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Mexico Guadalajara East Mission
The Mexico Guadalajara East Mission serves Spanish-speaking members and missionaries in and around Guadalajara, the Pearl of the West.
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Spanish is the mission language and the main language of daily life in Guadalajara.
At a glance
- Country
- Mexico
- Main city
- Guadalajara, 1,385,629 people in the city and municipality (2020)
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with dry and warm winters and wet, mildly hot summers
- Church in Mexico
- 1,534,058 members, 230 stakes, 1,878 congregations
A short history of the area
The city became the capital of the Kingdom of Nueva Galicia and later played an important role in Mexico's independence. Today, Guadalajara is a major Mexican city known for mariachi music, traditional food, and historic places such as Hospicio Cabañas.
The Church here
- 1877After portions of the Book of Mormon were translated into Spanish, missionaries baptized the first converts in Hermosillo.
- 1879A branch was organized in Mexico City.
- 1936–1946Tensions with returning mission leadership led to a painful schism in the Church in Mexico before members were reconciled.
- 1944Temple ordinances were translated into Spanish.
- 1945Mexican Saints traveled to Mesa, Arizona, and became the first in Church history to receive temple ordinances in a language other than English.
- 1961A stake was organized in Mexico City.
- 1975A new mission was created in Guadalajara.
- 2003The Mexico Guadalajara South Mission was organized.
Temples nearby
Guadalajara Mexico Temple
Dedicated April 29, 2001 · Near Guadalajara
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Foods to try
- Torta ahogada (a bread roll filled with refried beans and fried pork, served in seasoned tomato sauce)
- Birria (spiced pork, beef, or goat often served with broth, onion, lime, and tortillas)
- Carne en su jugo (beef broth with beans, bacon, coriander, onion, and radish)
- Jericalla (a baked dessert similar to flan, with a browned top)
Fun facts
- Guadalajara is home to San Juan de Dios Market, described as the largest indoor market in Latin America.
- Mariachi originated in the nearby town of Cocula and is strongly associated with Guadalajara.
- Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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