San Juan de Dios market.
- Take a Tequila day tripTequila is about an hour northwest, with agave fields and distilleries in a UNESCO-listed landscape. Go by tour or rental car; many tours include tastings.
- Visit Tlaquepaque and ZapopanTlaquepaque has craft shops and restaurants in a pedestrian center, while Zapopan has a basilica and parks. Both are short rides from the center by taxi or light rail.
- Book early for the book fair and mariachi festivalsThe Guadalajara International Book Fair in late November to early December fills hotels. Mariachi events run in late summer; check dates before you book.
Things to do in Guadalajara
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Need to know
- Airport
- Guadalajara (GDL), about 20 km south of the center
- Getting there
- Flights from Mexico City take about 1 hour 15; buses are long
- Getting around
- Light rail, buses, ride apps and walking in the center
- Best base
- Centro, Americana or Chapultepec
- Time needed
- 2–3 days; add 1 for Tequila
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low11°Dry, mildJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, mild
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh28°Low12°Dry, warmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low14°Warm, dryMarchClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low15°Hot, dryAprilClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh34°Low17°Hot, rain startsMayClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rain starts
- JuneRain16 rainy daysHigh30°Low18°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low17°Rainy afternoonsJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 221 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy afternoons
- AugustRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low16°Rainy afternoonsAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 203 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy afternoons
- SeptemberRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°Rain, mariachi festSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 168 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, mariachi fest
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh27°Low15°Drier, warmOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier, warm
- NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low13°Book fair, mildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Book fair, mild
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low12°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Guadalajara, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Guadalajara
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 27°
- Humidity
- 34%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Guadalajara
02:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°16°0%Monday: Fog. High 30°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue30°19°2%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Wed29°18°16%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Thu29°17°2%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri30°14°2%Friday: Clear. High 30°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat28°16°4%Saturday: Clear. High 28°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun28°15°6%Sunday: Clear. High 28°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 6%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Tequilaabout 1 hour by roadAgave fields, distilleries and a UNESCO landscape.
- Tlaquepaqueabout 20 min by taxiPedestrian streets with craft shops and restaurants.
- Lake Chapala and Ajijicabout 50 min by roadA lakeside town popular with expats.
Before you go to Guadalajara
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Rules for Guadalajara, checked
- Visa rules depend on your passport. Check your entry status on the National Migration Institute site before you book.Source
- Mexican customs asks about food, plants, seeds and animal products. Declare what you carry on the customs form, because some items are restricted.
- Tipping is customary at restaurants and for taxi drivers. Check the bill first to see whether a service charge is already included.
- Carry your passport or a photo ID when you go out. Police checks and some venues may ask to see it.
Plan around Guadalajara
The Pacific beach city, about 5 hours west
Read the guideGuanajuatoA colorful colonial city, about 4 hours east
Read the guideMoreliaA cathedral city in Michoacán
Read the guideCentral Pacific CoastBeach hubs on the coast
Read the guideMexico City travel guideThe capital, an hour away by air
Read the guideAll of MexicoCities, ruins, beaches and entry basics
Read the guideGuadalajara FAQ
Is Guadalajara worth visiting?
Yes. It has a walkable colonial center, strong food, mariachi culture and Orozco's murals, and it is a base for Tequila and Lake Chapala. It is less touristed than Mexico City.
How many days do you need in Guadalajara?
Two or three days covers Centro, Tlaquepaque and Zapopan. Add one day for Tequila and another for Lake Chapala or Ajijic.
Is Guadalajara safe for tourists?
Millions visit each year and the historic center and Americana are busy, but government advice for Jalisco is cautious. Use ride apps at night and read the current wording.
How do I get from Guadalajara to Tequila?
About an hour by road. Options are a tour, a rental car or a bus from the city. Book tastings ahead if you want a specific distillery.
When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?
November to May for dry days. The rainy season runs roughly June to September, with afternoon showers; the book fair makes late November busy.