Guadalajara: hospitals, consulate and useful numbers for travellers

Before going to a big city it pays to know where the hospital is, whom to call and what your consulate does. This guide summarises what Spain's Foreign Ministry travel advisory and the CDC say about Guadalajara and Jalisco. It does not replace a doctor or your insurer, and we give no clinic phone numbers we have not verified.

Insurance first

The Spanish text is blunt: travelling with the widest possible insurance, including repatriation or medical evacuation, is absolutely essential. It also says healthcare in Mexico is uneven. The CDC advises considering travel health and medical evacuation insurance, checking whether your plan covers care abroad, and reviewing your car policy's cover if you drive.

Hospitals named

For Guadalajara the Spanish advisory recommends San Javier, Puerta de Hierro, San Jose Valle Real and Los Angeles del Carmen hospitals. The CDC adds that many hospitals abroad are accredited by Joint Commission International and that trauma centres are uncommon outside urban areas, another reason not to stray without cover.

Numbers worth saving

• Emergencies: 911.
• Roadside help (Angeles Verdes): 078.
• National Guard: 088.
• Anonymous reporting: 089.
• Jalisco citizen service: (33) 3668 1804 in the Guadalajara metro area and 01 800 (5254726) elsewhere.
• Spanish Consulate General in Guadalajara: +52 33 3630 0450, consular emergency +52 33 31 16 42 72; its district covers Colima, Jalisco, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes and Nayarit.

Sexual health and prevention

Talk to your doctor before travelling. The CDC recommends routine vaccines, hepatitis A and typhoid for most travellers, and hepatitis B for unvaccinated travellers under 60. In an open-couple context hepatitis B is especially relevant; ask your doctor. Bring condoms and your usual medication with extras in case of delays, and check it is not illegal in Mexico: the CDC warns that some prescription drugs are, and that counterfeit medicines exist.

Mosquitoes and food

Dengue, chikungunya and Zika peak from May to November, and Jalisco is among the states with lower incidence, per the Spanish text. Still, use repellent with 20% DEET or more. Drink bottled water, avoid street-stall food and disinfect fruit and vegetables, and avoid raw meat and unpasteurised cheese.

At night

The Spanish advisory asks for extra caution in the lively Av. Chapultepec area and Colonia Moderna, especially when leaving restaurants, and avoiding the historic centre and Tlaquepaque on foot at night. If you drink, do not drive.

How to use this guide

Save the numbers offline, leave an itinerary with a relative and check your country's advice on the day you leave. Sources consulted on 7 November 2026.