Guadalajara - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
The sidewalks are not smooth and are heavily rooted out, so a wheelchair may struggle in some parts of the city. - Aug 2023
Someone with physical disabilities would have more trouble navigating GDL than comparable US cities, but it is significantly more friendly for disabilities than most of the world. - Jan 2023
Guadalajara doesn't really have many crosswalk signals, the roads and sidewalks can be fairly uneven, and there are few obvious ramps or automatic doors. - Feb 2015
It would be possible to live here, I think, though not as easy as in the U.S. - Jan 2015
Compared to the U.S., yes. Compared to most other countries? Definitely not. Guadalajara is working hard to make the city more accessible. - Oct 2014
Sidewalks are not made for people with disabilities. - May 2014
The sidewalks are not always there, some have large holes, and many buildings do not have elevators, so it could be a problem. - Apr 2014
A lot, both in the city and at the consulate, which has no elevator. Most sidewalks are badly damaged, and many facilities have no ramps for wheelchairs. - Jun 2013
Yes. There are wheelchair ramps on all city sidewalks, but the sidewalks are in horrible condition. - Jan 2012
Someone in a wheelchair would have great difficulty getting around because of the poor quality of the sidewalks. Many buildings do not have elevators, either. - Jan 2011
They would have some problems getting around. The sidewalks are horrible here; some have trees growing in the middle of them, and others have steps built into them. - Jun 2010
A Mexican friend who is handicaped told me that the city is pretty wheelchair accessible. However, I've seen many ramps that are a bit steep. The consulate is NOT handicap accessible except on the first floor. - Feb 2008
Many buildings are handicap accessible including the consulate. - Jan 2008
