Territory capital · Mexico
JuquilaSanta Catarina Juquila
Visit Juquila only for the Virgen de Juquila pilgrimage (Dec 8) or a quick stop; 1 day enough, otherwise skip.
Juquila is a small Oaxacan town famous for the Virgen de Juquila sanctuary. Pilgrims flock here, especially around the December feast. The town itself offers limited sights, so a half‑day to a full day suffices unless you attend the festival.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry season, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, road closures possible)
- Airport
- PXM
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Juquila911 ▾
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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 Juquila, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic on mountain roads and keep valuables secure in crowded pilgrimage areas.
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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 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- 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.
- AirportPXM Puerto Escondido Airport (Closest airport, ~90 min taxi to Juquila).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis and moto‑taxis available on demand.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeM$50–80
- Street or quick mealTlayuda street foodM$150–200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short ride)M$80–120
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$800 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$800 (≈ US$45) · High MX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
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
- PXM Puerto Escondido Airport (Closest airport, ~90 min taxi to Juquila)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Juquila: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 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
Town is walkable; taxis and moto‑taxis available on demand.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Puerto Escondido
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi from airport, 90 min on mountain road
Beach town, good for a side‑trip after Juquila.
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Taxi to Huatulco, then bus or tour
Longer travel; consider staying overnight in Huatulco.
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.
Hotel San Pedro
Basic rooms, $≈15 USD/night, central
Hotel Juquila Plaza
Modern, free Wi‑Fi, $≈15 USD/night
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
- MXN 500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 800–1,200 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Taxi from PXM to Juquila (round‑trip)1 × MX$150 · check | MX$150 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × MX$400 · check | MX$400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$155 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,705 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,705≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights, long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tlayuda street food | M$150–200 |
| Coffee | M$50–80 |
| Taxi (short ride) | M$80–120 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads are twisty mountain routes; allow extra travel time from Puerto Escondido.
- Peak pilgrimage days bring crowds and higher taxi fares.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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JuquilaSanta Catarina Juquila
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Oaxaca City; check address.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PXM → Juquila taxi: about M$150 one way (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el santuario? — Where is the sanctuary? (ˈdonde esˈta el sanˈtuɾio)
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 Juquila. 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: Oct–Mar (dry season, cooler) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, road closures possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Fly into PXM, taxi to Juquila (≈M$150, check).
- If visiting Dec 8, book accommodation early.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Juquila
- secondaryWikivoyage: Juquila, revision 5297215 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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