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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Cacaxtla
Visit the Cacaxtla ruins for a half‑day (2–3 h) and return; one night not needed unless staying in San Martín Texmelucan.
Cacaxtla is an archaeological site in southern Tlaxcala with famous murals and a small museum. It is reachable by road from Mexico City (≈90 min) or Tlaxcala (≈30 min). A few hours suffice to see the main attractions, making it a day‑trip from nearby towns.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, rain) (check)
- Stay
- 0–1 (half‑day visit; overnight only if staying in San Martín Texmelucan) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MXN 400–600 excl. bed · Mid MXN 600–900 excl. bed · High MXN 900+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry fee (adult) | MXN 80 |
| Super Rápidos bus from Mexico City | MXN 200 |
| Taxi from San Martín Texmelucan to site | MXN 400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEX · Mexico City International Airport
- ≈90 min by car to Cacaxtla
Typical fares
- Mexico City → Cacaxtla (Super Rápidos bus)
- about M$200, 2 h, buses every 10 min (check)
- Taxi San Martín Texmelucan → Cacaxtla
- about M$400, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
From San Martín Texmelucan take a 10‑min taxi (≈M$400) or walk from the drop‑off point; the site is compact and walkable.
See and do
Known for
- Battle mural
- Palace and its murals
- Temple of Venus
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tlaxcala city | 30‑min drive or taxi from Cacaxtla | ≈45 min round trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Boutique La Albertina
- San Martín Texmelucan, about M$1,000 per night, on‑site restaurant
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Entry fee MXN 80 includes museum; open 09:00–17:30 daily.
- Super Rápidos bus from TAPO costs ≈MXN 200, departs every 10 min; verify schedule before travel.
- Road signs to the site are 12.5 km east of the San Martín Texmelucan exit on highway MEX 150D.
Cacaxtla is safe for tourists; stay on marked paths, keep valuables hidden, and use registered taxis for the short ride from San Martín Texmelucan.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cacaxtla yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (half‑day visit; overnight only if staying in San Martín Texmelucan) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Battle mural
- Palace and its murals
- Temple of Venus
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Cacaxtla: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Cacaxtla, revision 5309995 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309995
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/cacaxtla). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.