7 Most Haunted Places of Guadalajara
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Guadalajara is vastly underappreciated and arguably has just as much to offer as Mexico City and even boasts experiences and a rich cultural history that are incomparably different from Mexico City.
It’s really unfortunate that Mexico’s second largest city is often overlooked. From the vibrant nightlife to the local art scene, there is just so much to do! Your itinerary will be full especially if you throw in these seven haunted places in Guadalajara!
Is Guadalajara Worth Visiting?
We think it is!
When it comes to dining, Guadalajara clearly wins. You can truly concentrate on taking in your surroundings because it still has that big city vibe without the chaotic propensity Mexico City seems to have even on its best days.
Also, Guadalajara is the cradle of several of the nation’s most iconic musical genres, especially mariachi. Additionally, Tequila, the city where tequila is produced, is not too far away!
What Is So Special About Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is a dynamic city with an engaging ambiance that is historically, architecturally, and culturally rich. It is unquestionably worthwhile to see, and like the capital of Mexico, it features a bustling city core as well as lush, affluent neighborhoods and breathtaking natural surroundings.
The cuisine is to die for, and we use this pun full heartedly! The weather is gorgeous during the “witching season”, making October – December the best time to go.
You just can’t go wrong with a big city that has that “relaxed vibe” kind of feeling.
Is Guadalajara Safe?
Over four million people call Guadalajara home, making it a sizable and sprawling metropolis. Guadalajara is no different from other large cities, as unfortunately crime is just a given.
This doesn’t indicate that tourists should avoid the area though. In tourist locations, petty crime should be your top concern, and you should watch out for pickpockets.
Guadalajara is completely safe during the day, but drug-related violence is still prevalent, so visitors should avoid strolling around alone at night.
Having a tour guide can not only be helpful in making sure you see the best locations, but in helping you feel safe! Check out our suggested tours below!
Is There A Haunted Hotel in Guadalajara?
1. Hotel Frances
This 400 year old hotel is in the heart of Guadalajara. There are daily reports of weird shadows and sobs being heard in the hotel’s hallways. If you’re bold enough, inquire about the hotel’s ghosts from the concierge or the front desk clerk in the lobby.
If you dare to stay in Room 7 after midnight, you’ll hear the bathroom door opening and observe things moving around.
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2. Museo Panteon de Belen – Belen Pantheon Museum
Considered to be one of the most haunted places in Guadalajara!
Today, “Belen’s Cemetery” is one of Guadalajara’s most well-known museums. Yes, you read that correctly, the cemetery is located inside the museum! Belen’s Cemetery is a rich architectural jewel that the government of Jalisco continues to maintain in addition to being frightening.
The location of one of the scariest urban legends involves the spirit of a child whose grave has been repeatedly opened due to his fear of the dark.
A young couple was putting their son to bed as a severe storm was set to hit Guadalajara. Because he was scared of the dark, he had to always sleep with two lit torches outside his bedroom window. He also slept with the windows open.
The torches went out that evening. The boy’s mother went into his room the following morning and discovered her son was not moving. His severe fear of the dark caused him to have a heart attack that night, it was later discovered.
After his burial, the boy’s casket was discovered next to it the following morning, dragged out of the earth. The boy’s casket was reburied after the cemetery keeper received alarm calls from the boy’s parents and neighbors. The same incident occurred the following morning, and it did so nine times in a row.
The boy’s parents came to the conclusion that the child did not want to be kept buried in the earth since he was so scared of the dark. The idea was to build a stone coffin that would rest on 4 thin pillars above the ground, ensuring that his grave would always be able to view the sun. Numerous individuals who have been to the cemetery since the boy’s passing have reported seeing or hearing a small kid who fits his description.
Additionally, it served as the ultimate resting place for all of the patients that passed away in the adjacent Civil hospital years ago, so you can only imagine the number of tales this location has to share.
Is the Belen Cemetery haunted by a Vampire?
Check out the Guadalajara Vampire Tree!
Even a grave for a Vampire exists. The eerie legend that surrounds it is fascinating! According to urban legend, some neighborhood vigilantes murdered a vampire by shooting its heart with a stake pistol.
The vampire was laid to rest at this cemetery, but a few months later the gravestones started to crumble. It was said that the stake had grown into a massive tree. It is thought that if this vampire tree dies, the monster would once again terrorize the city.
As a result, a strong metal gate has been installed to protect the tree from all sides. Tourists can visit this well-known cemetery grounds both during the day and at night by purchasing tickets from the cemetery office.
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Other Haunted Locations in Guadalajara
3. El Palacio de las Vacas – The Cow Palace
Segundo Dáz constructed a lavish home, Calle de San Felipe, in the center of the city. Segundo Dáz’s brother Miguel purchased a portion of the property and turned it into a dairy farm. The area was known as “Palacio de las Vacas,” or “Cow Palace,” since cows were allowed to roam freely throughout the patios and gardens.
