Mexico Guadalajara East Mission
Mission leaders
J. Alejandro and Guadalupe De la Fuente
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Calle 18 de Marzo #3088, Col. Las Águilas, 45080 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 673 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F / 21°C | 47°F / 8°C | 7 mm |
| Feb | 74°F / 24°C | 48°F / 9°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | 79°F / 26°C | 51°F / 11°C | 4 mm |
| Apr | 83°F / 28°C | 54°F / 12°C | 1 mm |
| May | 85°F / 30°C | 57°F / 14°C | 14 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 59°F / 15°C | 116 mm |
| Jul | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 197 mm |
| Aug | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 159 mm |
| Sep | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 129 mm |
| Oct | 75°F / 24°C | 54°F / 12°C | 44 mm |
| Nov | 74°F / 23°C | 51°F / 10°C | 21 mm |
| Dec | 70°F / 21°C | 48°F / 9°C | 14 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Spanish
Spanish is phonetic: vowels are always a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo). Stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable unless an accent mark says otherwise. Use "usted" (formal you) with adults until invited to use "tú".
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Guadalajara Mexico Temple — Operating (29 April 2001) · ~8 km
- San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple — Dedication scheduled (1 November 2026) · ~296 km
- Toluca Mexico Temple — Site announced (2 October 2022) · ~416 km
- Mexico City Mexico Temple — Operating (2 December 1983) · ~462 km
The Church in Mexico
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 1,572,287
- Congregations
- 1,875 (1,401 Wards, 474 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 34
- Operating Temples
- 14
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Currency
- MXN
- Country code
- +52
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Greet everyone in the room; a light handshake or cheek kiss among women is common.
- Use "usted" with older people.
- Family and hospitality are central; accept food graciously.
- Drink only bottled or filtered water.
Foods: Tacos, tamales, and enchiladas, Pozole, Mole, Fresh fruit with chili and lime
Family groups
- Guadalajara East Mission- Jesperson 2009-12 Group
- Mexico Guadalajara East Mission Facebook Group
- Mision Mexico Guadalajara Este 2012-2015 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources