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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Jojutla
Jojutla de Juárez
Go for 1–2 nights if you want waterparks, lake boats or river rafting; skip it if you came for colonial sightseeing.
Jojutla is a low-rise market town in southern Morelos, about 45 km south of Cuernavaca, and the practical base for Lake Tequesquitengo, the Amacuzac river and a cluster of waterparks. The 2017 earthquake destroyed much of the centre, including the old parish church, so the rebuilt town is functional rather than pretty. Come for the water, not the architecture.
- Country
- Mexico
- Local name
- Jojutla de Juárez
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, warm days)
- Avoid
- May–Jun (hottest), Sep (wettest), Easter week and weekends in Jul–Aug (waterparks packed)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 M$600–1,100 excl. bed · Mid M$1,100–2,200 excl. bed · High M$2,200+ 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
- All emergencies 911 · Tourist assistance (SECTUR) 078 · Green Angels roadside help 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 or a soft drink | M$30–60 |
| Tacos or a set lunch (comida corrida) | M$80–180 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at an oxxo | M$50–80 / M$25–40 |
| Waterpark or balneario entry | M$50–450 |
| Lake boat ride or jet ski | M$200–800 |
| Taxi across town | M$50–100 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | M$200–400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEX · Mexico City Benito Juárez
- About 2–2.5 h by car via the Mexico–Acapulco toll highway; Pullman de Morelos buses run from Mexico City's Taxqueña terminal via Cuernavaca.
- CVJ · Cuernavaca
- Small field with very few scheduled flights; most travellers arrive by road from Mexico City.
Typical fares
- Pullman de Morelos, Cuernavaca → Jojutla
- about M$50–70, about 30 min
- Taxi Jojutla Centro → Tequesquitengo
- M$80–150
- Jardines de México entry
- about M$275
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
The town and the lake are spread out, so taxis and ride-hailing are the default; agree the fare before you get in. Pullman de Morelos buses link Jojutla with Cuernavaca and Mexico City. Having a car makes the waterparks and Jardines de México far easier; toll roads are the safer option.
See and do
Known for
- Lake Tequesquitengo
- Waterparks and balnearios
- Amacuzac river rafting
- Jardines de México botanical garden
- Sunday tianguis market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tequesquitengo | Taxi or car from Jojutla Centro, about 10–15 min | About 20 min |
| Jardines de México | Car or taxi via the Mexico–Acapulco highway, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| El Rollo waterpark | Taxi or car northeast of the centre, about 10 min | About 20 min |
| Cuernavaca | Pullman de Morelos bus from the Jojutla terminal | About 1 h |
| Tepoztlán | Bus or car via Cuernavaca or the toll highway | About 1.5 h |
| Taxco | Car via the toll highways through Amacuzac and Iguala | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Jojutla Centro
- Cheapest beds, walkable to the plaza, market and bus stops; the rebuilt centre is plain and quiet at night.
- Tequesquitengo
- Lakeside hotels, marinas and restaurants, 10–15 min by car from Jojutla; best for boat days and lake views.
- San José Vista Hermosa
- North shore of the lake; hacienda-style hotels, skydiving field and a few good restaurants.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpe / Perdóndees-KOOL-peh / per-DON |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyo |
| I need help | Necesito ayudaneh-seh-SEE-toh ah-YOO-dah |
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
- The 2017 earthquake damaged many buildings; some sites and businesses are still closed or rebuilt — check locally before you plan around one.
- Waterpark prices and hours change with the season; confirm the day you go, and expect long queues on weekends.
- Lake Tequesquitengo has a reputation for strong currents and past drownings: use a life vest and go with an operator, not on your own.
- Weekend traffic on the Mexico–Acapulco highway can add an hour or more to the drive from Mexico City.
Jojutla is a working town and the usual Morelos advice applies: use toll roads after dark, keep to the centre and the lake resorts, and don't carry more cash than you need. The bigger risks are heat, traffic and water — wear a life vest on the lake and river.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jojutla yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lake Tequesquitengo
- Waterparks and balnearios
- Amacuzac river rafting
- Jardines de México botanical garden
- Sunday tianguis market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Morelos state tourism: morelos.gob.mx/
- Pullman de Morelos: pullman.mx/
- Wikivoyage: Jojutla, revision 5247130 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5247130
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
JojutlaJojutla de Juárez
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Jojutla; the US, UK and Canadian embassies are in Mexico City, with consular agencies in Cuernavaca (check).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/jojutla). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.