The Cow Palace was turned into a school for females after the Dáz family eventually sold the premises. There was once a modest café that was well-known for its wonderful cheesecake across the city. The upper floors of the Cow Palace, which had not been repaired and were still in terrible shape, were accessible through the café on guided tours.
Many visitors who participated in the tours reported seeing shadow figures or heard screaming. Those who encountered them claimed that they were of young children. Maybe they are the spirits of former students?
4. The Hospicio Cabañas
Everyone adores the murals and artwork of the The Hospicio Cabañas Museum, but few people are aware of its eerie history. It was Guadalajara’s first hospital closing its doors in 1980, then in 1997 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today it is home to the Cabañas Cultural Institute, where guests can enjoy a museum and the on-site arts and crafts schools.
Many believe that because it has served as a hospital, an orphanage, and a house for the needy for so long, the enormous structure is the subject of numerous ghost stories and reports of paranormal activity.
The Hospicio is where Guadalajara’s first clock, according to several historians, was first installed. People started alleging that when the clock stopped, a child in the orphanage or hospital would pass away because it always stopped for no apparent reason. This gave rise to tales that the devil himself was prowling around the Hospicio, torturing sick and abandoned kids before killing them in an effort to capture their souls.
Makes sense this would be one of the most haunted places in Guadalajara!
The Hospicio staff members were so alarmed by what was happening that the clock was eventually taken down. The children’s spirits are supposed to still haunt the Hospicio grounds today, although their souls are trapped in a condition of limbo because they died when the clock stopped.
Ask the Cabañas team about this and other eerie museum tales if you plan to visit the museum!
➡️This guided tour is great to learn about the murals and artist!
5. Museo del Periodismo y Las Artes Graficas – Museum of Journalism and Graphic Arts
La Casa de Los Perros, which translates to “the dog home,” got its name from the two dog statues on its rooftop and was once a historic mansion. Today, it’s a museum dedicated to the history of journalism in Guadalajara.
However, rumor has it that a man who formerly owned the mansion still resides there. At the age of 70, wealthy coffee trader Jesus Antonio Flores married. While traveling to Europe with his young bride, the ship they were on was caught in a tremendous storm. The couple struck a bargain with each other as the ship was sinking because they believed they would not survive. They agreed that if
one of them lived, the other would pray the rosary on the anniversary of the death of the person who had died.
Thankfully, they both made it. A few years later, Don Flores passed away and his bride remarried. She broke their pledge made on the sinking ship to say the rosary on his death anniversary. As a result, she experienced a lot of poor luck and ultimately lost the house.
Anyone who visits the mausoleum of Don Flores in the Mezquitlán Cemetery at midnight on the anniversary of the man’s passing and prays a rosary novena while holding only one candle may inherit the fabled House of the Dogs. Numerous people have attempted this, but none has ever been able to acquire the house. Numerous ghostly occurrences have been observed ever since his passing.
According to legend, the left dog sculpture on the roof vanishes occasionally on the anniversary of his passing. A crying old man has also reportedly been seen strolling around the structure.
Workers at the museum have reported hearing unusual noises and seeing objects move on their own. Maybe it’s Don Jess’ ghost wondering why his wife broke their pledge on the sinking ship all those years ago.
6. Casa del Trébol Negro – House of the Black Clover
Situated in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana district, a man named Lord Duncan Cameron, a member of the British nobility, constructed this opulent house. Lord Duncan painted a black clover in each room as a remembrance of his ancestry and the nation he left behind.
George, the son of Lord Duncan, wed Josefina Rivera, a stunning young lady from the affluent Mexican family. One of their teenage daughters allegedly hanged herself in her bedroom and this marked the start of a great deal of family strife. Josefina eventually left George, and he had to spend the remainder of his life in the ancient mansion.
After George’s passing, a new owner purchased the home with the goal of renovating it. Soon after moving in, for an unforeseen reason, this father killed his wife, daughter, and himself.
According to neighbors and witnesses, the house emits screams early in the morning, and there are shadows visible through the windows. Also reported are nighttime sightings of a white-clad woman prowling around the premises. Additionally, witnesses have reported seeing blood dripping from the walls. The House of the Black Clover is avoided by those who live and work nearby.
With such a dark history, no wonder it’s regarded as one of the most haunted places in Guadalajara.
7. Guadalajara Cathedral
This 1618-built church is home to the bones of a young girl who was murdered by her own father in the 1700s because he disapproved of her interest in Catholicism and became furious when he learned that she had received the Eucharist without his consent. The mummified body, known as Santa Inocencia, is said to move on its own, her hair and nails continue to grow, and there is a video where she can be seen appearing to blink.
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Conclusion: 7 Most Haunted Places in Guadalajara
It might be argued that Guadalajara has just as much to offer as Mexico City with it’s unique experiences and cultural past.
There are so many things to do and with these seven haunted places in Guadalajara, your agenda will be packed!
