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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Guadalupe
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Guadalupe; arrive by taxi from Zacatecas airport and explore the historic centre.
Guadalupe is a midsize Pueblo Mágico on the outskirts of Zacatecas. The historic centre, colonial churches and museum fit into a morning or afternoon, making a day‑trip from Zacatecas the most efficient plan.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, mild)
- Avoid
- Apr–Sep (hot, occasional rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 M$500–800 excl. bed · Mid M$800–1,200 excl. bed · High M$1,200+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Taxi (airport‑to‑city) | M$200 |
| Meal (mid‑range restaurant) | M$150–250 |
| Museum entry | M$30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ZTL · Zacatecas International Airport
- 90‑min flight from Mexico City; taxi to Guadalupe ~30 min, M$200 (2023 price, check 2026).
Typical fares
- ZTL → Guadalupe, taxi
- about M$200, 30 min (check)
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
Walking covers the centre; taxis or Uber are practical for longer distances.
See and do
Known for
- Pueblo Mágico status
- Convento de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
- Guadalupe Museum
- Feria Estatal de Guadalupe in December
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zacatecas city centre | Taxi or Uber, ~10 min | 15 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Meson la Noria
- Economy option in the historic centre; M$700 per night.
- Hotel CH
- Modern small rooms, also in centre; price not listed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑kul‑pe |
| How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑de es‑ta el ba‑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
- Taxi from Zacatecas airport costs about M$200; confirm price before boarding.
- Feria dates shift each year; verify exact schedule for December.
Guadalupe is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of petty theft in crowded areas and confirm taxi fares before boarding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Guadalupe yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pueblo Mágico status
- Convento de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
- Guadalupe Museum
- Feria Estatal de Guadalupe in December
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 – Guadalupe (Zacatecas): www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Guadalupe (Zacatecas), revision 5337172 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337172
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/guadalupe-zacatecas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.