Panteón de Belén, Historic cemetery museum in Guadalajara, Mexico

Panteón de Belén is a cemetery in central Guadalajara founded in 1848, featuring numerous crypts and graves in various architectural styles spanning different historical periods. The grounds include a small chapel with Egyptian-inspired design and now function as a cultural space with a museum section where visitors can view the architectural structures and historic burial sites.

The cemetery opened in 1848, built by architect Manuel Gómez Ibarra for Bishop Diego de Aranda y Carpinteiro on the orchard of the Hospital de Belén; it was first called Panteón de Santa Paula. A decree of 29 October 1896 closed it for health reasons, effective 1 November, though the last burial took place in 1969 by court order. The remains kept in the central mausoleum were moved to the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in 1967.

The cemetery served as a burial place for people from different social backgrounds, including prominent figures in politics, science, music, and culture from Guadalajara. Visitors can see how it reflects the city's past through the architectural styles of the tombs and the stories of those laid to rest here.

The site is easily accessible on foot and offers guided tours during both daytime and evening hours that showcase the architecture and stories of those buried here. Visitors should be prepared for walking through the grounds at a leisurely pace and can extend their visit to nearby locations like Paseo Alcalde and the cathedral.

The epitaph of Dr. José G. Castro, who died at 29, is among the best preserved in the cemetery. People still come at noon to pray for a sick person, following a legend that the request will be granted.