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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Iguala
Spend one day in Iguala to see the historic cathedral, flag museum and town square; stay overnight only if you need a rest before a longer road trip.
Iguala is a small Guerrero city famous for its tamarind‑lined plaza and the Flag of the Three Guarantees museum. Its sights cluster around the centre and are reachable on foot, making a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient. Public transport is limited, so plan a base elsewhere if you need more time.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Oct–May (dry, warm)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 MX$300–450 excl. bed · Mid MX$450–700 excl. bed · High MX$700+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | MX$30–50 |
| Taco stand meal | MX$40–80 |
| Combo combi ride | MX$8–24 |
| Urban bus ticket | MX$12 |
| Taxi start (city) | MX$30 |
| Museum entry (Flag museum) | MX$30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ACA · General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (Acapulco)
- ≈115 km (71 mi) north‑east, about 2 h by highway≈71 mi (115 km) north‑east, about 2 h by highway
Typical fares
- Combí centre → Tuxpan
- ≈ MX$30, 45 min (check)
- Bus Iguala → Taxco
- ≈ MX$120 round‑trip, 1 h 15 min each way (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
Urban combis cost MX$8; two city bus routes MX$12; taxis start at MX$30. Walkable centre; use combi for trips to nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- Flag of the Three Guarantees museum
- Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís
- Tamarind‑lined Zócalo
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lagoon of Tuxpan | Local combi or taxi north along Highway 95, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minLocal combi or taxi north along Highway 95, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Taxco | Bus from Iguala Central Terminal, 45 km (28 mi), ≈1 h 15 minBus from Iguala Central Terminal, 28 mi (45 km), ≈1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Hotel White House
- Mid‑range, central location, pool and wifi; MX$691 per night (2026 estimate).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdon̟de esˈta el ˈβaɲo |
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
- Protests can occur; avoid demonstrations (check local news).
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C; stay hydrated.
- Night taxis may not use meters; agree fare beforehand.
Iguala is generally safe for day visitors; stay clear of protests and keep valuables hidden, especially after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Iguala yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Flag of the Three Guarantees museum
- Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís
- Tamarind‑lined Zócalo
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Iguala, revision 5297200 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297200
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/iguala). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.