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Emiliano Zapata
Skip unless you are hiking to Laguna Miramar: one night in a basic cottage or a hammock under the palapa, then a full day for the lake.
Emiliano Zapata is a tiny Chiapas village that exists almost entirely as the gateway to Laguna Miramar, a remote turquoise lake ringed by jungle. There is no phone or email contact for the village; you simply show up and ask for the tourism president. The village has a few home-run restaurants, basic cottages (with cockroaches, tarantulas and scorpions) and a communal palapa for sleeping. Most visitors arrive by colectivo from San Quentin or Las Margaritas, hike to the lake and leave the next day.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, lake accessible)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rain, trails muddy, lake hard to reach)
- Airport
- TGZ
- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Emiliano Zapata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyThe village is safe, but the trail to Laguna Miramar is remote: go with a guide or a group, carry a first-aid kit and tell someone your plan.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 emergency (all services) · 078 Tourist assistance (national)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTGZ Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (Tuxtla Gutiérrez) (About 4–5 h by colectivo and bus via San Quentin; check).
- Getting aroundWalking only; the village is tiny.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealHome-run restaurant mealAsk before ordering.$50–120 (≈ US$3–7)
- BeerBeer or tequila at a shop$20–40 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedPalapa (hammock or mat on the floor), a night, per personMX$50 (≈ US$3)
- Mid-range bedBasic cottage (mattress, insects likely), a night, per roomMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBasic cottage (mattress, insects likely), a night, per roomMX$400 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$400 (≈ US$25) · Mid MX$600 (≈ US$35) · High MX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TGZ Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (Tuxtla Gutiérrez) (About 4–5 h by colectivo and bus via San Quentin; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Emiliano Zapata: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
17 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
18 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking only; the village is tiny. The trail to Laguna Miramar starts at the pig farm on the outskirts.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Laguna Miramar
goDoor to door: About 7 h
Hike from the pig farm trailhead, about 6 h round trip
The main reason to visit. Bring water, food and insect repellent.
Las Margaritas
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Colectivo, about 1 h
Larger town with more services and connections to Comitán and San Cristóbal.
Ocosingo
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Colectivo, about 2 h
Check departure times; limited afternoon colectivos.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
Six basic cottages and a communal palapa; cottages attract insects, palapa is preferable. No advance booking — just show up and ask for the tourism president.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $300–500 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- $500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- $800 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Palapa (hammock or mat on the floor)2 × 1 night × MX$50 | MX$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$400 | MX$800 |
| Colectivo from San Quentin to Emiliano Zapata, one way2 × MX$50 | MX$100 |
| Colectivo from Las Margaritas to Emiliano Zapata, one way2 × MX$80 | MX$160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$116 |
| Trip total≈ MX$638 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,276≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in Mexican pesos; flights and long-distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Home-run restaurant mealAsk before ordering. | $50–120 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Beer or tequila at a shop | $20–40 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Colectivo San Quentin → Emiliano Zapata | $50 (≈ US$3) |
| Colectivo Las Margaritas → Emiliano Zapata | $80 (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No phone or email contact for the village — just show up.
- Cottages have cockroaches, tarantulas and scorpions; sleeping under the palapa is safer.
- The rope bridge on the way to the trailhead is scary but passable.
- Ask the price before ordering at home-run restaurants.
- Last colectivo to Las Margaritas leaves in the afternoon; check the return time.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (all services)
- 911
- Tourist assistance (national)
- 078
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Emergency
- Emergency (all services)911
- Tourist assistance (national)078
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colectivo San Quentin → Emiliano Zapata: about $50 (≈ US$3), about 30 min
- Colectivo Las Margaritas → Emiliano Zapata: about $80 (≈ US$5), about 1 h
Say or show
- ¿Dónde está el presidente de turismo? — Where is the tourism president? (DOHN-deh es-TAH el preh-see-DEN-teh deh too-REES-moh)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- Quiero ir a la Laguna Miramar — I want to go to Laguna Miramar (KYEH-roh eer ah lah lah-GOO-nah mee-rah-MAR)
- ¿Tiene un cuarto? — Do you have a room? (TYEH-neh oon KWAHR-toh)
No phone or internet in the village; carry cash and a printed map.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Emiliano Zapata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, lake accessible) · avoid Jun–Oct (rain, trails muddy, lake hard to reach) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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