There is lots of information about visiting Guadalajara available online and should be looked at before ever leaving home. 

            The best place to begin doing some research is at the All About Guadalajara website.  This site contains loads of useful knowledge about Mexico’s second largest city (the largest being Mexico City).  Although this site is sponsored by Travelocity.com, most of the information provided is non biased and very insightful.  The FAQs link provides answers to questions concerning laws, health, travel methods, money issues, phone service, electricity, water safety and transportation.  There is also a “helpful links” tab that leads to basic Spanish terms, current exchange rates and even an ATM locator. 

            Curious about tipping, time zones or climate?  Visit Guadalajara Fast Facts , for information on these and many other issues concerning travel in Guadalajara. 

            Weather can many times dictate decisions made about traveling.  Visit Guadalajara Weather for the city’s yearly temperature and precipitation averages.

            For useful information about things to do while in the city, visit Guadalajara Activities .

            Note that there are very few foreign embassies located in the city of Guadalajara.  Most are located in nearby Mexico City.  For a complete list of foreign embassies located in Mexico, visit Embassies List .