Guadalajara is conservative
by Ekahau
Guadalajara is a very mild climate year-round, with the occasional freak cold spell they call a gift from the el gringos and you may need a light jacket. The warmest months are April and May and from June through September expect tropical down pours for an hour or so in the afternoon. I did not feel comfortable in shorts and saw only one Mexican wearing them on the Tequila express.
Sit in the Chair Sculptures
by kathymof
There is a wonderful display of chair sculptures in front of the Cababas Institute. This is probably still part of Plaza Tapatia. They are very whimsical and are a must see. Some remind me of images from sci fi books I have read. They are a lot of fun. The chairs were one of my favorite things in Guadalajara.
Visit a Historic Cemetary
by Jetgirly
Guadalajara has several amazing cemetaries that you can visit to get a sense of the city's history. The most atmospheric has to be Panteon de Belen, which is located just two blocks behind the immigration building (which, if I recall, is #500 Avenida Alcade). It's creepy, spooky and hasn't been used in more than one hundred years. Unfortunately, when I visited, the cemetary was closed for renovations and had no plans to open in the near future. To find out when the cemetary re-opens, you should contact Tourist Information.
Because I couldn't get inside Panteon de Belen, I ended up at Panteon de Mezquitan, a larger cemetary that has many historic graves but is also still in use. There are several sections in this cemetary, including dedicated sections for English, French and German "residents". Entrance is free and you can explore the cemetary freely, just be polite and remember that almost all of the other people you see around you are there to mourn the loss of a loved one. Put your camera down as you approach anyone. Panteon de Mezquitan is the large expanse bordered by Calle Enrique Diaz de Leon to the west, Ave. Federalisimo to the east, and Calle de los Maestros to the north. You can get there easily by light rail.